Associated Press May 25, 2023 12:37 PM ET2 Minute Read
TAMPERE, Finland — The United States defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Ice Hockey World Championships on Thursday.
The Americans came through the tournament well, claiming their eighth straight win.
“It was a tough game and I’m really proud of our team and how we stuck to our game plan,” said US head coach David Quinn. “There’s a real selflessness about our team and that was evident from the start.”
Matt Coronato scored a goal from the left circle in the early stages, when the Czechs managed just two shots on target, which was deflected off the skate of a Czech defender and into the net.
The USA defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 and reached the semifinals of the Ice Hockey World Championship. The Americans sped through the tournament to claim their eighth straight win.AP
Halfway through the second half, Nick Perbix doubled the lead with a shot into the net and beat goalkeeper Karel Vejmelka.
Cutter Gauthier completed the scoring in the third round with his seventh goal of the tournament.
Casey DeSmith made 15 saves for the shutout.
The quarterfinals were a repeat of last year’s bronze medal match, which the Czechs won 8-4.
In the Latvian capital Riga, Germany defeated favorites Switzerland 3-1 and reached the semi-finals.
Jonas Siegenthaler answered Germany’s opening goal from Maximilian Kastner before John Peterka and Nico Sturm scored for the Germans.
Later on Thursday, Canada met holders Finland in a repeat of last year’s final in Tampere, and Sweden played co-hosts Latvia in Riga.