Note: Most information from the fancy IIHF website.
Standings
Team
|
Wins
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OTW/SOW
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OTL/SOL
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Losses
|
Points
|
Goal Diff.
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United
States
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
12
|
+11
|
Canada
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
9
|
+13
|
Russia
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
6
|
+7
|
Slovakia
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
3
|
-8
|
Latvia
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
-23
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Results
December 26
United States 6 - Latvia 1
Canada 5 - Russia 3
December 27
Latvia 1 - Russia 9
Canada 5 - Slovakia 0
December 28
Slovakia 2 - United States 5
December 29
Russia 2 - United States 3
Latvia 2 - Canada 10
December 30
Slovakia 4 - Latvia 2
December 31
United States 3 - Canada 1
Russia 2 - Slovakia 0
Team Recap
United States: The Americans kicked off their tournament facing Latvia. Patrick Harper got the scoring going in the first, potting one after six minutes of play. Latvia managed to tie it up later on, as one of their two shots in the period. Colin White scored in the second to put the States back up by one. The United States added one more late in the second, and three in the third, on there way to beating Latvia 6-1. The U.S. faced Slovakia next, and started well, with Tanner Laczynski and White scoring in the first period. They wouldn't escape the first flawless though, as Slovakia converted on a powerplay late in the opening frame. The American offense continued in the second, as they scored three times to extend their lead to four. Slovakia got one back very late in the third, as the United States went on to win 5-2. Facing Russia, the States would open the scoring. Just four minutes in, Clayton Keller found the back of the net. The lead lasted until midway through the opening frame, as Russia scored while shorthanded to tie the game. The Americans found a way to take back the lead in the second, thanks to White's powerplay goal. Tory Terry added to the lead in the middle of the period. A penalty to Charlie McAvoy late in the period led to a Russian powerplay goal, as the U.S. ended the second up by one. The States had a chance to put away the game in the third, but Tage Thompson's penalty shot attempt missed the net. It didn't matter in the end, as the U.S. held on to win 3-2 against Russia. The States finished their round robin against Canada. The Americans had their powerplay going early, as both White and Jordan Greenway scored on the man advantage to put the U.S. up 2-0 after six minutes. Things looked to have turned for the U.S. in the second, as Luke Kunin was given a five and a game for interference. Another penalty moment later led to Canada scoring, breaking the Americans shutout. Jeremy Bracco scored minutes later, putting the States back up by two. The States hung on the rest of the way, and ended up beating Canada 3-1. The win put the United States on top of the group heading into the quarterfinals.
Canada: The host's first opponent was long-time rival Russia. Tyson Jost got the Canadians on the board just over three minutes in, before Russia struck back midway through the period. It took a while until Canada found the back of the net again, as Dylan Strome scored on the powerplay in the second. Nicolas Roy extended Canada's lead minutes later, making it 3-1. Powerplay goals were swapped early in the third. Strome scored his second of the game nine minutes into the third on the powerplay. Russia struck back just over a minute later, cutting Canada's lead back down to two. The Canadians hung on, winning the game against Russia 5-2. Next up for Canada was Slovakia. The Canadians had trouble in the first, getting 14 shots on net with zero goals to show for it. That changed in the second, as Canada went off for four goals. Michael McLeod added one more early in the third. Connor Ingram could have napped for most of the game, as the Canadian goalie stopped a total of six shots in the shutout effort. Canada beat Slovakia 5-0. Canada faced Latvia next, and had no problem getting goals. Canada scored three times (all on special teams) in the first period. This ramped up in the second, as the Canadians exploded for five goals in six minutes. Latvia managed to score before the period ended. The offense slowed down in the third, as a pair of Canadian goals sandwiched one by Latvia. The offensive performance was led by Taylor Raddysh, who scored four goals and earned an assist. Canada blew out Latvia 10-2. The Canadians went at it with the Americans on their New Year's Eve match. Penalties hurt Canada in the first, as the States converted on both their powerplays. A couple of penalties in the second by the States helped Canada get back in it, as Thomas Chabot scored on a two man advantage. Five minutes later, the U.S. scored to regain a two goal lead. Canada tried, but could not find a way to get back in it. They went on to lose 3-1 to the States. That loss put Canada second in the group, as they now get ready for the quarterfinals.
