The 2003 U-18 Junior World Cup was an under-18 international ice hockey tournament held in Bà Âeclav, Czech Republic and Pieà ¡à ¥any, Slovakia from August 11âÂÂ16, 2003. The United States captured their first gold medal at the tournament, defeating Russia 3âÂÂ2 in the gold medal game. The Czech Republic earned the bronze medal with an 8âÂÂ2 win over Team Canada.