Team USA successfully began their defense of last year's gold medal at the World Junior Championship with a 5-1 win over the
Czech Republic on the first day of the 2014 WJC.
USA goaltender
Jon Gillies was steady in goal, stopping 23 of 24 shots fired his way by the Czechs. He is expected to carry the load for the U.S. squad at this WJC after being the understudy to
John Gibson at least year's tournament. Gillies, a
Calgary Flames prospect, has been impressive this season playing for Providence College in the Hockey East conference, so USA head coach Don Lucia is hoping that Gillies will continue his strong play at this WJC.…
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