Team USA Routs Latvia in Quarterfinal Game at 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship
January 2, 2024 - United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
Gothenburg, Sweden - Team USA routed Latvia 7-2 in quarterfinal action at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden Tuesday.
The Americans, who owned a 41-25 advantage in shots on goal and never trailed, received two goals and an assist from Gabe Perreault (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23) and three assists from Seamus Casey (USA Hockey NTDP 2020-22) in the victory.
Drew Fortescue (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23), Danny Nelson (USA Hockey NTDP/Green Bay 2021-23), Rutger McGroarty (USA Hockey NTDP 2020-22), Will Smith (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23) and Oliver Moore (USA Hockey NTDP 2021-23) also scored for USA Hockey.
Team USA, which features 22 former USHL players on its roster, got a 23-save performance from goaltender Jacob Fowler (Youngstown 2021-23) in the win.
With today's, Team USA advances to the semifinals, which are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4
Be sure to check out the USA Hockey WJC page for more information.and visit ushl.com for more information on the USHL.
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