2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Russia |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 26 December 2000 – 5 January 2001 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Czech Republic (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Finland |
| Third place | Canada |
| Fourth place | Sweden |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 34 |
| Goals scored | 205 (6.03 per game) |
| Attendance | 84,100 (2,474 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Pavel Brendl (10 points) |
The 2001 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2001 World Junior Hockey Championships (2001 WJHC), was the 25th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. The tournament was held in Moscow and Podolsk, Russia from 26 December 2000, to 5 January 2001. The Czech Republic won the gold medal for the second consecutive year with a 2–1 victory over Finland in the championship game, while Canada won the bronze medal with a 2–1 overtime victory over Sweden.