World Championship: Robertson shines in Team USA's bronze medal victory
The 21-year-old earns player-of-the-game honors for the United States with his multi-point performance on Sunday
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
Even if it wasn't for the gold, Team USA made sure it wasn't coming home empty handed. Roughly 24 hours after a heartbreaking loss to Canada, the United States regrouped and earned a 6-1 victory over Germany to win bronze at the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship in Riga, Latvia on Sunday. It marked the fourth time in the past eight years the U.S. has earned bronze at the World Championship, the best medal run for the Americans since 1931-47.
World Championship: USA comes up short in semifinal match against Canada
Team USA gave up more than two goals for the first time all tournament, and will play for bronze on Sunday
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
Team USA's hopes for a gold medal at the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship were dashed following a tough 4-2 loss to rival Canada on Saturday in Riga, Latvia. Winners of seven straight entering the semifinals, the United States never led in the defeat, and will play for bronze on Sunday (7:15 a.m. CT, NHL Network).
World Championship: Robertson helping lead way as U.S. advances to semis
A Calder Trophy finalist, the young Stars winger capped preliminary-round play with three goals and four assists
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
Making their 11th consecutive quarterfinals appearance at the IIHF Men's World Championship, the United States on Thursday made sure they weren't stopping there.
World Championship: Team USA to face Slovakia in the quarterfinals
With a 4-2 victory over Italy on Tuesday, the United States finished the preliminary round with six consecutive victories and the top seed in Group B
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
Having already punched their ticket to the quarterfinals on Monday, the United States did themselves one better by earning the top seed in Group B with a 4-2 victory over Italy on Tuesday at the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship in Riga, Latvia.
World Championship: Robertson scores game winner in 2-0 win over Germany
His power-play strike in the final minutes of the second period helps Team USA secure a spot in the quarterfinals
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
It's the little things that often separate good players from great players. Like in a tight-checking, scoreless game when one scoring chance can be the difference between winning and losing. Such is the case with Jason Robertson, who scored the game-winning goal in Team USA's 2-0 victory over Germany on Monday.
World Championship: Oettinger shines in Team USA's 2-1 win over Norway
The 22-year-old goaltender's 22-save performance on Saturday included a highlight-reel stop in the second period
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
When given the opportunity on the international stage, Jake Oettinger has delivered. The 22-year-old netminder has been nothing short of fantastic in his two appearances at the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship in Riga, Latvia, including a 22-save performance in Team USA's 2-1 victory over Norway on Saturday.
World Championship: Beniers, Boyle lead Team USA to win over Latvia
Both players score their first goals of the tournament, while Boyle earns player of the game honors for the United States
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
No matter the size of the stage, the opportunity to represent your country is always a big deal. Especially when it's your first time. For veteran forward Brian Boyle, there's no better time than the present.
World Championship: Robertson extends point streak in win over Kazakhstan
Robertson earns the primary assist on Team USA's opening goal to give him four points in three games
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
Maybe it took a few games for Team USA to find its groove, but the players wearing red, white and blue are certainly firing on all cylinders now. Two days after earning a resounding victory over Canada, the United States skated to a 3-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Tuesday at the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship in Riga, Latvia.
World Championship: Stars duo fuels Team USA to a 5-1 victory over Canada
Robertson scores for the second time in as many games and Oettinger turns aside 26 of 27 shots in a relief appearance
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
For the second time in as many days, Jason Robertson was a difference maker. But this time, the young stud had plenty of company.
World Championship: Robertson scores in opening game for Team USA
The 21-year-old was named player of the game for Team USA in a 2-1 loss to Finland on Saturday
by Kyle Shohara @kyleshohara / Digital Manager
Whether he's wearing Victory Green or the red, white and blue, Jason Robertson delivers.
Coming off a stellar 2020-21 rookie campaign with the Stars, the 21-year-old carried that momentum into the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship, scoring the lone goal for Team USA in a 2-1 loss to Finland on Saturday. This was the opening game for both clubs in the tournament, which runs through June 6.