This Day in 1960 US Olympic Hockey
Feb. 20, 1960 – Squaw Valley, CA – The USA has the day off a day after beating Czechoslovakia. In the other two groups, Canada and the USSR are both on the schedule, playing the second of back-to-back games. Defending World Champion Canada wins pool B by defeating Sweden 5-2 and Japan 19-1. The USSR, defending Olympic Champions, wins Pool C with an 8-0 victory against Germany and an 8-4 victory against Finland. One day of pool play remains, with the USA facing Australia for the opportunity to win Pool A.
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