Team
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Wins
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OTW/SOW
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OTL/SOL
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Losses
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Points
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Goal Diff.
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United
States
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5
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1
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0
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1
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17
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+8
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Finland
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4
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2
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0
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1
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16
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+13
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Russia
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4
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1
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1
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1
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15
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+14
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Belarus
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4
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0
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2
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1
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14
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+1
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Slovakia
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1
|
2
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2
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2
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9
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-2
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Norway
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2
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0
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0
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5
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6
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-11
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Denmark
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1
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0
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1
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5
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4
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-10
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Slovenia
|
1
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0
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0
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6
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3
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-13
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United States
Results
Win vs. Finland (5-1)
Win vs. Norway (2-1)
Win vs. Russia (4-2)
Loss vs. Belarus (2-5)
Win vs. Denmark (1-0)
Win vs. Slovenia (3-1)
OT Win vs. Slovakia (5-4)
Round Robin Summary
The Americans had a hell of a start to the tournament. Kicking it off against Finland, the US struck first, as Steve Moses scored late in the first. Finland tied the game early in the second. It was all US on the scoreboard after that. Matt Hendrik and Dan Sexton scored in the later half of the second to make it 3-1. Nick Bonino added one early in the third to extend the lead. Hendrik added an empty net goal, as the Americans won their first game 5-1. It was a little different against Norway, as the US found themselves giving up the first goal before tying it later in the first. Brock Nelson scored six minutes into the second to gave the Americans the lead. The score stayed that way, as the US minimized Norway's chances at a tying goal. The US took on Russia in a battle of undefeated teams. The US scored first, as Trevor Lewis put the biscuit in the basket just over six minutes into the game. It stayed that way until the early in the second, when Russia tied the game. Minutes later, Torey Krug would score on a two man advantage to put the US back in the lead. Midway through the third, Mark Acrobello scored to extend the lead. While Russia did score later on, the US would hold on, as Nelson scored on an empty net to cap off the scoring. The win was the Americans third in a row. Things took a 180 against Belarus, as the US went down 3-0 in the second before Eichel made nice play to set up Nelson's goal. Both teams scored early in the third thanks to powerplay chances. The US gave up one more goal, as they were stunned by Belarus. They were back on track against Denmark, as the US put up 41 shots. Nelson was the only one who found the back of the net. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 21 shots, as the US beat Denmark 1-0. Against Slovenia, a pair of Nelson goals put the US up 2-0 after the first. Slovenia pulled within a goal in the second, but that was it. Jack Eichel scored early in the third to regain the Americans two goal lead. That was it, as the US won their fifth game. Finishing off against Slovakia, it looked good the US early. Goals by Ben Smith and Seth Jones in just over four minutes in caused a goaltending change for Slovakia. Eichel scored 27 seconds into the second period to make it 3-0. That lead would slink away as the period went on, as Slovakia not only tied the game, but managed to take the lead. Charlie Coyle's goal with under a minute left in the period tied the game at 4-4. The third was scoreless, but was a bit rough, as both teams received multiple roughing penalties. Overtime was needed, and with about 30 seconds left before a potential shootout, Eichel ended it. The overtime win was enough for US to claim sole possession of first place in the group, and will move on to the quarter finals.
