EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Emil Andrae broke a tie midway through the third period and Sweden beat Latvia 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the world junior hockey semifinals.
Isak Rosen opened the scoring for Sweden on a power play in the first period. Gustavs Ozolins equalized at the end of the second period. Jesper Wallstedt made 12 saves for Sweden.
In the first quarter-final, Finland beat Germany 5-2. In the evening session, Canada took on Switzerland, and the defending champions, the United States, faced the Czech Republic.
Roby Jarventie had two goals and two assists for Finland. Kasper Simontaival and Joel Maatta each had a goal and an assist, with Finland scoring four goals on the power play.
Roni Hirvonen also scored and Leevi Merilainen made 19 saves. Bennet Rossmy scored two power play goals for Germany.