It was a heartbreaking night for Canadian hockey fans as the Czech Republic eliminated Canada from the World Junior Semifinals. The Czechs were able to pull off a 4-3 victory in a thrilling game that saw both teams trading goals back and forth. The Canadians had the lead in the third period, but the Czechs were able to tie it up and then score the winning goal in overtime.
The loss was especially tough for the Canadians, who had been hoping to make it to the finals for the first time since 2015. Canada had been undefeated in the tournament up until this point, and had looked like a strong contender for the gold medal.
The United States, on the other hand, was able to advance to the finals after defeating Finland 4-2 in their semifinal match. The Americans had been impressive throughout the tournament, and they will now face off against the Czech Republic in the championship game.
The Czech Republic has been a surprise team in this tournament, as they had not been expected to make it this far. They have been playing with a lot of heart and determination, and have been able to pull off some impressive victories.
It will be an exciting final between two teams that have both played well throughout the tournament. The United States will be looking to win their first gold medal since 2017, while the Czech Republic will be looking to make history by winning their first ever gold medal.
No matter who wins, it has been an exciting tournament so far and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the end. For now, all eyes are on the championship game between the United States and the Czech Republic.
