Cam Fowler put a wrist shot into the lower right corner of the net through a screen just 2:09 into the game. Matthew Nieto doubled the US advantage after he streaked towards the goal and one-touched Kevin Lynch’s feather pass inside the left post at 9:27.

Just 1:55 into the second period, William Wrenn one-timed Drew Shore’s pass from the middle slot into the lower left corner for a power-play goal, making it 3-0.

Chris Brown extended the lead to 4-0 when he took Shore’s drop pass and wired a wrist shot over the right shoulder of goalkeeper Igor Bobkov 2:29 into the third period. Just one minute later, Nick Mattson fed Ryan Bourque, who sniped a shot into the upper left corner to ice the 5-0 victory.

All-in-all, the Americans outshot Russia 43-17 for the win, and Jack Campbell earned the shutout in the net for the US.

“Tonight was a culmination of two years of hard work for many of our players,” said Ron Rolston, head coach of Team USA. “They sacrificed for each other and they became a family. They had the focus, determination and persevered, which is what the National Team Development Program is all about. There is no better way to end the season and I am really happy for our players.”