2012 WJC Quarter-Final Results
RUS 2 vs. CZE 1 OT
Team Russia won a dramatic 2-1 overtime thriller over the Czech Republic Monday night and will face Canada in Tuesday night’s Semi-Final in Calgary. SUBWAY Super Series players Danil Apalkov and Grigori Zheldakov scored the goals for Russia, while Rimouski Oceanic forward Jakub Culek scored for the Czech Republic. Ottawa 67’s goaltender Petr Mrazek was named Player of the Game for the Czechs making 43 saves despite the loss.
FIN 8 vs. SVK 5
Finland will face Sweden in the other Semi-Final matchup on Tuesday after defeating Slovakia 8-5. Marek Tvrdon of the Vancouver Giants scored for Slovakia, with CHL players Tomas Jurco of the Saint John Sea Dogs, Martin Marincin of the Prince George Cougars, and Adam Janosik of the Gatineau Olympiques recording assists.
SUI 4 vs. DEN 3 OT
In relegation round play, Switzerland pulled off an overtime win over Denmark with Guelph Storm forward Tanner Richard scoring the game-winner. Alessio Bertaggia of the Brandon Wheat Kings picked up a goal and an assist, with Dario Trutmann of the Plymouth Whalers, Lino Martschini of the Peterborough Petes, and Sven Andrighetto of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies each recording an assist for Switzerland. Nicklas Jensen of the Oshawa Generals scored two goals for Denmark.
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