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U.S. tops Austria 6-1 in first round

Associated Press

Monday, April 27, 2009

BERN, Switzerland -- The United States broke open a close game with four goals in the third period, beating Austria 6-1 on Monday to reach the second round of the ice hockey world championship. Dustin Brown had a goal and two assists, and Patrick O'Sullivan and Jason Blake each added a goal and an assist for the Americans. Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak and defenseman Matt Niskanen also scored goals. U.S. coach Ron Wilson challenged his team when it led 2-1 after two periods. "I think they r ...

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