Team Canada's youngest players, defenseman Ethan Schaefer and forward Connor Bedard, delivered a dominant performance in the World Junior Championship opener against Finland. Schaefer scored a crucial goal late in the first period, and Bedard's playmaking abilities were on full display, leading to numerous scoring chances. Their youthful exuberance and talent were evident throughout the game.
Team Canada held a media availability at its hotel on Friday. Latvia skated at Canadian Tire Centre.
"Definitely a little bit of nerves, but I tried to look at it just like it was another game," he said."Seeing the crowd and stuff, it's something I'll always remember." "I heard lots about his offensive play and how well he can score and assist and make plays and all that stuff, but I've really been impressed with his 200-foot game," Catton said."He's everything, really, all in one package.""He just takes charge out there," said Yager."He's all over the ice when he's out there.
"It's something you dream of as a kid and for it to actually happen doesn't really feel real," the Owen Sound Attack goalie said."It's definitely something special. I can't thank my team enough. I mean, they blocked a lot of shots so I gotta thank them for that.""It's definitely a cool experience," the 18-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ont. said."To hear a crowd like that cheering your name, it was incredible and I definitely soaked it all in.
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