The U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team fell, 6-2, to Russia in its tournament-opening game Monday evening at Easton Arena. Jake Ratzlaff (Rosemount, Minn.) and Blake Biondi (Hermantown, Minn.) led the U.S. scoring effort.
Team USA returns to action Tuesday (Aug. 6) when it takes on tournament host Slovakia at Easton Arena. Puck drop is slated for 1 p.m. ET.
Recap: bit.ly/2MB9iTb
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