The former head coach of KHL teams, **[Dmitriy Ryabykin](https://www.example.com)**, shared his thoughts on the performance of North American teams — Canada and the USA — at the 2025 World Championship.
**”What are your views on the North Americans?”**
— “The Canadians turned out to be the biggest surprise. With such a strong and renowned roster, they unexpectedly lost to Denmark in the quarterfinals. Clearly, they were not mentally prepared and didn’t anticipate Denmark performing at such a level at home.
Overall, Canada’s performance relies heavily on their psychology. They clearly lack a constant source of irritation like Russia, which is quite noticeable.
On the other hand, the US team was energized throughout the tournament. They have an excellent development system, with their youth and collegiate leagues continually making strides. In the semifinals, they managed to outplay the Swedes, despite their impressive lineup, and triumphed against Switzerland in the finals. A stunning victory!” — Ryabykin’s comments were reported by Russia-Hockey.