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Finland
Results
Loss vs. United States (1-5)
Win vs. Denmark (3-0)
Win vs. Norway (5-0)
Win vs. Slovenia (4-0)
Win vs. Slovakia (3-0)
SO Win vs. Belarus (3-2)
SO Win vs. Russia (3-2)
Round Robin Summary
Finland had a pretty great round robin. It did not start off well against the US though, as the Finns saw the game slip away from in the second period. The 5-1 loss to start their tournament held up as their only loss. From there, Pekke Rinne was lights out. He did not let up a goal in games against Denmark, Norway, and Slovenia. Wanting to give their opponent a chance to score, Juuse Saros got the start against Slovakia. It yield the same result, as he stopped 22 shots in the shutout effort. Finland scored three times in the third to win the game 3-0. All good things must come to an end though, and Rinne's shutout streak was finally broken by Belarus in the third period. The 237:05 between goals allowed by Rinne broke the modern day shutout record. Belarus did scored first, their lead didn't least long. Six minutes later, Joonas Donskoi scored on the powerplay to tie the game. Teemu Hartikainen scored a minute later to give Finland the lead. They could not hang on though, as Belarus scored with the extra attacker to tie the game. The game went all the way to a shootout, were Finland scored on all three of their attempts to win the game. Finland ended their round robin facing Russia. It looked bad in the first, as Russia scored late in the period. A questionable kneeing penalty seconds later saw Leo Komarov get a five and a game. Finland managed to kill off the penalty, and scored a powerplay goal in the second. Both teams scored in the third, as the game went to a shootout to decide a winner. It took five rounds for a goal to happen, and it was off the stick of Donskoi. The win put Finland in second place, and giving them a spot in the quarter finals.
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Russia
Results
Win vs. Norway (6-2)
Win vs. Slovenia (5-3)
Loss vs. United States (2-4)
Win vs. Denmark (5-2)
Win vs. Belarus (7-0)
OT Win vs. Slovakia (3-2)
SO Loss vs. Finland (2-3)
Round Robin Summary
Russia looked like Russia early on in the tournament. They had little trouble against Norway and Slovenia, beating them 6-2 and 5-3 (respectively). The US was a different story. Russia fell behind in the first. It wasn't until early in the second when Russia tied the game, thanks to Anton Belov. The Russians soon got into a bit of penalty trouble, and it was costly. US scored on a two man advantage, as Russia fell behind once again. Russia gave up another goal (this time early in the third) before they responded. Sergei Plotnikov pulled Russia to within a goal, but that was all they could muster. The US scored on an empty net late, as Russia suffered it's only regulation loss of the tournament. It was probably a wake up call for Russia, as they rolled though Denmark (5-2) and Belarus (7-0). Russia started well against Slovakia, but it was the Slovaks who scored first. It wasn't until the second when Russia tied the game, as Sergei Mozyakin scored on the powerplay. Vladimir Tarasenko scored early in the third to put Russia ahead 2-1. The Slovaks managed to respond midway through the period to tie the game. Just over two minutes of overtime was needed, as Artemi Panarin scored to give Russia the win. Against Finland, Russia would strike first, as Mozyakin scored to give Russia a 1-0 lead. A penalty by Artyom Anisimov early in the second was costly, as Finland scored on the ensueing powerplay. It wasn't until late in the third when the tie was broken, as Panarin scored to put Russia back in the lead. Just three minutes later, Finland struck back to tie the game (again). A shootout was eventually needed, and it was not good for Russia. They were stopped on all their attempts, as Finland managed to score the only goal. Russia's loss put them in third place in the group. They do get to move on to the quarter finals because of the third place finish.
