Source: SITA/AP/Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
PIEŠŤANY – The Czech Republic’s under-20 hockey squad is off to a strong start at the Five Nations Tournament in Piešťany, securing a decisive victory in their second outing.
The young Czechs dominated Switzerland with a convincing 5-1 win on Friday, propelling them to six points in the standings. This puts them in a tie with fellow Nordic powerhouses Finland and Sweden, though the Czechs have played one less game. In a highly anticipated matchup, Finland emerged victorious over Sweden in the day’s other game, also with a 5-1 scoreline.
Simultaneously occurring, the host nation, Slovakia’s under-20 team, is still searching for their first points after two contests. They had a rest day on Friday. The young Slovaks face a crucial weekend ahead, with matchups against the Czech Republic on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Switzerland on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. This tournament serves as a vital tune-up for the Slovak “twenties” as they prepare for the upcoming World Junior Championship in the USA, set to kick off at the turn of the year.
Five Nations Tournament – Under-20 Players in Piešťany:
switzerland 1 – 5 Czech Republic (0-2, 1-1, 0-2)
Sweden 1 – 5 Finland (1-2, 0-2, 0-1)
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- Source: TASR
