2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge: USA 8, SWE 5 (Bronze)

Dec 16, 2023

Trevor Connelly scored four goals, including a hat trick in the first period, and United States downed Sweden to claim the bronze medal at the 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia

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