General | January 4, 2024 3:24:15 PM
Team USA at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship | January 4, 2024
Team USA 3, Finland 2 | Semifinal Match
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Gothenburg, Sweden —- Team USA fell behind early in the semifinals of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden on Thursday, but came back to beat Finland 3-2.
With today’s results, Team USA, which features 22 former USHL players, will advance to the goal and medal game against host Sweden, scheduled for Friday, January 5th at 1:30 p.m. EST. Ta.
Finland extended their lead to 2-0 with another goal in the first period. Oiva Keskinen and Rasmus Kumplainen.
Team USA outscored Finland 14-3 in the second game, tying the score on their opponent’s power play goal. jimmy snaggard (USA Hockey NTDP 2020-22) and one more thing. Will Smith (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23), scored after receiving a pass from a player. Gabe Perrault (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23) 4 minutes later.
cutter gautier (USA Hockey NTDP 2020-22) Explosive passes on the power play Lane Hutson (USA Hockey NTDP 2020-22) With 3 minutes and 13 seconds remaining in regulation, the score was 3-2, confirming Team USA’s victory.
goaltender trey augustine (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23) He turned over 19 of 21 shots and made a decision.
Tomorrow’s game will be Team USA’s first appearance in the finals since 2021.
Be sure to check out the USA Hockey WJC page for more information.
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