Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

USA knocked out of world juniors by Finland

Written by 
Published in Hockey
Thursday, 02 January 2020 11:54

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- Joonas Oden scored late to give Finland a 1-0 victory over the United States on Thursday and send the defending champion into the semifinals of the world junior hockey championship.

In a rematch of last year's final, Oden broke the deadlock on a power play 4:23 into the final period, one-timing a shot from the slot past goaltender Spencer Knight at Werk Arena in Trinec.

The U.S. pulled Knight for an extra attacker and a 6-4 advantage with 1:15 left but Finland held on.

Earlier, Canada and Russia also reached the semis.

Alexis Lafreniere marked his return from injury with a goal and an assist as Canada routed Slovakia 6-1.

Lafreniere wristed a shot past Slovakia goaltender Samuel Hlavaj to increase Canada's lead to 5-0 on a power play midway through the second period at the Ostravar Arena in the eastern city of Ostrava.

The 18-year-old center, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick at the 2020 NHL draft, recovered from a left knee injury he sustained against Russia in the team's second group-stage game on Dec 28. He missed the following two games against Germany and the Czech Republic.

Captain Barrett Hayton scored two goals and added an assist for Canada.

Lafreniere assisted on Hayton's opening goal in the first period. Connor McMichael, Jacob Bernard-Docker and Liam Foudy contributed second-period goals to build a decisive lead for the Canadians.

Hayton scored his second on a power play in the final period.

Oliver Okuliar spoiled goaltender Joel Hofer's shutout bid with a late consolation goal.

Canada is the most successful team at the world juniors with 17 titles but is looking to bounce back from a disappointing sixth-place finish last year when it hosted the event.

In Trinec, Dmitri Voronkov scored two power-play goals and Russia beat Switzerland 3-1 to become the first team to reach the semifinals.

Alexander Khovanov also had a goal and an assist and goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 14 saves as Russia outshot the Swiss 36-15 in Trinec.

Gaetan Jobin scored for Switzerland.

Russia, which also beat Switzerland in last year's bronze medal game, last won the title in 2011.

The semifinal pairings will be determined after the last quarterfinal between Sweden and host Czech Republic, according to new rules based on rankings at the event.

Read 391 times

Soccer

Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in

Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNeymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer aft...

Estadio Azteca changes name ahead of 2026 WC

Estadio Azteca changes name ahead of 2026 WC

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banort...

NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash

NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBoston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will official...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Bulls banners 'Disturbed' during show; need fixes

Bulls banners 'Disturbed' during show; need fixes

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAll six of the Chicago Bulls' championship banners were pulled from...

Doncic (calf) sits out Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Doncic (calf) sits out Lakers' loss to Nuggets

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDENVER -- Luka Doncic did not play in the conclusion of the Los Ang...

Baseball

Eflin to start Orioles' March 27 opener in Toronto

Eflin to start Orioles' March 27 opener in Toronto

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSARASOTA, Fla. -- Zach Eflin will start for the Baltimore Orioles o...

Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day

Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated