Matthew Schaefer, Team Canada defenseman, sustains a broken collarbone and will be sidelined for several months. The team looks to rally around Schaefer and fill the void on their blue line with rising players like Sam Dickinson.
Injured defenceman Matthew Schaefer remains with Team Canada in Ottawa. 'He's still with the boys,' confirmed Brampton Steelheads forward Carson Rehkopf.'Can't really say enough about that guy. We're super happy to have him around. He's one of those guys who lightens up the mood wherever he is so it's super nice.' Schaefer sustained a broken collarbone on Friday and will likely be sidelined for the next couple of months.
The Erie Otters defenceman had dedicated his performance at the World Juniors to his mom, Jennifer, who passed away in February after a battle with cancer. Team Canada is looking to rally around Schaefer and win the gold medal for the 17-year-old from Hamilton. 'That's something that's definitely in our heads,' Rehkopf said.'Obviously he's had a tough year. Feel for him so much.' How will Team Canada fill the void with Schaefer out? But what Team Canada can do – what it must do – is adjust and ask others to step up. Sam Dickinson took Schaefer's spot beside Oliver Bonk at the morning skate. Dickinson, who is the highest NHL draft pick on Canada's blue line (11th overall to the San Jose Sharks in June), sat out the first pre-tournament game as a healthy scratch. He's now being asked to play a top-four role. 'I think I've been playing well, progressing through the games, kind of getting more and more confident with the style of play I'm going to be playing here,' Dickinson said. 'Kind of looking forward to what's next and maybe a little bit of a bigger role tonight and moving forward. I'm excited for that opportunity and just looking to take advantage of it.' 'He's a helluva hockey player,' Cameron said. 'He's high end, going to play in the NHL a long time. He's got a real good 200-foot game.' The 18-year-old from Toronto leads all Ontario Hockey League defencemen with 46 points in 26 games this season. 'He's arguably the best D in the OHL,' Rehkopf said.'Probably one of the best D I've playe
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