Olympics-Ice hockey-U.S. speeds past Canada to top of Group A


  • Hockey
  • Saturday, 12 Feb 2022

2022 Beijing Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Canada v United States - National Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China - February 12, 2022. Ben Meyers of the United States in action with Mason Mctavish of Canada. REUTERS/David W Cerny

BEIJING (Reuters) - A speedy United States raced past Canada 4-2 to win the battle of North American neighbours in men's ice hockey at the Beijing Winter Games on Saturday.

The victory put the unbeaten U.S. on top of the Group A standings with record of 2-0 while Canada dropped to 1-1 and now must face the possibility of playing in the qualification round.

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