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Team USA is the new U18 world champion! The U.S. National Team Development Program produced another emphatic victory tonight in Poprad, knocking off last year's gold medallists Finland, 4-2.
Sweden had the better of play, created more scoring chances, and had the puck more, but Russia scored the goals, taking the bronze with a 3-0 win over Sweden.
The Americans will be trying to win their seventh gold at the U18 in the last nine years after beating Sweden for the 13th time in 15 all-time meetings.
Toni Utunen’s one-time blast from the point gave Finland a 2-1 overtime win in the semi-final against Russia. They go to the final for the third straight year.
