2026 WJC: CAN 2 – LAT 1 OT (Preliminary)

Dec 26, 2025

Michael Hage was the overtime hero, scoring on the power play just 44 seconds into the extra period as Canada’s National Junior Team made it two wins in as many days at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 2-1 victory over Latvia.

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Tim Austen | HHOF-IIHF Images

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