Ice Hockey Worlds: Slovenia Earn Hard-Fought Win over Croatia

Vilnius, 14 April - Slovenia have made it three wins from three games at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships in Lithuania by beating Croatia 4:2 (1:0, 1:2, 2:0) in Vilnius on Tuesday. Slovenia will play Japan on Wednesday.

Vilnius, Lithuania Slovenia defeat Croatia 4 to 2 at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships. Photo: Tomaz Bregar/STA

Vilnius, Lithuania
Slovenia defeat Croatia 4 to 2 at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships.
Photo: Tomaz Bregar/STA

Vilnius, Lithuania Slovenia's line-up before a match against Croatia at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships. Photo: Tomaz Bregar/STA

Vilnius, Lithuania
Slovenia's line-up before a match against Croatia at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships.
Photo: Tomaz Bregar/STA

Vilnius, Lithuania Slovenia's line-up after winning a match against Croatia at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships. Photo: Tomaz Bregar/STA

Vilnius, Lithuania
Slovenia's line-up after winning a match against Croatia at the Division I World Ice Hockey Championships.
Photo: Tomaz Bregar/STA

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