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Belarus
Results
Win vs. Slovenia (4-2)
OT Loss vs. Slovakia (1-2)
Win vs. Denmark (5-1)
Win vs. United States (5-2)
Loss vs. Russia (0-7)
SO Loss vs. Finland (2-3)
Win vs. Norway (3-2)
Round Robin Summary
Belarus had a good group stage. Starting off against Slovenia, Belarus opened the scoring midway though the first. Their lead lasted 32 seconds, as Slovenia scored to tied the game. Andrei Kostitsyn scored a minute and a half later to put Belarus up 2-1. Alexei Kalyuzhny's goal minutes into the second extended the lead. Slovenia struck back midway though the third, but that was it. Belarus hung on, and added an empty net goal to seal the game. Against Slovakia, the game would remain goalless until the third. Sergei Kostitsyn's goal midway through the period gave Belarus the lead. It was quickly dissolved, as Slovakia answered back a minute later. Belarus could not muster anything in overtime, as Slovakia put on the pressure, and walked away with the winning goal. Belarus rebounded against Denmark, as they beat the Danes 5-1. Facing the US, Belarus would get out to a surprising lead in the second. Three goals in a five minute span put the Belarusians up 3-0. The US did respond with a goal before the period ended. Both teams managed a powerplay goal each early in the third. Kalyuzhny's goal midway through the third capped off the scoring, as Belarus upset the US 5-2. Their next game was stunning, but for a different reason. Belarus' best chance to score against Russia may have been Artyom Demkov's penalty shot late in the first, but he failed to convert. Belarus ended up getting shutout by Russia, losing 7-0 in the process. Belarus had a better time against Finland. The first two period remained scoreless, but Belarus fixed that in the third, as Yevgeni Kovyrshin scored to put the Belarusians on the board. A too many men penalty by Belarus gave Finland a chance to tie it up, and they did. Finland scored a minute later to take the lead. Belarus pulled the goalie late while searching for a tying goal. Their efforts were rewarded, as Kalyuzhny scored with 31 seconds left in regulation. The game needed a shootout to be decided. It was not good for Belarus, as Finland scored on all their attempts. Belarus lost the game 3-2. Belarus just needed a point against Norway to advance to the quarter finals. Their powerplay would helpo them in that effort, as they scored once in the first and twice in the second while on the man advantage. Shortly after their third goal, Norway would get one of their own. Belarus did their best to weather the Norwegian storm in the third. They were mostly successful, as they only allowed a goal in the third. The 3-2 win was more than enough for Belarus. They finished in fourth place in the group and get to play in the quarter finals.
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Slovakia
Results
SO Win vs. Denmark (4-3)
OT Win vs. Belarus (2-1)
Win vs. Slovenia (3-1)
Loss vs. Norway (2-3)
Loss vs. Finland (0-3)
OT Loss vs. Russia (2-3)
OT Loss vs. United States (4-5)
Round Robin Summary
Slovakia started off the tournament well, but it was more challenging than they wanted. The Slovaks fell behind Denmark in the second, as they gave u pa powerplay goal. Slovakia got it back in the third, as Michal Sersen scored a powerplay goal of his own to tie the game. A goal flurry ensued, as Slovakia scored, Denmark tied it up 31 seconds later, then Slovakia regained the lead just over a minute later. They could not hold on though, as Denmark scored the tying goal with just over two minutes left in regulation. A shootout was eventually needed, and that is were Slovakia prevailed, as they won the game 4-3. Against Belarus, Slovakia had a chance to take the lead in the first. Marian Gaborik was awarded a penalty shot, but failed to convert on the opportunity. The game remained 0-0 until midway though the second, when both teams scored in quick succession to make to 1-1. Slovakia would need overtime to end the game, as Andrej Meszaros scored the winning goal. Against Slovenia, the Slovaks fell behind in the first, as they gave up a powerplay goal. It wasn't until the third when Slovakia really poured it on. They would be rewarded for their efforts, first with Meszaros scoring on the powerplay. Gaborik broke the tie with just under six minutes left in regulation. Slovakia held off Slovenia's effort to tie the game. Gaborik scored an empty net goal with under a second left, as Slovakia beat Slovenia 3-1 to earn their first (and only) regulation win. Sloavkia struck first against Norway, as Tomas Surovy scored on the powerplay. Marek Daloga added another early in the second to extends Slovakia's lead. It would whittle away as the period went along, as Norway tied the game late in the period. Daloga was penalized for goaltending interference early in the third. It gave Norway the chance to take the lead, and they did. Slovakia's penalty woes continued, as Meszaros received a five and a game for butt-ending. The Slovaks could not tie the game, as they suffered their first loss in the tournament. Slovakia held Finland scoreless until the third, when the Finns broke through midway for the period. Slovakia had no answer, as Finland scored a few more to put the game away. Slovakia was shutout 3-0 by Finland. Slovakia got off to a good start against Russia, as Tomas Kopecky scored six minute in to put the Slovaks ahead 1-0. They would relinquish a powerplay goal in the second, as Russia tied the game. Russia pulled ahead early in the third. Slovakia did respond, as Gaborik scored midway through the period to tie the game. Slovakia would lose the game in overtime. Since Belarus won their game early, Slovakia didn't have much to play for against the US. It looked bad for Slovakia early in the game, as a pair of American goals early forced a goaltending change. Julius Hudacek went in to replace Jan Laco. It calmed down from there, as the next goal Slovakia allowed wasn't until very early in the second. The Slovaks turned it on after that goal, as they went on to score four unanswered in the second. The US did reply before the period ended, as it was tied 4-4 heading into the third. The third period was a bit rough, as a couple of roughing penalties were handed out to each side. No goals were scored though, as the game needed overtime. Slovakia did not get a shot during the extra frame, as it was all US. The Americans scored the winning goal four and a half minutes into overtime, as Slovakia ended their tournament with an overtime loss. Slovakia finished fifth in the group.
