SALT LAKE CITY – The gold is coming home following a mammoth victory for Team USA at the World Championships as they defeated Switzerland 1-0 in OT to win the tournament for the first time since 1933. In addition to having the youngest roster at the Worlds, four Utah Mammoth players won gold for the United States.
After three full periods of hockey and 63 shots between the two teams, nothing could separate the United States and Switzerland in regulation.
End of regulation between the U.S. and Switzerland.
3 on 3 OT coming up.
Gold medal on the line.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) May 25, 2025
However, just two minutes into the overtime, the Americans found themselves on a quick rush as Tage Thompson sniped the impenetrable Leonardo Genoni up high to light the golden lamp.
Notably, Utah’s Logan Cooley was credited with the assist.
“What an absolutely amazing feeling,” Head coach Ryan Warsofsky told USA Hockey. “Everyone in our group contributed to winning the gold medal. We beat an excellent team in Switzerland tonight and full credit to them for the tournament they had.”
“On behalf of our team, I’d also like to thank all the people who helped put on the world championship. We’ll remember this for a long, long time.”
This moment will go down in history 🇺🇸 #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/uYW7vljiFl
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 25, 2025
With four Utah players on the roster, the Mammoth were all over the scoresheet for the United States as Logan Cooley led all Americans with eight assists and 12 total points.
Absolutely gorgeous pass by Logan Cooley right on tape of Conor Garland and he buries it.#TusksUp pic.twitter.com/eaDJEuRSpj
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) May 22, 2025
A MAMMOTH of a goal from Keller and Cooley here.
Elite puck protection from Keller, great vision, gorgeous pass, and one hell of a tip by Cooley.
4-2 for the U.S.#TusksUP pic.twitter.com/2VxFAYMveB
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) May 20, 2025
Additionally, Team USA Captain Clayton Keller also finished tied for third on the team with 10 points while Michael Kesselring had four and Josh Doan finished with one.
Josh Doan beats Vejmelka to give the U.S. a 1-0 lead over Czechia.
Doan wins a relentless battle in front of the net and then cleans up a rebound to light the lamp.
That’s his game and he does it so well.#TusksUppic.twitter.com/T1q4MnzjcX
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) May 20, 2025
Captain America lifts the Cup at the World Championships 🇺🇸#TusksUp #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/DLzNrjcDbN
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) May 25, 2025
A special and heartfelt moment took place during the cup ceremony at the World Championships as Team USA’s leadership group honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by placing his sweater over the cup as they accepted the trophy.
Special moment for Team USA as they placed Johnny Gaudreau’s sweater over the Cup.#MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/G8QmaXQVJz
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) May 25, 2025
Team USA accepts the #MensWorlds trophy with a Johnny Gaudreau jersey in hand 🥹👏 pic.twitter.com/oVYKMmXoWJ
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 25, 2025
Before his tragic passing last August, Gaudreau was Team USA’s all-time leading scorer at the World Championships.
Related: Utah Hockey Club Mourns Loss Of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau
In addition to the touching tribute for No. 13 during the ceremony, the U.S. also wore helmet decals with Gaudreau’s name and both brother’s numbers during the entirety of the tournament.
We know it’s early, Team USA fans, but it’s #MensWorlds GAME TIME!!
📺 @NHLNetwork
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📈 https://t.co/Px0OfO430K pic.twitter.com/4aLp3HiTqC— USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 17, 2025
Following the conclusion of the Utah Mammoth’s inaugural season, the next notable event will be the NHL Draft on June 27 and 28.
After recently drawing the fourth overall draft pick in the 2025 NHL draft, each of Utah’s upcoming draft selections will be dressed in the new Utah Mammoth home sweater.
Full story: Utah Hockey Club Draws No. 4 Overall Pick In 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
