World Cup Of Hockey Day 1: Canada Wins Big, USA Falls
The World Cup of Hockey kicked off on Saturday with mixed results for the Blackhawks.
In the first game, the US lost 3-0 to Team Europe. Patrick Kane had a bad turnover that led to a Leon Draisaitl goal. Kane was minus-two in 18:48 as the Americans dropped a game they needed to win.
Canada also played their first game and destroyed the Czech Republic 6-0. Jonathan Toews scored a goal in 16:10 in the victory. Defenseman Michal Kempny was minus-one in 19:25 for the losers.
Short-range finish by @JonathanToews. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/hlCbPVNaCT
— #WCH2016 (@NHL) September 18, 2016
The US plays Canada on Tuesday.
I thought that other than his two big blunders, Michal Kempny looked pretty solid. He seems to move well and pass well. Not bad considering the competition.
With the addition of Kempny, Campbell and another year of experience for TVR the Hawks should be back to having one of the top D in the league. They just need a few of their young forwards to be able to hold their own. Should be a very interesting year.
A must win game now for the US when they play Canada