DMITROV, Russia – The U.S. National Under-17 Team outshot Russia, but ultimately fell, 6-0, to the host country here tonight at Dmitrov Arena. With the setback, Team USA’s record dropped to 1-1 at the 2015 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament.
Russia tallied the game’s first goal on the power play, centering a pass for the tip-in at 8:36 of the opening frame. Team USA had killed off nearly four minutes of a major penalty before the score. The U.S. found itself down, 2-0, after Russia knocked a rebound into the cage at 2:01, moments after time expired on a United States power play.
Two additional power-play strikes by the Russians in the second stanza doubled the deficit for Team USA, who trailed 4-0 heading into the third period.
Russia added two markers and held the United States to five shots in the final frame to claim the victory.
The U.S. National Under-17 Team continues tournament play tomorrow (Feb. 5) against Finland. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET.
Notes: Team USA outshot Russia, 20-15 … The U.S. went 0-4 on the power play while the Russians went 3-10 … Follow @USAHockeyScores for live scoring updates from the tournament. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #U17FiveNations … Danton Cole, head coach of the U.S. National Under-17 Team, is leading the squad in Russia, along with assistant coach John Gruden and intern assistant coach Tyler Walsh … All 22 players on the roster are from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program … For the complete Under-17 Team roster, click here … Team USA claimed first place in last year’s tournament held in Sundsvall, Sweden … The U.S. National Under-17 Team trains with The Hockey IntelliGym, a revolutionary software program that trains hockey sense. To learn more, visit USAHockeyIntelliGym.com.
2015 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament
Feb. 3-6 | Dmitrov, Russia
Date Opponent Time (ET) / Result
Tues., Feb. 3 Czech Republic W, 3-1
Wed., Feb. 4 Russia L, 6-0
Thurs., Feb. 5 Finland 10:00 a.m.
Fri., Feb. 6 Sweden 10:00 a.m.
