Entering Tuesday's contest with the Czech Republic, the Americans had playedtwo games on opposite ends of the spectrum.Game 1 showcaseda team strugglingto play a full 60 in a 5-3 lo s to Ru sia. Game 2 was a dominating 73-shot, 11-goal shutoutof Austria le s than 24 hours later.And in Game 3 against the Czechs,the Americans continued their winning ways with a solid wire-to-wire 7-0 win. Trevor Zegras led the way with five points (two goals, three a sists) while Bobby Brink was named Player of the Game backed by his two-goals. His future Flyers teammate, USA captainCam York, chipped in three a sists. Also adding to the goal party was two guys head coach Nate Leaman would love to get going in Cole Caufield and Arthur Kaliyev. The pair scored consecutively in the third period on two rips from the circles; Caufield
https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/sean-newcomb-jersey also had an a sist on the game's capper by Matt Boldy that was a show-stopping between-the-legs beauty."The Czechs showed against Ru sia that they have a really good team and it took us a while to cash in on it," said Brink as the American's first goal of the game his first of two didn't come till the second period. "I think if we play like we did in this game in the rest of the tournament, I think our team is going to do really well."Spencer Knight also had a solid bounce-back game in between the pipes. The Panthers prospect struggled in the team's lo s to Ru sia, allowing four goals on 12 shots. Against the Czechs, he pitched a 22-save shutout that including stoning Michal Teply right on the doorstep. Teply, a Blackhawks draft pick in 2019, led the Czechs with six shots on net."I kind of came in today, just want to play hockey and just have fun. That was kind of my thing for today," said Knight postgame. "Not try to get too worried about the game and all that stuff. Just come to the rink and have a smile on your face and just have fun."Lukas Parik, who backstopped the Czechs to a shocking 2-0 win over Ru sia on Sunday, was originally slated to
https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/fred-mcgriff-jersey be the backup. He ended up starting with a last-minute lineup change and proceeded to allow seven goals on 30 shots.Nick Malik, the son of ex-NHLer Marek, relieved him late in the third and stopped both shots he saw.The U.S. is now officially in the quarterfinal round; however, seeding is still up for grabs. They'll face a tough Swedish team to close out a New Year's Eve tripleheader.Sporting News hadall the action as the United States and the Czech Republic battle it out in Group B action.(All times Eastern) USA vs. Czech Republicscore, highlights from 2021 World JuniorsThird period: USA 7, Czech Republic 04:19 p.m. Trevor Zegras comes close to the hat trick but rings it off the post on the power play.4:17 p.m. Alex Turcotte makes the pa s around the pack of the net and gets nailed byRadek Kucerik. Turcotte is down and skates off slowly after the trainer comes out.Thunder. Tough Call Podcast (@ToughCallBlog) 4:16 p.m. Czech's get two great scoring chances up close but Spencer Knight gets the pad down.4:16 p.m. Czech's take another penalty.4:15 p.m. Malik now in and Parik is out and not happy.4:13 p.m. PP GOAL. Matthew Boldy (MIN) down by the net and he goes between the legs a la Nick Malik's dad Marek's famous shootout goal to score. USA leads 7-0. Matthew Boldy scores between his own legs! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 4:12 p.m. Delay of game handed out to the Czech bench. Po sibly because they wanted to make a goalie change and something got cro sed up.4:10 p.m. GOAL. Cole Caufield (MTL) picks the puck up and just buries it from the bottom of the right circle. His first of the tournament too. USA leads 6-0. Cole Caufield goes five-hole! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 4:05 p.m. PP
https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/mike-soroka-jersey GOAL. It's an #ArtyParty in 2021. NYC native Arthur Kaliyev (LAK) snaps the puck from the left circle for his first of the tournament. USA leads 5-0. 4:04p.m. USA gets another power play.3:58 p.m. GOAL. On a delayed penalty, Trevor Zegras (ANA) with one-timer from the right circle. USA leads 4-0. Trevor Zegras with his second consecutive two-goal game TSN (@TSN_Sports) 3:56p.m. USA keeping the pre sure on as the ice continues to tilt their way.3:51 p.m. Final frame is underway.Second period: USA
