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2021 IIHF Men’s World Championships: Quarterfinals Set

The 2021 IIHF Men’s World Championships wrapped up their quarterfinal action on Thursday afternoon, setting up some interesting semifinal games including Canada facing the United States (Tage Thompson). Germany (Tobias Rieder, JJ Peterka) will face Finland (Arttu Ruotsalainen) in the other semifinal, with both games held on Saturday.

Here’s what you missed in today’s action:

Germany 3, Switzerland 2 (SO)

Germany goals: Tom Kuhnhackl, Leon Gawanke

Switzerland goals: Ramon Untersander, Fabrice Herzog

Tobias Rieder recorded one assist in the win. He skated a total of 17:40 and had five shots.

Germany is on the board late in the second period.