The Ukrainian national ice hockey team is currently in fifth place in their group at the 2025 World Championship. One of the main heroes of this tournament has been forward Viktor Zakharov, who has earned a reputation as the first player of the Ukrainian national team in the 21st century to score goals in every match of the championship.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Viktor Zakharov’s Achievements at the World Championship
In the match against the Polish national team, Zakharov scored a double, which added important points to the team. Additionally, he became the top scorer for the Ukrainian national team in this championship, netting six goals against opponents, making him one of the key players of the tournament
“Viktor Zakharov has become the first player of the Ukrainian national team in the 21st century to score goals in every match of the World Championship.”
Status and Prospects of the Ukrainian National Team
Thanks to the victories of direct competitors in Division IA — the national teams of Great Britain and Italy — in the fifth round, Ukraine secured third place in this group and has not yet been promoted to the higher division. Next season, the “blue and yellows” will again start in Group A, aiming to improve their standings and achieve better results in upcoming competitions.