Tris Wykes

If it didn't sink in for American players and fans during the immediate aftermath of Friday's World Junior Championship clash between the United States and Finland, the postgame playing of the Finnish national anthem and the raising of that country's flag in St. Paul's Grand Casino Arena made the host's fate indelible.

The 50th annual World Junior Championships were going to be different for Canada this year.

Often the World Junior Championships' bridesmaid and rarely the bride, Sweden broke through Monday at the Grand Casino Arena, capturing its third gold medal and first in 14 years with a 4-2 victory over Czechia.

Kimball Union Academy graduate Gretchen Dann, of Hanover, N.H., played four seasons on the Amherst women's hockey team, who were 90-15-9 during that time and reached the NCAA D-III finals in three of those seasons. (Courtesy photograph)

Discover the achievements of Upper Valley residents in collegiate varsity sports this winter, from basketball to skiing.

The Mallards aren't winning or drawing crowds, but with two seasons in the books they're ready to try again next year

East Ridge High attackman Paxton Baron curled out from behind the Edina net and scored his second goal of the day two minutes into overtime Tuesday

Alex Kurpis strikes out seven as Zephyrs three-hit Eagles in championship game Alex Kurpis plans to soon become a firefighter.

Meridian Bremel, a talented athlete, transitions from hockey to track and field at Alfred University, setting records and pursuing a passion for animals.

Discover the impressive achievements of Upper Valley residents who excelled in varsity college sports during the spring season.