Boosted by NHL experience, captain Hayton brings underrated toughness to Team Canada. markhmasters has MORE:
In a team meeting before Wednesday's practice, Hunter officially named Hayton captain of Team Canada with Flint centre Ty Dellandrea, Grand Rapids centre Joe Veleno and Spokane defenceman Ty Smith serving as alternates.
"He's hard to play against," noted Dellandrea."He has that skill and poise with the puck, but what is underrated is how hard he works and how aggressive he is too. So, a lot of people think of him as a skill guy, always playing with the puck, but he's tough and aggressive and I think that’s underrated about him.""His presence," said Dellandrea when asked what stands out,"the way he carries himself, everybody listens to him.
Daws has done that thing very well this season posting a .939 save percentage in the OHL and carrying that into Canada's camp where he has a .942 save percentage in his four appearances. Emotions will likely run hot on Boxing Day as Canada and the United States renew their rivalry and that's fine by Daws.
"There's no putting your foot in the water," said USA centre Shane Pinto."You got to go full in and it's going to be a tough one."
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