Success all the way from the first game to the final game.
But there the United States will be too many.
Sweden’s under-18 team lost the Ice Hockey World Cup final in overtime – after collapsing in the third period.
After the thrilling 8-0 thrashing against Canada in the opening match of the World Cup, more and more eyes were directed towards Småkronorna’s progression in the U-18 World Cup in Ice Hockey.
Then the success continued throughout the tournament until the final. It was more difficult there.
He took command early
After another defeat against Canada in the semi-finals with a score of 7-2, the United States was waiting for the final match. Once Sweden arrives, it will be off to a good start. The team’s captain and top scorer, Otto Steinberg, hit the crossbar after nine and a half minutes.
After that, it will take some time before the expansion comes. Six minutes into the second half, it was Axel Sandin-Belica, as it had happened many times before during the tournament, who was responsible for a really fine pass that Noel Nord could volley down.
I lost everything in the third
But in the third period, young crowns will lose everything. With just over ten minutes left in the final period, Danny Nelson scored a tackle for the Americans. Then a strong push from the USA followed, and after Edstrom was sent off late on, the equalizer could come with three minutes left.
So the collapse will be complete. Ryan Leonard decided after just over two minutes in a three-on-three match when he made it 3-2, and the United States could be crowned world champions.
Thus, Småkronorna missed the chance for a second consecutive U18 WC gold.
