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.
