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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 18:04:50 GMT -5
Slovakia stuns everyone, wins in a shootout vs. USAMONTREAL - In a game that was all but decided on paper, Slovakia came out and put on a stunning performance and the game headed to shootout tied 2-2 and the Slovakian goaltender was tremendous and they pulled out a huge 3-2 victory.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 18:08:08 GMT -5
Sweden continues dominance with win over RussiaTORONTO - The dominance of the Swedish team continued with a 5-2 victory over Russia. Sweden has automatically qualified for the playoff round.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 18:12:37 GMT -5
Solid outing leads Canada to 3-0 recordMONTREAL - Canada showed exactly what they were here for, the Gold medal with a huge 4-1 victory over the defending Gold Medalists. The Canadian team has automatically qualified for the playoff round.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:04:08 GMT -5
Switzerland tops Denmark, sends them packingTORONTO - Switzerland showed what they are made of when they defeated Denmark 4-2. With this win, Switzerland guarantees themselves a spot in the playoff round thus sending Denmark home.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:08:17 GMT -5
Slovakia puts on a show en route to win over GermanyMONTREAL - Slovakia gives themselves a shot when they defeated Germany 5-3. They have guaranteed themselves a spot in the playoff round.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:20:10 GMT -5
Sweden holds off pesky Swiss, wins in OT
TORONTO - In a phenomenal game from start to finish, Sweden pulled off a huge 2-1 victory in overtime which solidified Sweden's spot a top Group B's standings.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:23:12 GMT -5
New Year's Eve game ends in Canadian victoryMONTREAL - Canada remained undefeated in the tournament with a 3-1 victory over the United States. Canada has won Group A with this victory.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:27:29 GMT -5
Czech Republic tops Russia in overtime thriller
TORONTO - Quite possibly the best game of the tournament so far finished in a 1-0 overtime victory for the Czech Republic over the Russian squad who have looked lackluster at best since winning their first two games.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:32:14 GMT -5
Finland demolishes Germany to claim 2nd place
MONTREAL - Germany looked to keep some sort of shred of dignity but it was not to be as Finland dominated from the opening puck drop to take a 6-0 decision.
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Post by Joey on Dec 31, 2014 21:35:34 GMT -5
PLAYOFF ROUND: (1A) Canada vs. (4B) Switzerland (2B) Russia vs. (3A) United States (1B) Sweden vs. (4A) Slovakia (2A) Finland vs. (3B) Czech Republic
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Post by Joey on Jan 1, 2015 14:59:04 GMT -5
Finland bests Czechs, advances to semi-finalsMONTREAL - In a game that showcased both teams very well, Finland overcame the Czech Republic beating them handily by a score of 6-3 thus securing themselves a spot in the semi-finals.
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Post by Joey on Jan 1, 2015 15:25:00 GMT -5
Not a chance: Slovakia falls to Sweden
TORONTO - Slovakia stood no chance when they played against Sweden who handed them a 7-1 loss thus securing themselves a spot in the semi-finals.
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Post by Joey on Jan 1, 2015 15:26:59 GMT -5
Big first period vaults USA past Russia
MONTREAL - In a somewhat surprising result, it was the United States that defeated Russia by a score of 4-2 after scoring 3 goals in the first period to secure themselves a spot in the semi-finals.
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Post by Joey on Jan 1, 2015 15:28:12 GMT -5
Canada returns to medal contention, beats SwissTORONTO - It's been a long time coming but Canada has returned to medal contention at the World Juniors after beating Switzerland 4-0 to move to the semi-finals.
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Post by Joey on Jan 1, 2015 15:32:06 GMT -5
On to the finals!TORONTO - Finland made some noise early on but it was for not as Sweden rallied back from a 4-1 deficit in the third to win it 5-4 in overtime to advance to the second straight year.
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