Berard puts Team USA Up in the First Period, Hughes with an assist

Team USA goes up 1-0 in the first period on the powerplay by a goal from Brett Berard. This is his first of the tournament.

🚨 POWERPLAY GOAL! @usahockey takes the early lead thanks to @bberard9! #WorldJuniors#USASWE pic.twitter.com/7iSni7w28o— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) August 15, 2022

A "stuff-play" in front of the net had Berard in perfect positioning to get a few whacks at it and eventually netted the goal in the first period. He was assisted by L. Hughes who has had a great tournament so far.

The first period comes to an end 1-0 with USA winning thus far. The goal from Berard on the powerplay is the only goal. USA has been such a powerhouse, but the first period has not been their strongest. Stay tuned for an exciting 2nd period as this where USA has typically put on the scoring clinic.


Here are the Standing currently for the WJC of 2022.