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U.S. National U-18 Team Rolls to 7-2 Victory Over Czechs

February 8, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


LEPPAVIRTA, Finland - Three different players recorded multi-point efforts, including a game-high three points from Kyle Palmieri (Montvale, N.J.), as the U.S. National Under-18 Team posted a 7-2 win against the Czech Republic here today at the 2008 Five Nations Tournament.

Team USA jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one period of play, thanks to goals from Ryan Bourque (Boxford, Mass.), Joe Marciano (Alta Loma, Calif.) and Jeremy Morin (Auburn, N.Y.). Bourque opened up the scoring at 9:17 with an unassisted, power-play goal. Marciano teamed up with Palmieri at the 12:21 mark, while Morin chipped in the game-winning marker at the 18:40 mark. Morin's tally, which was recorded with a man advantage, was assisted by Jordan Schroeder (Prior Lake, Minn.).

Robbie Czarnik (Washington, Mich.) gave Team USA a four-goal advantage just under three minutes into the second stanza. The goal prompted the Czechs to pull starting goaltender Dominik Furch after he made 13 saves in 22:58 of action. Pavel Francouz entered the Czech Republic net for the final 37:02 of the game.

The U.S. National Under-17 Team tacked on two additional goals in the second frame, to build a commanding 6-0 lead. Palmieri compiled his first goal of the tournament at 3:28 off a helper from Czarnik. Danny Kristo (Eden Prairie, Minn.) added his second goal in as many days at the 6:18 mark. Palmieri dished out the lone assist on Kristo's marker.

Schroeder completed Team USA's scoring with his second goal of the tournament at 7:52 of the final period. Colin Moore (Medfield, Mass.) and David Warsofsky (Marshfield, Mass.) each handed out assists on the play.

The Czech Republic avoided a shutout, thanks to power-play goals from Ondrej Palat and Martin Rohan at 11:03 and 17:22, respectively.

Brandon Maxwell (Winter Park, Fla.) made 21 saves in recording his first win as a member of the U.S. National Under-18 Team. Francouz stopped 28 shots in his relief role for the Czech Republic.

The U.S. National Under-18 Team (17-17-1-4) competes in its third game of the 2008 Five Nations Tournament on Saturday (Feb. 9) against Russia at Pieksämäki Arena. Opening faceoff is penciled in for 11:30 a.m. EST.

Notes: The U.S. National Under-18 Team is 4-2 in international games this year ... Jordan Schroeder (one goal, one assist) has compiled a team-best 10 points (five goals, five assists) in six international games during the 2007-08 slate. He leads Team USA with 28 points (10-18) this year. In addition, Schroeder leads Team USA with four points (two goals, two assists) at the 2008 Five Nations Tournament ... David Warsofsky (one assist) has totaled five points (2-4) in six international games in the 2007-08 campaign. He continues to lead the Team USA defensive corps with 24 points (9-15) this year. Warsofsky has totaled three points (one goal, two assists) at the Five Nations Tournament ... Kyle Palmieri (one goal, two assists) recorded his first three points as a member of the U.S. National Under-18 Team ... Jeremy Morin netted his first game-winning goal with the U.S. National Under-18 Team. He has recorded eight points (six goals, two assists), including five power-play goals, during six games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team this year. He has two goals at the Five Nations Tournament ... Ryan Bourque (one goal) has chipped in three points (two goals, one assist) at the Five Nations Tournament ... Sweden and Russia play in the other game today at the Five Nations Tournament ... Log on to www.usahockey.com and www.finhockey.fi to access the most up-to-date information about the Five Nations Tournament, including post-game releases, box scores and updated stats.

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