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Norway
Results
Loss vs. Russia (2-6)
Loss vs. United States (1-2)
Loss vs. Finland (0-5)
Win vs. Slovakia (3-2)
Win vs. Slovenia (3-1)
Loss vs. Denmark (1-4)
Loss vs. Belarus (2-3)
Round Robin Summary
Norway's tournament did not start off well. Against Russia, Norway gave up four goals in the first period. A pair of goals by Patrik Thoresen got Norway on the board in the second, but it was all Norway could muster. They lost their first game against Russia 6-2. Things were better against the US, as Norway's Morten Ask scored first. The US did reply later in the period to tie the game. Norway would be outplayed as the game went on, but they only let up one more goal. Unfortunaltey, it stood as the winner, as the 2-1 loss added to Norway's losing streak. The Norwegians had no answer against Finland, as they were shut out 5-0 by their neighbour. It did not looked like fortunes would turn against Slovakia, as Norway gave up goals late in the first and early in the second. Just over four minutes later, Mattias Norstebo scored on the powerplay to pull Norway to within one. Mts Rosseli Olsen's goal late in the period tied the game. Norstebo struck again on the powerplay, as the goal early in the third put Norway in the lead. They held on, as the 3-2 win was Norway's first of the tournament. Norway's powerplay continued to roll against Slovenia. Thorsen scored on the man advantage in the first to put Norway ahead. Slovenia did tie the game seconds into the second period. Norway broke the tie minutes later, as Anders Bastiansen scored on the powerplay. Jan Holos added a powerplay goal of his own late in the period, as Norway extended their lead. The game stayed 3-1 throughout the third, as Norway won their second game in a row. Against Denmark, both teams would strike early, as it was 1-1 just over three minutes into the game. Penalties started to hurt Norway, as Denmark scored on powerplays late in the first and midway though the second. Norway could not find a reply, as Denmark added one more goal in the third. Norway lost the game 4-1. The Norwegians capped their tournament off against Belarus. Penalty trouble hurt Norway in the game, as Belarus scored three goals while Norway was a man short. Thoresen scored seconds after Belarus' third goal to put Norway on the board. They would put the pressure on Belarus in the third, looking for a way to tie the game. Mattias Norstebo scored just over five minutes into the period. That was all for Norway though, as they lost their last game 3-2. Norway finished sixth in the group.
