In a tightly contested match at the World Junior Summer Showcase on August 2, 2025, Finland emerged victorious over Sweden with a final score of 3-1. The game, held on the final day of the summer showcase, was one of two rivalry games on the schedule.

The event serves as an important evaluation opportunity for athletes aspiring to represent their respective national teams at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is scheduled to take place from December 26, 2025, to January 5, 2026, in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.

While specific details regarding the goal scorers and key moments in the Finland-Sweden game are not available in the provided context, the result highlights Finland's strong performance at the showcase.

Other games at the World Junior Summer Showcase included Sweden defeating the U.S. 6-3 and Finland topping Canada 6-3. In the game between Sweden and Canada, Sweden took full advantage of Canada's mistakes in their own zone, even though it might have been Canada's "B" squad. Eric Nilson and Jack Berglund were standouts for Sweden. Aatos Koivu and Daniel Nieminen stood out for Finland.

In the game where Finland defeated the U.S. 6-3, Aatos Koivu led the way with two goals. Jasper Kuhta contributed a power-play goal to extend Finland's lead. Will Moore responded for Team USA with a breakaway goal. In the third period, LJ Mooney scored a power-play goal for the U.S., but Matias Vanhanen and Jasper Kuhta added goals for Finland to secure the win.

The World Junior Summer Showcase provides a platform for young hockey players to demonstrate their skills and compete for a spot on their national teams. The performances at the showcase can be an indicator of potential success at the upcoming World Junior Championship.