Canada Battles Swiss In World Junior Prep Thriller
Canada led 3-0 early but Switzerland tied 3-3 by the third period as Nico Hirschier scored twice. Nicolas Roy netted the overtime winner, lifting Canada 4-3 with Dylan Strome contributing a goal and an assist as coach Ducharme prepares for the 26th opener versus Russia.
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Joren van Potterberghe
Flames Dominate Canucks As Giordano Nets Twice In Win
Calgary tops Vancouver 4-1 as defenseman Mark Giordano scores twice in the second period. Backlund assists on Giordano’s goals, Flames extend recent form to 8-3-0 in 11 games heading into the Christmas break. Vancouver’s Nikita Tryamkin nets lone Canucks goal in a 37-14 shot disparity.
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Richardson Leads Canada Back to Spengler Cup Title Run
Former NHL defenseman Luke Richardson, 47, now Canada head coach at the Spengler Cup in Davos, aims to match past glory after Canada defend championship. He recalls 1994 world championship gold and emphasizes unique, passionate roster players while balancing family and career moves.
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Five players to watch at the world junior hockey tourney
The world junior championship runs Dec 26 to Jan 5 in Montreal and Toronto with top prospects like Olli Ju ldevi Finland captain and Mikhail Sergachev Russia anchoring defences. Also featured are Alexander Nylander Sweden Dylan Strome Canada Nico Hischier Switzerland and more.
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