2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Finland |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | December 26, 2003 – January 5, 2004 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | United States (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Canada |
| Third place | Finland |
| Fourth place | Czech Republic |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 31 |
| Goals scored | 190 (6.13 per game) |
| Attendance | 116,556 (3,760 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Nigel Dawes (11 points) |
| Awards | |
| MVP | Zach Parise |
The 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (2004 WJHC) was held between December 26, 2003, and January 5, 2004, in Helsinki and Hämeenlinna, Finland. The United States won their first ever gold medal, defeating Canada 4–3 in the final.