Standouts From Day 4 Of World Juniors
Sweden 7, Switzerland 5
Boston University defenseman Tom Willander continued his strong tournament, scoring twice and picking up an assist on Sunday. Through three games in Ottawa, Willander has five points (two goals, three assists).
Tom Willander's seeing eye shot opens the scoring for Sweden!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/yIsovgfTQu
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 29, 2024
Tom Willander strikes again with a goal almost identical to his first-period tally, extending Sweden's lead to 5-1!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/oG6Df1oghq
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Finland 4, United States 3 (OT)
Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson picked up his first goal of the tournament in the loss. Through three games, Hutson has six points (goal, five assists).
WHAT. A. SHOT.
Cole Hutson could not have taken a more perfect shot and the USA are on top 2-1!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/wpFsksTFQR— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 29, 2024
Minnesota forward Brodie Ziemer picked tallied his third goal of the tournament against Finland.
THE AMERICANS TIE IT OFF A BEAUTIFUL BACKDOOR FEED!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/0GSssNJJ2E
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 29, 2024
Michigan State netminder Trey Augustine stopped 40 of 44 shots on Sunday after sitting out yesterday's game against Latvia.
Czechia 4, Slovakia 2
UMass goaltender Michael Hrabal continued his tournament, stopping 25 of 27 shots for Czechia in the win. He has a .943 save percentage in his two starts in Ottawa.
Spartans blueliner Maxim Strbak picked up his third helper of the tournament for Slovakia in the loss.
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