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USA crushes Czechs, will face Canada in semifinals
Sochi Olympics Ice Ho Heal
USA forward Zach Parise (9) celebrates his goal against the Czech Republic with teammates Phil Kessel (81) and Ryan Suter during the second period Wednesday's game in Shayba Arena at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia. - photo by Associated Press
SOCHI — The United States' hockey team is getting exactly what it wanted. Another shot at Canada. Dustin Brown banged in a go-ahead goal late in the first period and the Americans went on to dominate the Czech Republic 5-2 Wednesday to earn a spot in the semifinals for the third time in four Olympics.