World Championship: Four through to medal round

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It was a busy day for Blackhawks representatives in the quarterfinals of the 2016 IIHF World Championship, as the eight remaining teams vied for a spot in the medal round on Saturday. In St. Petersburg, a young Team USA squad took on the Czech Republic, Team A winners, and emerged with a 2-1 shootout win after neither team was able to convert on any of six power-play opportunities. Later, Canada thoroughly defeated Sweden 6-0 to set up another border battle in the semifinals, as Rockford IceHogs forwards Vinny Hinostroza and Tyler Motte will help the U.S. try to avenge a 5-1 opening night loss.

In Moscow, Finland cruised to a 5-1 win over Denmark, while the Russians fell behind to an early goal by Germany, but eventually won 4-1 to …

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