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Denmark
Results
SO Loss vs. Slovakia (3-4)
Loss vs. Finland (0-3)
Loss vs. Belarus (1-5)
Loss vs. Russia (2-5)
Loss vs. United States (0-1)
Win vs. Norway (4-1)
Loss vs. Slovenia (0-1)
Round Robin Summary
It was a bad tournament for Denmark, but it was enough to survive. They faced Slovakia in their first game. Patrick Bjorkstrand scored on the powerplay in the second to put the Danes ahead. Morten Madsen's penalty in the third didn't help Denmark, as Slovakia scored on the ensuing powerplay. A pair of Slovakia goals sandwiched one by Nichlas Hardt. Looking for a tying goal, Denmark would find it late in regulation. Daniel Nielsen scored to tie the game at 3-3. The game went all the way to a shootout, where Denmark could not do much, as they were outscored. Denmark did come away with an important point in the 4-3 shootout loss. Denmark's offense was not apparent against Finland, as they were shut out 3-0. It did show up against Belarus, as Julian Jakobsen scored midway through the first to give Denmark the 1-0 lead. It disappeared very quickly in the second, and got worse from there. Denmark gave up three in the second and two in the third, as they suffered a 5-1 loss against Belarus. It got marginally better against Russia, as Denmark managed to score two against them. Unfortunately, they still gave up five goals in the loss. The Danes suffered their second shutout loss of the tournament, this time losing 1-0 to the US. Against Norway, Denmark would strike early. Nicholas Jensen scored just under two minutes into the game to put the Danes up 1-0. It did not take long for Norway to score and tie the game. A powerplay late in the first was what Denmark needed to break the tie, as Nielsen score to put them up 2-1. Frederik Storm added a powerplay goal in the second to extend the lead. Jakobsen scored in the third to cap off the scoring, as Denmark beat Norway 4-1 to earn their first win. With relegation being avoided, Denmark took on Slovenia to finish off their tournament. They could not end it on a high note though, as Slovenia shut them out 1-0. Denmark finished the tournament in seventh place, avoiding relegation by a single point.
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Slovenia
Results
Loss vs. Belarus (2-4)
Loss vs. Russia (3-5)
Loss vs. Slovakia (1-3)
Loss vs. Finland (0-4)
Loss vs. Norway (1-3)
Loss vs. United States (1-3)
Win vs. Denmark (1-0)
Round Robin Summary
It was a case of being close but not close enough for the Slovenians. Kicking it off against Belarus, the goals happened in a short span in the first. A pair of Belarus goals were interrupted by Ziga Pance. Slovenia surrendered another goal early in the second. They would not respond until midway through the third, when Pance's second goal pulled Slovenia to within one. Their efforts to tie the game was all for naught, as Belarus scored on an empty net, sealing the loss for Slovenia. Against Russia, Slovenia fell behind 3-0 in the first and could not recover. Anze Kopitar did score early in the second to put Slovenia on the board. Russia and Slovenia swapped goals in the second and third, as the 5-3 loss extended Slovenia's losing streak to two games. Things looked promising against Slovakia. Jan Urbas scored on the powerplay in the first to put Slovenia in the lead. Slovenia put up the shots in the second, but could not extend their lead. It turned in the third, as it was Slovakia with the pressure. A delay of game penalty by Ales Music hurt Slovenia, as Slovakia scored on the ensuing powerplay. Slovakia scored later in the period to take the lead, as Slovenia found themselves behind. Slovenia did not have an answer, as they failed to score the tying goal. Slovakia scored on an empty net to (literally) cap the game, as Slovenia suffered another loss. Facing Finland next may have been just bad timing, as Slovenia was a causality of Finland's shutout streak. They lost the game 4-0. Slovenia's inability to keep out of the penalty box hurt them against Norway. They gave up a powerplay goal in the first. Just 15 seconds into the second period, Jan Mursak found the back of the net to tie the game. That was it for Slovenia, as they marched back to the penalty box. Norway scored two powerplay goals in the period, which was more than enough. Slovenia lost the game 3-1. It didn't get better against the US, as Slovenia needed just a point to possibly avoid relegation. The US jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first. Slovenia did strike back in the second, as Music scored to make the game 2-1. That was as close as Slovenia got though, as the US added one in the third. Another 3-1 loss extended Slovenia's losing streak to six game, and made relegation all but certain. Slovenia faced Denmark to end their tournament. Pance scored midway though the first to put the Slovenians in the lead. Gasper Kroselj was solid, stopping all 24 Danish shots, as Slovenia shut out Denmark 1-0. Slovenia finished in eighth place, and will be sent (again, like Austria) back down to Division IA.
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