Seven for seventh

U18: Americans blast Sweden 7-0, claim seventh U18 championship

 
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The United States allowed only four goals in six games in their 2012 gold medal campaign, an IIHF U18 World Championship record. Photo: Jana Chytilova / HHOF-IIHF Images

BRNO – USA Hockey is going to have to clear out some more room in the U18 trophy case. The Americans romped over Sweden 7-0, winning their fourth straight world championship and seventh overall to further cement the States’ dominance at the U18 level.

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Canada wins bronze in OT

U18: Shinkaruk gives Canada first U18 medal in four years
Kajot Arena Brno Czech Republic
Hunter Shinkaruk celebrates his first goal of the game against Finland. Canada claimed its first ever U18 bronze medal and first medal in four years at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship. Photo: Jana Chytilova / HHOF-IIHF Images

BRNO – Canada gave up a 4-1 second period lead to the Finns, but managed to come through in overtime to win its first U18 medal in four years. Hunter Shinkaruk had a hat trick in the game, including the overtime winner.

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Showdown in Brno

U18: Top dogs Sweden and USA set to fight for the gold medal

BRNO – It’s deja-vu all over again. For the third year in a row, Sweden will attempt to unseat the three-time defending champions United States in the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship gold-medal game, and in the process claim its first ever gold medal in this competition.

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