Hockey: Czech U20 team loses to US in world championship quarterfinals

The Czech national hockey team lost 0:7 to the United States in the quarterfinals of the under 20 world championships in Russia on Wednesday, meaning they cannot now a medal at the event. The Czechs conceded five goals while playing short-handed, and lost the second period 5:0. The Czechs will play either Russia or Switzerland for fifth place on Friday.

Author: Jan Richter