In a three-on-three match, Chaz Lucius took advantage of the Swedish passivity and lifted a backhand past Carl Lindbom. Just like yesterday against the Czech Republic in the semifinals, the Juniores crown lost in the mud.
– It’s incredibly disappointing and I think we deserve to win this match. It’s very sour when I’m here, says union captain Magnus Hävelid.
With 2.13 left, Leo Carlsson was tripped cleanly. On the power play, the USA made it 7-6, the puck was pushed in with many players around the cage, and upon video review, Cutter Gauthier’s goal was conceded.
However, it did not break Sweden. With the goaltender out, Filip Bystedt tied it at 7-7 with 22 seconds left with an open goal after the puck rebounded into the field with the goaltender out.
Sweden once led in the goal celebration
At the start of the third period, Noah Östlund made it 6-5, the first time Sweden had taken the lead, having let themselves go on goal unmolested. New United States goalkeeper Kadian Mbereko had to find the back of the net after just four minutes.
The USA tied it at 6-6 when Luke Hughes went down but was still able to drive the puck behind the surprised Carl Lindbom.
When the second half was about to end when Sweden dug deep and scored two quick goals. First, Milton Oscarsson found the puck that had fallen behind goaltender Trey Augustine and slotted it into the 5-4. Then Liam Öhgren pushed hard and caught Augustine’s clearance and kicked from the 5-5 spot from a tight angle from the left. 26 seconds elapsed between goals.
It was the ninth goal of the period, a difficult scoring explosion in front of crowded doctors in Halifax.
When the USA withdrew the decision, the fifteenth (!) goal was a fact.
Crazy period in the match for bronze – offered nine (!) Goals:
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