Honored after disappointment: Leonardo Genoni “MVP” of the World Championship 2025

Leonardo Genoni is voted most respected participant (MVP) and finest goalie of the event after shedding the ultimate on the Ice Hockey World Championships in Sweden and Denmark.

Genoni was honored for his excellent performances. The EV Zug goalkeeper completed the event with a save proportion of over 95 p.c and three shutouts. Within the closing in opposition to the USA, which he misplaced 1-0 after additional time, he saved a penalty, amongst different issues. All that was lacking was the crowning glory of Switzerland’s first World Championship gold.

Genoni is the third Swiss “MVP” in historical past. He follows Kevin Fiala, who obtained the identical honor a 12 months in the past in Prague. Additionally in Stockholm in 2013, Roman Josi was named the event’s most respected participant. “It’s a bit of a consolation prize,” says Genoni dryly and calmly. “I would have preferred the other trophy.”

A second Swiss participant, Dean Kukan, was additionally honored. Like Genoni, the ZSC Lions defender was chosen for the All-Star staff. American defenseman Zach Werenski and forwards David Pastrnak (Czech Republic), Elias Lindholm (Sweden) and Nick Olesen (Denmark) full this choice.