WJC REPORT: Big wins & big losses
by Marc Ciampa / Edmonton Oilers| Oilers prospect Olivier Roy collides with Czech Republic's Petr Straka during Tuesday's game (photo by Getty Images) |
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All five of the prospects saw action on Tuesday in Buffalo with four coming away with the regulation victory and three points.
Goaltender Olivier Roy stopped 17 of 19 shots for Team Canada as they rolled to a 7-2 win over the Czech Republic. Curtis Hamilton had an even rating and one shot on goal in a winning cause.
Anton Lander scored the game-winning goal for Sweden in a 2-0 win over Russia. Lander had three shots on goal and was +1 in the game.
Neighbouring Finland also had a shutout victory, blanking Switzerland 4-0. Oilers prospect Toni Rajala had an assist and three shots on goal.
Slovakia lost 6-1 to the USA and Martin Marincin was tossed with less than 8 minutes to play in the third period for an elbow to the head of Jason Zucker. Marincin received a major, match penalty and game misconduct for his actions. Marincin had a +1 rating despite his team's shellacking.
The Oilers prospect received a three-game suspension on Thursday as a result of the penalty. That would put him out until at least the semifinals if his team makes it.
On tap for Wednesday among games involving Oilers prospects is Finland vs. Germany and Canada vs. Norway.
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Canada/Czech HighlightsWatch the big plays from Canada's 7-2 win over Czech Republic on Tuesday.
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USA/Slovakia HighlightsThe Americans pounded the Slovaks 6-1. Watch the highlights here.
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Hall & Eberle talk World JuniorsOilers Taylor Hall & Jordan Eberle talk about their World Junior experiences.
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- Dec 24: WJC creates unforgettable memories
- Dec 23: Sabres ready to welcome world to Buffalo for WJC
- Dec 23: Future Watch: Anton Lander
- Dec 20: Pelss & Latvia win U20
- Dec 15: Roy & Hamilton named to National Junior Team
Dec 10: Hall & Eberle talk World Junior Memories at Priority Draw Launch
- Read more on the World Junior Hockey Championships
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Sunday, December 26:
Canada 6 - Russia 3
Gamesheet | Recap | 
Photos | Highlights Sweden 7 - Norway 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos USA 3 - Finland 2 (OT)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights Monday, December 27:
Slovakia 2 - Germany 1 (OT)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Tuesday, December 28:
Finland 4 - Switzerland 0
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Canada 7 - Czech 2
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsSweden 2 - Russia 0
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos USA 6 - Slovakia 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsWednesday, December 29:
Finland vs. Germany - 1:30 p.m.
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsCanada vs. Norway - 5:30 p.m.
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsThursday, December 30:
Slovakia vs. Switzerland - 1:00 p.m.
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsSweden vs. Czech - 1:00 p.m.
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsFriday, December 31:
Finland vs. Slovakia - 10:30 a.m.
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights | Post-Game InterviewsSweden vs. Canada - 2:00 p.m.
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