U20 WJC Game Day: 12/31/10

Submitted by pete on December 31, 2010 - 20:24

Slovakia 0 @ Finland 6
Richard Panik, Slovakia, 0-0-0, -2, 2 PIM, 3 SOG
Tournament totals: 4 GP, 2-1-3, -1, 8 PIM

Adam Janosik, Slovakia, 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 0 SOG
Tournament totals: 4 GP, 0-2-2, +2, 2 PIM

Minnesota Wild draft pick Erik Haula had a pair of goals as Finland pummelled relegation round-bound Slovakia 6-0. Lightning prospect Adam Janosik was named Slovakia's best player in the defeat. Fellow Lightning prospect Richard Panik took a minor for interference in the match.

Canada 5 @ Sweden 6 (SO)
Carter Ashton, Canada, 0-0-0, -1, 2 PIM, 1 SOG
Tournament totals: 4 GP, 0-1-1, -1, 2 PIM

Brett Connolly, Canada, 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 1 SOG
Tournament totals: 4 GP, 0-2-2, +1, 0 PIM

Thrashers draft pick Carl Klingberg had a pair of goals as Sweden upset Canada 6-5 in a shootout. Lightning prospect Carter Ashton took a minor for slashing in the match.

Slovakia will play Norway Sunday in their opening match of the relegation round. Canada awaits the outcome of tonight's games before the schedule for the medal round is set.