Canada’s Alexis Lafreniere shows he’s more than just skill at world juniors Globe_Sports
Canada's Alexis Lafreniere smiles during a practice session at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Dec. 27, 2019.And in many ways, he did.
Sure, the game will be largely remembered for Lafrenière’s four-point night that included a stunning late winner where he intercepted an airborne pass from American defenceman K’Andre Miller before beating Spencer Knight with a slick forehand move just seven seconds after the U.S. tied proceedings. “I always try and bring some physicality in my game,” said the six-foot-one, 194-pound Lafrenière. “Getting involved physically, it’s always good.”
Canada was whistled for three stick infractions and two interference calls, and figuring out the line with officials remains a fact of life in the by-the-book international game.
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