Canada blanks Slovakia in semi of under-18 hockey worlds

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Canada will face Sweden for the men’s under-18 world hockey championship.

Jack Ivankovic stopped all 24 shots he faced as Canada blanked Slovakia 4-0 on Friday in the semifinal of the international tournament.

Cole Reschny and Jack Nesbitt each had a power-play goal in the third period for Canada.

Xavier Villeneuve opened scoring in the second and Ryan Roobroeck added some insurance with an even-strength goal with two minutes left to play.

Canada and Sweden will play in the tournament’s final on Saturday.

Sweden beat the United States 4-3 in Friday’s other semifinal. 

Michal Pradel made 35 saves for Slovakia.

The Slovaks will face the U.S. for bronze earlier Saturday.

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