Medal Round: Semi-Finals

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Semi-Final 1:

Team World vs. Team USA

 

Semi-Final 2:

Team Europe vs. Team Canada

 

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Semi-final 1 Game recap: 

The best team in the group faced wildcard winner as it's first playoffs opponent. USA ended their group with a great results : 10-3-1.  On the eve of the gameday Team USA were considered as a favorite of the match up. According to the full game stats teamsl made 46 hits and that is a result of physical game on every zone of the ice. It was not expected but first period ended with no goals. In the second one Team USA increased traffic in the offensive zone and scored three power plays goals. Jesse Teno made 35 saves and was named the first star of the game. His remarkable plays made an advantage that sent team straight to the final. Overall, team USA struggled scoring goals during the first 20 minutes but finally made it. No drama in the game. 

Edited November 7, 2022 by qripll