The 1971 IIHF European U19 Championship was the fourth playing of the IIHF European Junior Championships.
Played in Prešov, Czechoslovakia from December 27, 1970, to January 3, 1971.
Norway should have been relegated to Group B for 1972, but were not because Romania declined their promotion.
Played in Bucharest, Romania from December 27, 1970, to January 3, 1971.
Romania should have been promoted to Group A for 1972, but they declined.