Pure gold for USA

U18: Third title in five years for hosts; Rajala shines for Finns

  
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Team USA celebrates its gold medal victory over Russia. Photo: Matthew Manor/IIHF-HHOF Images.

FARGO-MOORHEAD, USA – The USA trounced Russia 5-0 to capture gold at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championship at the Urban Plains Center on Sunday. Earlier, Finland claimed bronze with a comeback 5-4 shootout win over Canada.

 

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USA, Russia march into final

U18: Late rally dooms Canada; Kuznetsov gets four points
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Jerry D'Amigo (left) got the winner for the Americans with 6:54 left. Photo: Matthew Manor/HHOF-IIHF Images

FARGO-MOORHEAD, USA – In Friday's second World U18 semi-final game, Jerry D'Amigo scored the third-period winner as the USA ousted Canada 2-1 and advanced to face Russia in Sunday's gold medal game. The Russians blanked Finland 4-0 in the first semi-final, as goalie Igor Bobkov made 51 saves.

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Belarus U18s promoted

After shaky start, Belarus wins tournament at home

MINSK – Belarus won the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championship Division I, Group A on home ice and will join the elite nations next year along with Latvia, which won the other group.

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