That is a miserable call against Slovakia ... and immediately punished.

Truly awful refereeing. 🤷 🙄

#SWEvsSVK

Alright both teams back are on the ice for the second period!

#SWEvsSVK | #Olympics2026

Craig Button you’re 100% wrong. That was clear goalie interference and video replay got it right. #WorldJuniors #SWEvsSVK

Absolute garbage call! #IIHFWorldJuniors #SWEvsSVK

Today’s IIHF World Juniors Referees and Linespersons – 12/26/25 Friday’s IIHF Referees and Linespersons working opening day of the 2026 World Juniors. Today’s WJC Officials:

IIHF World Juniors Officials
Sweden 🇸🇪 vs. Slovakia 🇸🇰
Referee: John Lindner #9 🇺🇸
Referee: Janne Wuorenheimo #10 🇫🇮
Lines: Nicholas Albinati #68 🇨🇦
Lines: David Thuma #61 🇨🇿
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Today’s IIHF World Juniors Referees and Linespersons – 12/26/25 Friday’s IIHF Referees and Linespersons working opening day of the 2026 World Juniors. Today’s WJC Officials:

Today's IIHF Men's World Juniors officials for Sweden vs. Slovakia are referees John Lindner (USA) and Janne Wuorenheimo (Finland) with linesmen Nicholas Albinati (Canada) and David Thuma (Czechia)
@IIHFHockey #WorldJuniors #IIHF #SWEvsSVK #SWESVK
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