BRNO, Czech Republic — Erik Middendorf (Scottsdale, Ariz.) and Oliver Wahlstrom (Quincy, Mass.) notched one goal each, but the U.S. National Under-17 Team fell to Sweden, 3-2, in the opening game of the 2017 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament here today at Sportcentrum Luzanky.
Team USA is 0-0-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) at the tournament and will continue competition at 9 a.m. ET tomorrow (Feb. 9) at DRFG Arena when it takes on Russia.
Team USA goaltender Keegan Karki (Sartell, Minn.) made 25 saves, while Sweden’s Olof Lindbom stopped 28 shots.
For a full game recap, please click here.
NOTES: Oliver Wahlstrom was named the U.S. Player of the Game … The U.S. is competing in the 2017 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament with Czech Republic, Finland, Russia and Sweden … Follow along on Twitter at @USAHockeyNTDP and using the hashtag #5NationsU17.
