France. For the first time, a nation other than the USSR, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, and Finland, finished in the top four. Norway defeated Finland three to two, and then hung on to tie the Germans five to five, earning them second in group 1 and an opportunity to play for their first medal. It would take another ten years for another nation to break through the four team monopoly, with the Germans placing 2nd in
1995
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First round
;Group 1
;Group 2
Final round
;Championship round
;Placing round
''
France was relegated to Group B for 1986.''
Tournament Awards
*Top Scorer
Sami Wahlsten (13 points)
*Top Goalie:
Artūrs Irbe
*Top Defenceman:
Rudolf Záruba
*Top Forward:
Ulf Dahlén
Group B
Played March 24–30, 1985, in
Sofia Bulgaria
First round
;Group 1
;Group 2
Final round
;Championship round
;Placing round
''
Romania was promoted to Group A and
Hungary was relegated to Group C, for 1986.''
Group C
Played in
Brixen Italy, from March 19–24, 1985.
''
Italy was promoted to Group B for 1986.''
References
Complete results*
{{IIHF European Junior Championships
Junior
IIHF European Junior Championships
International ice hockey competitions hosted by France
IIHF European U18 Championship
Junior
International ice hockey competitions hosted by Bulgaria
Sports competitions in Sofia
1980s in Sofia
Junior
Junior
International ice hockey competitions hosted by Italy