Russia edges Finland to win under-17 Hockey Challenge; Sweden tops Canada for bronze
Nov 10, 2018 | 7:45 PM
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SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Russia scored two goals in the second period, including Ignat Kokhanin’s game-winner, to rally from a 1-0 deficit for a 2-1 victory over Finland on Saturday to capture gold at the world under-17 Hockey Challenge.
Daniil Gushchin also scored for the Russians, who picked up their fourth gold medal at the tournament and fifth including the Soviet Union.
Eero Niemi opened the scoring for Finland just over four minutes into the first period.
Russia’s Yaroslav Askarov made 22 saves for the victory, while Joel Blomqvist stopped 14 shots for the loss.
