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Team Canada got off to a good start at the 2004 World Under 18 Championships in Minsk,
Belarus by defeating Sweden 5-0.
Devan Dubnyk posted the shutout by turning away all 17 of the oppositions shots. Right Winger Jean-Michel
Rizk opened the scoring at 11:06 of the first period by burying it into a wide open net off a slick pass from
Kyle Chipchura.
Calgary native Andy Rogers one timed a power play goal from the point off a great feed from John Lammers to
take a 2-0 lead early in the second period.
Liam Reddox battled his way to at least 5 scoring chances and it finally paid off as he tallied 2 goals for
the team. Rizk rounded out the scoring with his second goal of the game. Kyle Chipchura, Frederick Cabana and
Aaron Gagnon each added 2 assists.
Canada played a strong game as they relentlessly pursued the puck, caused the Swedes to turn over the puck
and out hit them 27-17 on there way to their first victory in the tournament.
“It was a good way to open up the tournament. I liked our energy and we set the tone for the rest of the
tournament but we still have a long way to go” said Head Coach Dean Chynoweth.
Canada’s next game will be against host team Belarus on Saturday, April 10 at 7pm local time.
| Box Score |
CAN |
1
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
| Compte |
SWE |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| First Period/Première période |
|
Scoring/Buts:
11.06 0 - 1 EQ Canada 27. RIZK, Jean Michel Game Winning Goal
(17. CHIPCHURA, Kyle)
Penalties/Pénalités:
07.03 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Slashing
11.26 2 min Sweden 9. NYBERG, Marcus Holding the stick
15.21 2 min Sweden 15. WANDELL, Tom Hooking
|
| Second Period/Deuxième période |
|
Scoring/Buts:
29.58 0 - 2 PP1 Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy (21. BERTI, Adam) (14. GARLOCK, Ryan)
Penalties/Pénalités:
20.38 2 min Sweden 4. HELLSTROM, Mattias Interference
22.05 2 min Sweden 2. ANDERSSON, Niklas Holding
23.46 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Cross-checking
28.28 2 min Sweden 8. AXELSSON, Emil Holding
30.54 2 min Canada 19. McGRATH, Evan Charging
35.22 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Cross-checking
36.22 2 min Sweden 17. WIKNER, Fred Interference
38.55 2 min Sweden 26. GUNNARSSON, Carl Boarding
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| Third Period/Troisième période |
|
Scoring/Buts:
41.15 0 - 3 EQ Canada 25. REDDOX, Liam (29. GAGNON, Aaron)
(22. CABANA, Frederik)
44.44 0 - 4 EQ Canada 25. REDDOX, Liam (29. GAGNON, Aaron)
(22. CABANA, Frederik)
59.57 0 - 5 SH1 Canada 27. RIZK, Jean Michel
(17. CHIPCHURA, Kyle)
Penalties/Pénalités:
45.32 10 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Misconduct
45.32 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Checking to the head
54.56 2 min Sweden 16. VIKLUND, Tobias Interference
55.17 2 min Canada 3. SCHULZ, David Cross-checking
57.06 2 min Canada 14. GARLOCK, Ryan Holding
57.06 2 min Sweden 14. ENSTROM, Tommy Holding
59.39 2 min Canada 29. GAGNON, Aaron Cross-checking
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| Goaltenders |
CAN |
DUBNYK, Devan |
| Gardiennes de but |
SWE |
AKERLUND, Magnus |
|
| Shots on Goal |
Team |
1 p
|
2 p
|
3 p
|
Final
|
| Shots on Goal |
CAN |
-
|
-
|
-
|
30
|
| Tirs au but |
SWE |
-
|
-
|
-
|
26
|
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| Referee/Arbitre |
ZAKHAROV Anatoli |
| Linesmen/Juges des lignes |
BLAHA Jaromir
VALACH Miroslav |
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| Attendance/Assistance |
3400 |
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