Host Czechs open world juniors with upset 4-3 win over Russia Globe_Sports
Russia's Nikita Rtishev challenges the Czech Republic's Jan Sir during both teams' opening game at the world junior hockey championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The host Czechs beat Russia 4-3 on Dec. 26, 2019.Jan Jenik had a goal and an assist as the host Czech Republic opened the world junior hockey championship with a 4-3 win over Russia on Thursday.
Simon Kubicek, Jan Mysak and Matej Blumel also found the back of the net for the Czech Republic , which finished seventh in 2019 after bowing out in the quarterfinals against the United States.Yego Zamula had a pair of goals and Vasili Podkolzin also scored for Russia , last year’s bronze medallists.
Boston Bruins prospect Jakub Lauko of the Czech Republic injured his knee in the opening minute of the game and didn’t return.TRINEC — Matthew Verboon scored twice while Gian-Marco Wetter potted the eventual winner midway through the third as Switzerland toppled Kazakhstan.
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