The 2016 World Cup of hockey gave Johnny Gaudreau a chance to shine on the international stage. He took the opportunity and ran with it. (Via EricFrancis)
It’s impossible to forget the striking black and orange jerseys they wore, the speed they employed, and the creativity that made them tourney darlings at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
“In a lot of ways, on a national stage, I think that was Johnny’s coming-out party, to a certain extent.” Coming out of his entry-level contract with a 30-goal, 78-point season that landed him sixth in NHL scoring, he took out extra insurance to partake, albeit on a team he’d rather have faced while wearing red, white and blue.
“I think it’s a motivator. Try to prove people wrong. Personally, I’ve had to do that my entire career. So, as a team, we have to do that. Whether you play for the U.S., Canada or Team North America you’ve got to come together.”Seen by traditionalists as a gimmick heading into the tourney, the youngsters quickly overcame the social awkwardness that stemmed from throwing the talented mishmash of Americans and Canadians together.
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