Americans in quarantine! The biggest competitor of the Slovaks won by default – PRAVDA.sk

The Swiss hockey players under the age of 20 scored a continental victory over the USA at the World Championships in Canada.

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28.12.2021 19:46, updated: 20:11

Photo: SITA / AP, Jonathan Hayward

Tyler Kleven and Samuel Kňažko in a duck fight.

Before Tuesday’s match of the “Slovak” B-group, two Americans had a positive coronavirus test and the whole team went to quarantine.

The defending champions thus lost the duel with the Swiss by default 0: 1, the official IIHF website reported.

It is not yet certain whether the Americans will be able to embark on another duel against Sweden, which is scheduled for December 30. So far, they have three points in the table for a 3: 2 triumph over Slovakia.

The Swiss are the biggest competitors of the Slovaks in the fight for the quarterfinals and the contumacy victory over the USA can help them in their efforts to get into the knockout.

“We are extremely disappointed, especially our players,” said John Vanbiesbrouck, general manager of the US national team, in an official statement, adding:

“We work and operate in an ever-changing environment and that is very challenging. We have followed the tournament protocol and will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that players still have the opportunity to play in the World Cup. ”

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