Sweden National Team uses American goalie during major tournament
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During a major international summer hockey tournament, the Swedish National Team had to use an American as their goalie after an emergency occurred.
The World Junior Summer Showcase tournament got underway in the USA today, with players from several countries around the world playing. Team USA was set to play Sweden in a game, however fans began to notice something very strange during warm-ups. An American goalie by the name of Joey Slavick was seen representing Team Sweden. Many were left scratching their heads.
A rare sight: American USNTDP goaltender Joey Slavick is backing up Sweden today. #WJSS
It is unclear as to why Slavick was put on the Swedish team, however many are assuming it was due to a last minute emergency with one of the Swedish goalies. Slavick didn't start the game, but he was put on the roster as a backup to Sweden's main goalie Olof Glifford.
Lines for USA Blue vs. Sweden. #WJSS
Sweden got completely crushed by USA in this one, with the final score of the game ending 7-2 for the Americans.
It doesn't appear that Slavick was put in at all for this one, however it was no doubt a memorable experience that he will remember forever.
Credit: House of Hockey
American goaltender forced to represent Sweden after goaltending emergency
American goaltender forced to represent Sweden after goaltending emergency
Source: HockeyDB
Joey Slavick Statistics
Joey Slavick Statistics
| POLL | ||
28 JUILLET | 52 ANSWERS Sweden National Team uses American goalie during major tournament Should Sweden have let the American goalie Joey Slavick see some game action? | ||
| Yes | 40 | 76.9 % |
| No | 12 | 23.1 % |
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