Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.) scored twice, including his 100th Team USA goal, and Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) added a goal and an assist, to help the U.S. National Sled Team past Russia, 3-0, in the preliminary round of the 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup in Paradise, Newfoundland. 

"I like how hard we played," said David Hoff (Bottineau, N.D.), head coach of the 2019-20 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. "We need to keep that intensity going into tomorrow's game. I think we could have been sharper in some areas, but overall I was pleased with the outcome and pleased with how we came together as a team." 

The U.S. (1-0-0-0/W-OTW-OTL-L) returns to action tomorrow when it faces the Czech Republic. Puck drop is set for 10:30 a.m. ET at the Paradise Double Ice Complex and will be streamed live here.

Farmer and Roybal combined on a give-and-go with Farmer scoring shorthanded to give the U.S. a 2-0 advantage with just with just 2.7 seconds left in the second period. Team USA outshot Russia by a 7-0 count in the period.

Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.) made back-to-back saves for Team USA midway through the third period to help preserve the shutout.

With just :46 remaining in regulation, Farmer recorded his 100th goal for Team USA to account for the 3-0 final. Noah Grove (Frederick, Md.) earned an assist on the play.

NOTES: Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) was named the U.S. Player of the Game ...The U.S. outshot Russia, 19-4, went 0-for-3 on the powerplay and finished 3-for-3 on the penalty kill ... For complete statistics, click here.