Finland beats US 4-3 in OT in world junior hockey; Canada rebounds from loss to top Germany 3-0

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Tuomas Uronen scored at 1:46 of overtime to give Finland a 4-3 victory over the defending champion United States on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship.

Uronen, who plays for the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League, came down the right side on a rush and beat goalie Trey Augustine high to the glove side.

The Americans lost for the first time in three games. They'll finish Group A play Tuesday night against Canada. Finland has won two straight after an opening loss to Canada.

In the late game at Canadian Tire Centre, Carter George made 18 saves to help Canada rebound from an overtime loss to Latvia with a 3-0 victory over Germany.

Jesse Kiiskinen, Julius Miettinen and Arttu Alasiurua also scored for Finland, and Petteri Rimpinen made 41 saves.

Carey Terrance of the Erie Otters of the OHL, Cole Hutson of Boston University and Brody Ziemer of Minnesota scored for the United States. Augustine, from Michigan State, stopped 29 shots.

For Canada, Oliver Bonk opened the scoring midway through the first period, Caden Price made it 2-0 with 4:58 left in the game and Mathieu Cataford added an empty-netter.

In Group B at TD Place, Sweden and Czechia each improved to 3-0 ahead of their showdown Tuesday night in the round-robin finale.

Tom Willander had two goals and assist in Sweden's 7-5 victory over Switzerland. Eduard Sale scored twice to help Czechia beat Slovakia 4-2.

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Canada forward Mathieu Cataford (28) tries to get the puck into the net behind Germany goaltender Nico Pertuch (1) as he is pressured by Germany forward Noah Samanski (8) during first-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada defenseman Oliver Bonk (5) celebrates after his goal with teammate Sam Dickinson (3) during first-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action against Germany in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada forward Ethan Gauthier (20) tries to deflect the puck past Germany goaltender Nico Pertuch, left, as he is pressured by Germany defenseman Max Hense (4) during second-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

The puck hits Germany defenseman Carlos Handel (7) as he collides with Canada goaltender Carter George during first-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland defenseman Daniel Nieminen (7) and United States forward Cole Eiserman (91) collide during first-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

The players on the Finland bench celebrate after a goal by teammate Arttu Alasiurua against the United States during first-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

U.S.A. forward Carey Terrance (10) celebrates his goal against Finland during the first period of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament in Ottawa on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States goaltender Trey Augustine is sprayed with ice from a skate blade while taking on Finland during second-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States defenseman Drew Fortescue (5) pushes Finland forward Julius Miettinen (27) to the ice and picks up a penalty on the play during third-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

A young Finland fan holds a sign behind United States goaltender Trey Augustine (1) during second-period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland forward Tuomas Uronen (15) celebrates with defenseman Mitja Jokinen (2) after scoring the overtime winning goal against United States goaltender Trey Augustine during IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland forward Tuomas Uronen (15) scores the overtime winning goal against United States goaltender Trey Augustine (1) during IHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a defiant statement to his conservative supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul, vowing to “fight to the end” against what he called “anti-state forces,” as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month’s martial law decree.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has a week to execute its detainment warrant against Yoon, issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday. The warrant came after Yoon defied several requests to appear for questioning and blocked searches of his office, hindering an investigation into whether his short-lived power grab on Dec. 3 amounted to rebellion.

Oh Dong-woon, the anti-corruption agency’s chief prosecutor, has indicated that police forces might be deployed if Yoon’s security service resists the detention attempt, which could occur as early as Thursday. But it remains unclear whether Yoon can be compelled to submit to questioning.

Yoon’s legal team issued a statement on Thursday warning that any attempt by the anti-corruption agency to use police mobile units for his detention would exceed their legal authority. The lawyers further said that police officers could face arrest by either the "presidential security service or any citizens” if they try to detain him.

In a message to hundreds of supporters gathered outside his residence Wednesday evening, Yoon said he would continue to fight against anti-state forces “violating our sovereignty” and putting the nation in “danger.” He applauded his supporters for their efforts to protect the country’s “liberal democracy and constitutional order” and said he was watching their protests on live YouTube broadcasts, according to a photo of the message shared by Yoon’s lawyers.

The liberal opposition Democratic Party, which drove the legislative vote that impeached Yoon on Dec. 14 over the martial law imposition, accused the president of trying to mobilize his supporters to block his detention and called for law enforcement authorities to execute the warrant immediately.

A growing number of Yoon’s supporters were again gathering near his residence on Thursday morning amid a heavy police presence, waving small South Korean and American flags and holding signs opposing his impeachment.

Yoon’s lawyers have argued that the court’s detainment warrant is “invalid,” claiming that the anti-corruption agency lacks legal authority to investigate rebellion charges. They also accuse the court of bypassing a law that says locations potentially linked to military secrets cannot be seized or searched without the consent of the person in charge.

Some experts believe the anti-corruption agency, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities, would not risk clashing with Yoon’s security service, which has said it will provide security to Yoon in accordance with the law. The office may instead issue another summons for Yoon to appear for questioning if they are not able to execute the detainment warrant by Jan. 6.

Yoon’s presidential powers were suspended following the National Assembly vote to impeach him on Dec. 14 over his imposition of martial law, which lasted only hours but has triggered weeks of political turmoil, halted high-level diplomacy and rattled financial markets. Yoon’s fate now lies with the Constitutional Court, which has begun deliberations on whether to uphold the impeachment and formally remove Yoon from office or reinstate him.

To formally end Yoon’s presidency, at least six justices on the nine-member Constitutional Court must vote in favor.

The National Assembly voted last week to also impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had assumed the role of acting president after Yoon’s powers were suspended, over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of Yoon’s case.

In the face of growing pressure, the country’s new interim leader, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, appointed two new justices on Tuesday, which possibly increased the chances of the court upholding Yoon’s impeachment.

Cho Han-chang, one of the newly appointed court justices, said Thursday that he begins his job with a “heavy heart.” Jeong Gye-seon, the other new justice, expressed hope that the remaining vacancy would be filled.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally to oppose a court having issued a warrant to detain Yoon, near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The signs read, "Oppose impeachment." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally to oppose a court having issued a warrant to detain Yoon, near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The signs read, "Oppose impeachment." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally to oppose a court having issued a warrant to detain Yoon, near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally to oppose a court having issued a warrant to detain Yoon, near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The signs read, "Oppose impeachment." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally to oppose a court having issued a warrant to detain Yoon, near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The signs read, "Oppose impeachment." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

FILE - In this photo provided by the South Korean President Office, the country's President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 14, 2024. (South Korean Presidential Office via AP, File)