Russia: The Russian started off against their classic rival, the Canadians. Russia didn't have a strong start, as Canada scored just over three minutes into the contest. Mikhail Sergachyov scored midway through the period to tie the game. The Russians fell behind in the second, as Canada scored twice in the middle frame. Powerplay goals by both teams were swapped early in the third, leaving Russia still trailing by two. Canada added another on the man advantage midway through the period, but Yegor Rykov struck back over a minute later, keeping Russia to within two goals. The Russians could not make up the goal difference, and ended up losing their opening game to Canada 5-3. Russia had no problem rebounding against Latvia. The Russians scored three in all three periods, highlighted by a five point performance for Kirill Kaprizov (including a hat trick). Vladislav Sukhachyov stopped 25 of 26 shots, as Russia blew out Latvia 9-1. Russia faced the United States in their next game. The Americans scored first, but Kirill Urakov would tie the game up on a shorthanded goal. A too many men penalty hurt the Russians in the second, as the US converted on the powerplay. The States added one more in the second. A powerplay late in the middle frame was helpful for the Russians. Kaprizov scored on the man advantage to pull Russia to within a goal. That was the last time Russia found the net in the game, as the third period was scoreless. Russia lost the game to the U.S. 3-2. The Russians finished off their group play against Slovakia. It took a while, but Russia would get the first goal of the game. Denis Guryanov scored on the powerplay midway through the second period. Yakov Trenin added one more in the third. Ilya Samsonov stopped all 15 shots he faced, as Russia shut out Slovakia 2-0. Russia finished third in the group, moving on to the quarterfinals.
Slovakia: The Slovakians were the last in the group to start, and had the task of facing Canada in that game. They hung on through the first period, but that was it. Canada scored four times in the second, and added one more in the third. Adam Huska did what he could, stopping 39 of 44 shots. Slovakia were shut out by Canada 5-0, which was one less goal than Slovakia got for shots (six). Slovakia had a better game against the United States. Despite giving up two goals in the first, Martin Fehervary's goal late in the opening frame kept the game close. The gap got wider in the second, with the Americans scoring three times on the Slovaks. Michal Roman scored late in the third, but by then it was too late. Slovakia lost to the States 5-2. Slovakia next opponent was Latvia. It didn't look good for the Slovaks early, as they gave up the opening goal under four minutes into the game. Filip Lestan scored minutes later to tie the game. Slovakia took their first lead of the tournament late in the second when Milos Roman found the back of the net. Early goals by Andrej Hatala and Marek Sloboda extended Slovakia's lead to three. Latvia got one back, but that's all they got. Slovakia won 4-2 against Latvia. Facing Russia next, Slovakia managed to keep it close, as the first period ended scoreless. Russia did managed to beat Slovakia, with a goal in the second and third periods. Matej Tomak stopped 28 of 30 shots in the losing effort, as Slovakia were shut out by Russia 2-0. Slovakia finished fourth in the group, which earned them a spot in the quarterfinals.
Latvia: The Latvians started off against the U.S., and managed to hang with them for a bit. After giving up a goal, Renars Krastenbergs scored late in the first to tie the game. Things slowly went against Latvia as the game went on, as they gave up two goals in the second and three in the third, on their way to a 6-1 loss. It didn't get any better against Russia, as Latvia gave up three goals in the first. That looked to have spelled the end of Gustavs Grigals night, as Denijs Romanovskis came on to start the second. It didn't change much, as Romanovskis was scored on 56 seconds into the period. Latvia did get one back, as Rudolfs Balcers scored on the powerplay. Just five minutes into the period, Grigals was back in net. Romanovski gave up three goals in four shots during his short time in net. Russia added three powerplay goals in the third, as Latvia was blown out 9-1. It was much of the same against Canada, as Latvia gave up three special teams goals in the first. Canada scored another on the powerplay in the second. A few minutes later, Grigals came in to replace Mareks Mitens. Canada has an outburst after that, scoring four times in three minutes. Krastenbergs scored a shorthanded goal late in the second, getting Latvia on the board. Canada added two more in the third, with Martins Dzierkals scoring in between, as Latvia suffered a 10-2 blowout loss. Latvia finished off their round robin against Slovakia. Karlis Cukste got the scoring going early, striking just under four minutes into the game. Slovakia tied the game midway through the period. Latvia fell behind late in the second, and the gap widened early in the third. Filips Buncis scored on a two man advantage, but that was all Latvia could muster. The 4-2 loss was Latvia's fourth of the tournament. They finished fifth in the group, going winless, and will be force to play in the relegation round.
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