“Latvia Wins Bronze Medal in World Ice Hockey Championship with Dramatic Overtime Victory Against USA”

TAMPERE, Finland — Defender Kristian Rubins scored his second goal of the game 1:22 into overtime to lead Latvia to a 4-3 victory over the United States and the bronze medal at the Championship. world of ice hockey, Sunday.

This is the first time in its history that Latvia has finished in the top-3 at this event. This country had never done better than a seventh place, a feat it had achieved on three occasions.

For their part, the United States lost the bronze medal for the second consecutive year.

The American team had proved intractable by winning their first eight games of the tournament before losing the semi-final match on Saturday, by a score of 4-3 and also in overtime, this time against Germany.

Before scoring the game-winning goal, Rubins had scored the tying goal with 5:39 remaining in the third period.

Roberts Bukarts and Janis Jaks also hit the mark for Latvia.

Rocco Grimaldi managed two of USA’s goals, each time to put his side level.

Then, 6:19 into the third period, Matt Coronato gave the United States their first lead of the game.

In the grand final, later on Sunday, Canada faces Germany.