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U.S. National Under-18 Team Doubles up Sweden, 4-2, at Five Nations Tournament

February 7, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


DMITROV, Russia - Dylan Larkin (Waterford, Mich.) scored two goals and added one assist as the U.S. National Under-18 Team doubled up Sweden, 4-2, here today at Dmitrov Arena. With the win, Team USA improves to 3-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) at the 2014 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament.

Larkin opened the scoring at 5:13 of the first frame. Jack Glover (Golden Valley, Minn.) and Ryan Hitchcock (Manhasset, N.Y.) collected helpers on the play. Sweden struck back just under two minutes later to knot the game at one. Team USA regained the lead off Larkin's second tally of the period. Hitchcock again connected with Larkin for his second assist.

Alex Tuch (Baldwinsville, N.Y.) notched the lone goal of the second stanza, knocking his own rebound into the net. Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, Mass.) and Sonny Milano (Massapequa, N.Y.) registered assists on the score. With the marker, Team USA took a 3-1 advantage into the second intermission.

Sweden climbed to within one goal at 4:08 of the third period. Just as Team USA killed off a tripping penalty, Ryan Wagner (Park Ridge, Ill.) sprung from the box and potted a breakaway goal to lift the U.S. past Sweden, 4-2. Larkin recorded the lone assist on the insurance marker.

Blake Weyrick (Ojai, Calif.) made 24 saves in the win for Team USA, while Felix Sandstrom turned away 35 shots in the loss for Sweden.

The U.S. National Under-18 Team closes out tournament play tomorrow (Feb. 8) versus the Czech Republic. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. EST at Dmitrov Arena.

NOTES: Team USA outshot Sweden, 39-26 ... The U.S. went 0-5 on the power play, while Sweden went 0-3 ... For the complete U.S. National Under-18 Team roster, click here ... The U.S. National Under-18 Team is seeking its first title at the Five Nations Tournament since 2011. Team USA has claimed first place six times (1999, 2005, 2007-09, 2011) ... Follow @USAHockeyScores on Twitter for live scoring updates during the Five Nations Tournaments. Scores will be designated with the #5nationsU18 tag ... For additional coverage, visit the NTDP Facebook page and follow @USANTDP on Twitter ... The U.S. National Under-18 Team trains with The Hockey IntelliGym, a revolutionary new software program that trains hockey sense. To learn more, visit USAHockeyIntelliGym.com.

2014 U18 Five Nations Tournament Schedule - United States

Feb. 4-8, 2014 - Dmitrov, Russia

Date Opponent Location Time (EST) / Result

Tues., Feb. 4 Russia Dmitrov W, 5-2

Thurs., Feb. 6 Finland Dmitrov W, 8-3

Fri., Feb. 7 Sweden Dmitrov W, 4-2

Sat., Feb. 8 Czech Republic Dmitrov 6:30 a.m.

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