https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/ronald-acuna-jr-jersey 3, Czech Republic 0Shots through two periods: USA 23, Czech Republic 203:32 p.m. Under a minute left and Spencer Knight (FLA) makes his best save of the game as he robs Michal Teply (CHI) all alone after the puck popped out to him.3:31 p.m. Landon Slaggert(CHI) comes close as the puck trickles just wide. USA is buzzing now.3:25 p.m. GOAL. Bobby Brink (PHI) on the doorstep with his stick on the ice (always a good thing)and a defenseman on him bangs in the perfect Matthew Beniers pa s. USA leads 3-0. Make that two goals in the period for Bobby Brink! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 3:22 p.m. GOAL. After coincidental minors and4-on-4 action, Henry Thrun (ANA) feeds a wide-open Trevor Zegras (ANA) in the right circle and he buries it with Parik out of position. USA leads 2-0. Trevor Zegras just mesmerized the hell out of the Czechs. Puck Gazing 101.U.S. leads 2-0 late in the 2nd period. Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) 3:18 p.m. Spencer Knight with a good stop on Wild prospect Pavel Novak.3:13 p.m. Drew Helleson (COL) with a shot from the high slot and Parik makes the stop but gives up the rebound. USA not there to capitalize but areflying in this middle frame.3:08 p.m. GOAL. Brett Berard (NYR) gets his initial shot blocked but his second attempt squirts through Parik and dribblesinto the paint. Bobby Brink (PHI) jumps on the loose puck and buries it. USA leads 1-0. Bobby 'Orr' Brink breaks the deadlock and USA leads! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 3:07 p.m. Spencer Knight with another good stop but his rebound goes out into the middle3:05 p.m. Matthew Beniers is absolutely flying in the offensive zone. He's available in the 2021 draft.2:58 p.m. Second period underway.First period: USA 0, Czech Republic 0Shots: Czech Republic 10, USA 72:37p.m. Wow. Czech's with a great chance but just can't connect on what would have been a slam-dunk goal. A royal road pa s to a wide-openMichal Teply (CHI) who can't finish at the far side.2:22 p.m.
https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/nick-markakis-jersey Ryan Johnson (BUF) called for tripping. Per NHL Network's Dave Starman, USA was worried about the Czech's embellishing calls ... and it was close.2:20 p.m. Spe
Entering Tuesday's contest with the Czech Republic, the Americans had playedtwo games on opposite ends of the spectrum.Game 1 showcaseda team strugglingto play a full 60 in a 5-3 lo s to Ru sia. Game 2 was a dominating 73-shot, 11-goal shutoutof Austria le s than 24 hours later.And in Game 3 against the Czechs,the Americans continued their winning ways with a solid wire-to-wire 7-0 win. Trevor Zegras led the way with five points (two goals, three a sists) while Bobby Brink was named Player of the Game backed by his two-goals. His future Flyers teammate, USA captainCam York, chipped in three a sists. Also adding to the goal party was two guys head coach Nate Leaman would love to get going in Cole Caufield and Arthur Kaliyev. The pair scored consecutively in the third period on two rips from the circles; Caufield https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/sean-newcomb-jersey also had an a sist on the game's capper by Matt Boldy that was a show-stopping between-the-legs beauty."The Czechs showed against Ru sia that they have a really good team and it took us a while to cash in on it," said Brink as the American's first goal of the game his first of two didn't come till the second period. "I think if we play like we did in this game in the rest of the tournament, I think our team is going to do really well."Spencer Knight also had a solid bounce-back game in between the pipes. The Panthers prospect struggled in the team's lo s to Ru sia, allowing four goals on 12 shots. Against the Czechs, he pitched a 22-save shutout that including stoning Michal Teply right on the doorstep. Teply, a Blackhawks draft pick in 2019, led the Czechs with six shots on net."I kind of came in today, just want to play hockey and just have fun. That was kind of my thing for today," said Knight postgame. "Not try to get too worried about the game and all that stuff. Just come to the rink and have a smile on your face and just have fun."Lukas Parik, who backstopped the Czechs to a shocking 2-0 win over Ru sia on Sunday, was originally slated to https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/fred-mcgriff-jersey be the backup. He ended up starting with a last-minute lineup change and proceeded to allow seven goals on 30 shots.Nick Malik, the son of ex-NHLer Marek, relieved him late in the third and stopped both shots he saw.The U.S. is now officially in the quarterfinal round; however, seeding is still up for grabs. They'll face a tough Swedish team to close out a New Year's Eve tripleheader.Sporting News hadall the action as the United States and the Czech Republic battle it out in Group B action.