Gavin McKenna scored three times and added an assist as Canada rallied past the United States
Team Canada celebrates after winning the 2024 IIHF U-18 hockey world championships final against the United States in Espoo, Finland, on May 5.McKenna scored three times, finishing his hat trick with an empty-net goal, and added an assist as Canada rallied past the United States 6-4 on Sunday in the international tournament’s final. McKenna, from Whitehorse, Yukon, gave credit to his teammates.
“I couldn’t have done it without them, there were so many guys that stepped up when we needed it and it all paid off in the end,” said McKenna, a 16-year-old forward with the Medicine Hat Tigers. “There was never a doubt in our room. We have built unbelievable friendships that we’ll have for a lifetime.”
Cole Beaudoin and Tij Iginla also scored in the third period as Canada overcame an early 3-1 deficit with four goals in the final frame. Ryder Ritchie added a goal in the second period.Cole Hutson had a goal and two assists for the U.S. Christian Humphreys, Cole Eiserman, and Brodie Ziemer also scored.The American racked up 31 minutes of penalties while the Canadians took just eight.
“The U.S played really well, but with the penalty – the power play is something we practised all tournament, it came up big today and that was the key to our win,” said McKenna. Earlier Sunday, Love Harenstam stopped all 36 shots he faced as Sweden shut out Slovakia 4-0 to win bronze.Melvin Fernstrom, Alfons Freij and Victor Eklund rounded out the attack for the Swedes.Canada advances to world under-18 hockey final with 5-4 semifinal win over SwedenCreate free account
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