The IIHF U18 World Championship Division II B in Serbia proved to be one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent memory. With high stakes and strong ambitions, Belgium entered the competition following a solid preparation phase, carrying clear expectations of finishing in the top three. From the outset, however, it became evident that this tournament would not follow a conventional script, as every participating nation both won and lost games. This unusual balance meant that no clear leader or underperformer emerged until as late as the second rest day, ...
