2026 U18MWC: CAN 7 – FIN 0 (Preliminary)

Apr 26, 2026

Beckett Hamilton and Mathis Preston scored two goals each, Gavin Betts made 19 saves for another shutout and Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team closed the preliminary round at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship with a 7-0 win over Finland.

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Chris Tanouye | HHOF-IIHF Images

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