Canada is chasing its second consecutive gold, while Czechia is looking to win for the first time since 2001.
Canada and Czechia will battle it out for gold at the World Junior Championship on Thursday after victories on semifinal Wednesday in Halifax.
The Americans absolutely flew early in the game, with USA scoring on just the second shift of the game. At 1:19, Ryan Ufko’s shit bounced off a body in front and Logan Cooley was able to stop it from bouncing away. He quickly turned and put it between the legs of Thomas Milic and made it 1-0, quickly quieting the Canadian crowd.
The Canadians entered the second with a chip on their shoulder, and they made the most of it. Just 47 seconds into the period, Logan Stankoven got the last touch on the puck near the net and made it 2-2. Then, at 25:46, Adam Fantilli – a 2023 draft prospect – scored a huge goal when he jammed it past the goal line from in close to give Canada it’s first lead of the game.
The game was intense at both ends, with USA had many close chances against Milic, but it was Canada that ultimately scored next. At 49:45, Adam Fantilli found a streaking Brandt Clarke on the rush, who made no mistake with the wrister. The Americans pulled their goalie with four minutes to go, but Roy potted an empty-netter to close the game out.
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