(All times Eastern) USA vs. Czech Republicscore, highlights from 2021 World JuniorsThird period: USA 7, Czech Republic 04:19 p.m. Trevor Zegras comes close to the hat trick but rings it off the post on the power play.4:17 p.m. Alex Turcotte makes the pa s around the pack of the net and gets nailed byRadek Kucerik. Turcotte is down and skates off slowly after the trainer comes out.Thunder. Tough Call Podcast (@ToughCallBlog) 4:16 p.m. Czech's get two great scoring chances up close but Spencer Knight gets the pad down.4:16 p.m. Czech's take another penalty.4:15 p.m. Malik now in and Parik is out and not happy.4:13 p.m. PP GOAL. Matthew Boldy (MIN) down by the net and he goes between the legs a la Nick Malik's dad Marek's famous shootout goal to score. USA leads 7-0. Matthew Boldy scores between his own legs! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 4:12 p.m. Delay of game handed out to the Czech bench. Po sibly because they wanted to make a goalie change and something got cro sed up.4:10 p.m. GOAL. Cole Caufield (MTL) picks the puck up and just buries it from the bottom of the right circle. His first of the tournament too. USA leads 6-0. Cole Caufield goes five-hole! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 4:05 p.m. PP https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/mike-soroka-jersey GOAL. It's an #ArtyParty in 2021. NYC native Arthur Kaliyev (LAK) snaps the puck from the left circle for his first of the tournament. USA leads 5-0. 4:04p.m. USA gets another power play.3:58 p.m. GOAL. On a delayed penalty, Trevor Zegras (ANA) with one-timer from the right circle. USA leads 4-0. Trevor Zegras with his second consecutive two-goal game TSN (@TSN_Sports) 3:56p.m. USA keeping the pre sure on as the ice continues to tilt their way.3:51 p.m. Final frame is underway.Second period: USA https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/ronald-acuna-jr-jersey 3, Czech Republic 0Shots through two periods: USA 23, Czech Republic 203:32 p.m. Under a minute left and Spencer Knight (FLA) makes his best save of the game as he robs Michal Teply (CHI) all alone after the puck popped out to him.3:31 p.m. Landon Slaggert(CHI) comes close as the puck trickles just wide. USA is buzzing now.3:25 p.m. GOAL. Bobby Brink (PHI) on the doorstep with his stick on the ice (always a good thing)and a defenseman on him bangs in the perfect Matthew Beniers pa s. USA leads 3-0. Make that two goals in the period for Bobby Brink! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 3:22 p.m. GOAL. After coincidental minors and4-on-4 action, Henry Thrun (ANA) feeds a wide-open Trevor Zegras (ANA) in the right circle and he buries it with Parik out of position. USA leads 2-0. Trevor Zegras just mesmerized the hell out of the Czechs. Puck Gazing 101.U.S. leads 2-0 late in the 2nd period. Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) 3:18 p.m. Spencer Knight with a good stop on Wild prospect Pavel Novak.3:13 p.m. Drew Helleson (COL) with a shot from the high slot and Parik makes the stop but gives up the rebound. USA not there to capitalize but areflying in this middle frame.3:08 p.m. GOAL. Brett Berard (NYR) gets his initial shot blocked but his second attempt squirts through Parik and dribblesinto the paint. Bobby Brink (PHI) jumps on the loose puck and buries it. USA leads 1-0. Bobby 'Orr' Brink breaks the deadlock and USA leads! TSN (@TSN_Sports) 3:07 p.m. Spencer Knight with another good stop but his rebound goes out into the middle3:05 p.m. Matthew Beniers is absolutely flying in the offensive zone. He's available in the 2021 draft.2:58 p.m. Second period underway.First period: USA 0, Czech Republic 0Shots: Czech Republic 10, USA 72:37p.m. Wow. Czech's with a great chance but just can't connect on what would have been a slam-dunk goal. A royal road pa s to a wide-openMichal Teply (CHI) who can't finish at the far side.2:22 p.m. https://www.heybravesfans.com/atlanta-braves-jersey/nick-markakis-jersey Ryan Johnson (BUF) called for tripping. Per NHL Network's Dave Starman, USA was worried about the Czech's embellishing calls ... and it was close.2:20 p.m. Spe
