Chicago Blackhawks prospects Vincent Hinostroza and Tyler Motte will look to help the United States defeated defending champion Canada in the semifinals at the World Championships on Saturday. A win by the Americans would put them in the gold-medal game for the first time since 1960, which is also the last time they won the tournament.
Tampa Bay held off Pittsburgh to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final and tie the series at 2-2 on Friday. San Jose looks to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Final against San Jose on Saturday.
HAWKS
**Worlds: Panarin, Pokka to meet in semifinals (SCH)
AIHL
**A Brave new world in Australian hockey (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Blues will start Allen for Game 4 (STLGT)
**Playoff run has Blues using rooftop dryers to keep Scottrade cool (STL P-D)
**Tarasenko a non-factor in WCF (STL P-D)
**Do the Capitals want a second chance with Eakin? (DBD)
NHL
**RECAP: Lightning hold Pens to tie series (RC)
**Kessel left with bottle of mouthwash, gum in stall (theScore)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Report: Datsyk “agreed” to two-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg (WIIM)
**Memorial Cup: Red Deer vs. London
**Clark Cup Final: Tri-City sweeps Dubuque to win its first Clark Cup (USHL)
**IIHF approves 3-on-3 OT for 2017 (TSN)
**OHL Flint names Oulahen head coach (PHT)