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The U.S. looks to clinch a berth in the IPC World Sled Hockey Championship semifinals in its final group-stage game against Italy on Wednesday (2 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Live Extra).
The U.S. is 2-0, atop its group after 6-1 and 7-0 wins over Russia and Germany, respectively. Russia finished group play 2-1, while Italy is at 1-1. The top two teams from the four-nation group advance to the semifinals Friday.
The U.S. beat Russia 1-0 in the Sochi 2014 Paralympic final but has never won a World Championship on home ice.