Defending Champions Germany defeated France 5-2 in fitting finale of the Hero Hockey Junior World Cup 2013 to defend their title successfully and to win the quadrennial event for record 6th time. Earlier in evening Netherlands beat Malaysia 7-2 to win bronze medal.

Germany: the champions of Hero Hockey Junior World Cup 2013
Individual Awards:
Player of the Tournament: Christopher Rühr (Germany)
Goal-keeper of the Tournament: Edgar Reynaud (France)
Top Scorer: Christopher Rühr (Germany), 9 goals
Goal of the Tournament: Jean-Laurent Kieffer (France), Argentina vs. France, 3rd French goal (48th minute)
Final Standings: 1. Germany, 2. France, 3. Netherlands, 4. Malaysia, 5. Australia, 6. Belgium, 7. New Zealand, 8. Korea, 9. Pakistan, 10. India, 11. Argentina, 12. South Africa, 13. Spain, 14. England, 15. Egypt, 16. Canada.
To the sweet surprise of hockey family, France reached the finals of the junior world cup by defeating American Champions (Argentina), European Champions (Belgium) and Asian Champions (Malaysia) on the way to their maiden appearance in the summit clash of the quadrennial event of Junior Hockey. The first timers were up against the giants Germany, who were looking for their 6th title. Continue reading →