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By Troy Gillard (Twitter: @Troy_Gillard)

Russia, USA open with wins at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Aug 7, 2018 | 9:44 AM

Preliminary round play in Pool B for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup got underway Monday with a pair of games at the Servus Arena.

Russia romped to a 7-2 win over Finland in the opening game. Arseni Gritsyuk scored twice, Vasili Podkolzin added a goal and two assists. Red Deer Rebels forward Oleg Zaitsev also scored for Russia.

In the evening game, the United States cruised to a 6-0 win over the Czech Republic.

Grant Silianoff had a big night with a goal and three assists for the Americans while Robert Mastrosimone scored twice.

Dustin Wolf, who plays for the Everett Silvertips made 23 saves for the shutout.

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Two more games hit the ice Tuesday at the Servus Arena as Russia takes on Czech Republic at 3 p.m. followed by Finland versus the United States at 7 p.m.

Pool A action in Edmonton sees Canada take on Slovakia at 7 p.m. after Switzerland meets Sweden at 3 p.m. 

Canada opened the tournament with a 10-0 win over Switzerland on Monday. 

 

by Troy Gillard (Twitter: @Troy_Gillard)

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