Canada Easily Moves Past Slovakia

Team Canada took on Team Slovakia in the quarter finals of the World Cup and came away with a commanding win by a score of 5-0. A fairly evenly matched first period with few chances going to either team resulted in a scoreless first period. Team Canada came out charging in the second period and quickly took the lead 2:28 into the period on a goal by Vincent Lecavalier. From there, Team Canada never gave up their relentless attack and added three more goals by the end of the second period giving them a 4-0 lead. Jarome Iginla would add another goal for Canada in the third period capping off a very impressive victory for Team Canada.

Coach Pat Quinn did not make any changes to the lineup for this game and given how well this team is playing right now, it likely it will stay the same unless an injury should force a change.

Without a doubt, Team Canada played their most effective game of the tournament and similarly to Salt Lake City, they seem to be peaking at just the right time. With their win tonight, Team Canada will take on the Czech Republic in the semi – finals. The Czech Republic beat Team Sweden in a fairly commanding fashion as well by a score of 5-1.