1979 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Sweden |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 27 December 1978 – 3 January 1979 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Soviet Union (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Czechoslovakia |
| Third place | Sweden |
| Fourth place | Finland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 22 |
| Goals scored | 171 (7.77 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Vladimir Krutov (14 points) |
The 1979 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (1979 WJHC) was the third edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship and was held from 27 December 1978 until 3 January 1979. The tournament was held in Karlstad and Karlskoga, Sweden. The Soviet Union won its third consecutive gold medal, while Czechoslovakia won the silver, and Sweden the bronze.