Canada routs Swiss to reach Ivan Hlinka semis

Vancouver Giants winger Tyler Benson. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

BRECLAV, Czech Republic — Tyson Jost scored three goals as Canada downed Switzerland 9-2 on Wednesday at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup under-18 hockey tournament.

Canada clinched top spot in Group A with the win and will play Russia in a semifinal on Friday.

Tyler Benson had a goal and three assists for Canada, while Nolan Patrick and Sam Steel each had a goal and two assists.

Josh Mahura, Kale Clague and Samuel Girard also scored for Canada (3-0), while goaltender Carter Hart made 13 saves.

Cyril Oehen and Nico Hischier scored for Switzerland (0-3).

Philip Wuthrich made 40 saves for the Swiss.

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