Artur Gavrus Scores For Belarus In Win Vs. USA

The USA Men’s Hockey team came into the 2015 Ice Hockey World Championships considered to be one of the favorites. In preliminary round play, the USA faced off against Belarus yesterday. They had won all 5 prior meetings in the last 15 years, but that would soon change. Belarus defeated the USA by a final score of 5-2 in a game that now puts Belarus at the top of Group B. With the loss, the USA team now sit 4th place with three games left in group play.

New Jersey Devils forward prospect Artur Gavrus opened up the scoring for Belarus in this game. He was able to take advantage of a counter attack and ripped a shot up high over goalie Jack Campbell. Gavrus is a key part of the Belarus team…