The US national team warmed up for the duel with Germany at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Finland and Latvia. Even record world champion Canada had no problems.
The Americans, who had disenchanted defending champions Finland 4-1 at the start, swept newly promoted Hungary off the ice in Tampere on Sunday (May 14, 2023) and left as table leaders in Group A in Monday’s game against the selection of the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB).
After the Hungarians surprisingly took the lead through Istvan Sofron (5th minute), Alex Tuch (7th), Nick Bonino (19th, 24th), Cutter Gauthier (34th), Connor Mackey (42nd), Rocco provided the lead Grimaldi (45th) and Luke Tuch (57th) for clear conditions. At the World Cup dress rehearsal last Tuesday in Munich, the Americans showed with a 6:3 win over the German team that they are a force to be reckoned with in the fight for the medals.
Canada starts weak but wins easily
In Group B in Riga, record world champions Canada had a little harder time. After a weak start, the team from the home country of ice hockey prevailed against newly promoted Slovenia 5:2 (0:1, 3:0, 2:1) and, like their neighbors, scored the maximum of six points after two games.