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U.S. National Under-17 Team Skates Past Slovakia, 5-2, at Four Nations Tournament

Published on November 9, 2013 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


PRIEVIDZA, Slovakia - Brody Stevens (Ann Arbor, Mich.) netted two goals, as the U.S. National Under-17 Team skated past Slovakia, 5-2, here tonight at Prievidza Arena. With the win, Team USA improved to 2-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) at the 2013 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament.

"The team showed great character and resolve in tonight's win," said Don Granato, head coach of the U.S. National Under-17 Team. "The goal in any international tournament we compete in is to win a title and we have that opportunity tomorrow against Russia. We'll be prepared for what will be a great matchup."

Stevens opened scoring for Team USA at 2:47 of the first frame. Brendan Warren (Carleton, Mich.) and Michael Floodstrand (Hinsdale, Ill.) collected assists on the play. The U.S. doubled its lead off the stick of Colin White (Hanover, Mass.) at 13:28. Noah Hanifin (Norwood, Mass.) earned the lone assist on the tally.

Team USA extended its lead, 3-0, when Christian Evers (Waukee, Iowa) found the back of the net at 7:59 of the second stanza. Dennis Yan (Troy, Mich.) recorded an assist on the play. Slovakia struck back at 11:39 to close the gap, 3-1, before being awarded a penalty shot after a Team USA infraction. Slovakia converted on its opportunity to inch closer, 3-2.

The U.S. grabbed back its two-goal advantage at 8:42 of the final frame off Stevens' second goal of the contest. Warren registered his second assist on the score. Jack Roslovic (Columbus, Ohio) capped the scoring for Team USA, potting a power-play goal at 13:10. Hanifin and Yan recorded helpers.

Luke Opilka (St. Louis, Mo.) kicked out 16 shots in the win for Team USA, while Adam Huska made 37 saves in the loss for Slovakia.

The U.S. National Under-17 Team wraps up tournament play tomorrow (Nov. 10) versus Russia. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. EST at Prievidza Arena.

NOTES: For today's box score, click here ... The U.S. National Under-17 Team is looking to successfully defend its title at the U17 Four Nations Tournament, having claimed first place in four consecutive years (2009-12) ... Follow @USAHockeyScores on Twitter for scoring updates during the Four Nations Tournament. Scores will be designated with the #4NationsU17 hashtag ... For the official U17 Four Nations Tournament page, click here ... For additional coverage, visit USA Hockey's National Team Development Program website and Facebook page ... The U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams train with The Hockey IntelliGym, a revolutionary software program released on October 1, 2010 that trains hockey sense. To learn more, visit USAHockeyIntelliGym.com

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