2018 World Challenge Cup. Russia U18 - USA U18

In the final of the 2018 World Challenge Cup, the under 18 Russian national team will take on the USA in Bonnyville, Canada.

So far, Russia U18 have been perfect in the tournament, beating Canada East 5:3 ,the Czech Republic 4:2, Canada West 3:0 and the USA 4:3 in the group stages. In the ensuing semi-final, the team breezed past the Czechs again 4:1.

For their part, the USA lost to the Russians 3:4 and Canada East 1:2 in a penalty shootout, but defeated the Czech Republic 4:2, Canada East 7:3 and Canada West 3:2.

Puck drop is scheduled for 02:00 Moscow time.