MINSK, Belarus -- The Czech Republic scored three second-period, power-play goals in beating the United States 4-3 in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday. Troy Aikman College Jersey . Also, Russia blanked France 3-0 to face defending champion Sweden or Belarus in the semifinals on Saturday. The Czechs will play Canada or Finland in the semis. Captain Tomas Rolinek answered Brock Nelsons power-play goal in the opening period, and Tomas Hertl, Roman Cervenka and Ondrej Nemec all beat veteran goaltender Tim Thomas on power plays in less than 10 minutes in the middle period. U.S. captain Justin Abdelkader received a five-minute penalty and was ejected for a big hit on forward Vladimir Sobotka, who needed treatment on the ice and did not return to the game. Czech coach Vladimir Ruzicka didnt give details about his injury but said he hoped Sobotka will be available for the semis. Tyler Johnson reduced the deficit to 4-2 with 1:10 left in the game, and added his second 13 seconds later, but it was too late and the U.S., bronze medallists last year, came up short. "I wish they (the goals) would have come a little sooner," Johnson said. Hertl and Cervenka scored from rebounds during Abdelkaders penalty, and Jaromir Jagr set up Nemec to drive a slap shot past Thomas. "We scored three power-plays goals and that decided the game," Jagr said. "But we messed things up in the last two minutes. It was a lesson for the young players, and for those who never experienced that the game ends only after the final whistle." Russia star forward Evgeni Malkin made his presence felt in his second game at the worlds as he scored a power-play goal and added an assist, and Artyom Anisimov and Alexander Kutuzov also scored at Frances expense. "I felt much better today, I had the time to get acclimated," said Malkin, who arrived from the NHL playoffs. "It was a good win but we could have played better and been more effective." Goaltender Sergei Bobrovski stopped 16 shots for the shutout. Another Russian star, forward Alex Ovechkin, returned after he missed a game due to a right leg injury. "It was a bit awkward to skate in the brace," Ovechkin said. "But Ill play without it the next game, and everything will be OK." Wholesale UCLA Jerseys . 1 and reigning champion Caroline Wozniacki was among Thursdays third-round winners, while second- seeded Victoria Azarenka pulled out of the draw at the $4. UCLA Jerseys From China . -- Ben Brust scored 19 points to lead six Wisconsin players in double figures as the No. http://www.cheapuclajerseys.com/?tag=ucla-bill-walton-college-jersey . The traditional pre-Masters event was halted early due to inclement weather. Harrington, who tied for first in 2003 and won in 2004, became the first three-time champion of the event.Sidney Crosby is set to make his first appearance of the preseason tonight when his Pittsburgh Penguins play in Detroit against the Red Wings. Crosby took a leave of absence from training camp last week to return home to Nova Scotia after his grandmother passed away. Earlier in camp he missed games because of an undisclosed injury. Ideally youd get at least a couple (of games in) but thats the scenario, Crosby told ESPN. Im not going to complain about it. Thats the way it is. Im going to try and make the most of this game and get ready for the season. The Penguins captain skated at practice on Wednesday morning on a line wiith Chris Kunitz and Patric Hornqvist. Cheap UCLA Jerseys Free Shipping. Its going to be good, for sure. [Crosby]s ready to play, hes been anxious to play, said new Penguins head coach Mike Johnston. Certainly having him with our lineup gives us just that punch up front that we need. Pittsburgh also added Daniel Carcillo to its lineup against the Red Wings and will be sitting out Olli Maatta. Evgeni Malkin is also out due to injury. The Penguins went 2-3-0 in Crosbys absence during the preseason and last played Monday in a 4-1 loss to Minnesota. The Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Monday night at Joe Louis Arena. 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