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Canada face Switzerland in quarterfinals of World Junior Hockey Championship

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The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Canada's Mason McTavish (23) scores a goal against Czechia's goalie Tomas Suchanek (30) during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Edmonton on Saturday August 13, 2022. It's win or go home as the quarterfinals begin at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton.
Mason McTavish of Canada ( 23) scores a goal against Czech goalkeeper Tomas Ščanek (30) during the second period of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Championship in Edmonton. Photo credit: JASON FRANSON /THE CANADIAN PRESS

Edmonton — World Quarterfinals in Edmonton junior hockey championship.

Canada (4-0-0) are undefeated and leading the qualifiers, and will face Switzerland (1-3) today.

The Canadian captain is Anaheim his Ducks prospect Mason McTavish, who leads the tournament with seven goals and six assists.

The Swiss qualified for the quarterfinals with his 3-2 victory over Austria on Monday.

In the other quarterfinals, reigning champions USA (4-0-0) faced the Czech Republic (1-2-1) while Sweden (3-1-0) faced Latvia (1-2). -1) will play against. ), Finland (3-1-0) will play Germany (2-2-0).

Canada won silver in her 2021 tournament. The tournament was held at Edmonton's Rogers Place behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on April 17, 2022.

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