Trent Frederic scored four goals and Kieffer Bellows had two goals and an assist as Team USA built up a big lead and coasted in a 9-3 win over the Czech Republic in the 2018 World Juniors bronze medal game.
The US lineup featured a few small changes, most notably the starting goaltending duties falling to Jake Oettinger, and Logan Brown being a scratch once more. Kailer Yamamoto was deemed healthy after a late game stick to the knee by Sweden’s Oskar Steen. The Czechs once more turned to Josef Korenar in net as they looked to end a strong tournament with a medal around their necks.