Following the events of the first Mighty Ducks movie, Coach Gordon Bombay's return to professional hockey is unexpectedly cut short due to a knee injury. Feeling lost and directionless, Bombay is approached by the United States Olympic Committee and offered the position of head coach for Team USA at the Junior Goodwill Games.
Assembling a team of familiar faces from the original Mighty Ducks, including Charlie Conway, Fulton Reed, and Luis Mendoza, Bombay sets out to defend the gold medal won by the U.S. in the previous year's tournament. He also recruits a few new players, including Julie "The Cat" Gaffney, an excellent young goaltender, and Dean Portman, a tough-guy enforcer.
As the team prepares to take on opponents from around the world, Bombay struggles to balance his coaching duties with his newfound celebrity status, which includes endorsements, interviews, and autograph signings. The team's early successes are threatened by internal conflicts amongst the players, particularly when the brash and arrogant Iceland team arrives on the scene as heavy favorites to win the tournament.
The climax of the film sees the Ducks going head-to-head with the Icelanders in an intense and physical game, with the winner taking home the gold medal. Despite falling behind early, the Ducks mount a thrilling comeback in the third period, tying the game up and forcing overtime. In the end, it's Charlie's clutch goal that seals the victory for the Mighty Ducks, cementing their status as champions once again.
Throughout the film, Bombay learns valuable lessons about humility, teamwork, and the importance of putting the needs of others before his own. In the end, he returns to his roots as a player and coach, setting his sights on a bright future filled with endless possibilities.