US EditionZellers Scores Twice, Has 3 Points in 6-3 US Win over Germany in World Junior Championships
Team USA dominated Germany with balanced scoring and strong defense to start their title defense at the World Junior Championship, continuing a 14-1 historical series advantage.
- On Friday, Team USA beat Germany 6-3 at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota, to start its World Juniors title defense.
- With eight players back from last year's gold team, the United States national junior team dominated recent meetings, including an 8-0 exhibition game rout of the Germany U20 team.
- Midgame action showed that the U.S. scored three times in the first period, including a rebound finish by Max Plante and a goal by Chase Reid, with shot totals at 46-20.
- With group play ongoing, Team USA faces Switzerland Saturday while Germany meets Slovakia, and nine U.S. players recorded at least a point through Group A schedule.
- Beyond the result, United States pursues its first-ever three-peat at the U20 tournament, led by Bob Motzko, University of Minnesota head coach, with national coverage on NHL Network and Fubo.
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Zellers scores twice, has 3 points in 6-3 US win over Germany in world junior championships
Will Zellers scored twice and added an assist as the United States beat Germany 6-3 in both team’s opening game of the World Junior Championships on Friday.Zellers scored twice in the second period, picking up assists from Anthony Spellacy on both goals.
Will Zellers scored twice and the Americans began the World Junior Hockey Championship by winning 6-3 against the Germans.
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