Canada whips Sweden 7-0 to strike gold in U-18 men’s world hockey championship
- Canada secured the gold medal in the Under-18 men's world hockey championship with a dominant 7-0 victory over Sweden, playing the final match at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday.
- Canada entered the final after blanking Slovakia 4-0 in the semifinals, while Sweden came off a narrow 4-3 overtime win over the United States.
- Brady Martin scored two goals and goaltender Jack Ivankovic made 28 saves, helping Canada establish a 2-0 advantage after the opening period and extend their lead to 5-0 before the start of the final frame.
- Ivankovic maintained a shutout streak lasting nearly two and a half hours during the tournament in Texas, which earned him the Best Goaltender award as well as a place on the all-star team alongside Martin.
- Canada's win marked the first consecutive gold medals at this championship and highlighted the team's depth with 14 players registering points.
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Canada cruises to 2nd straight U18 world men's hockey title for 1st time
Brady Martin scored twice, netminder Jack Ivankovic stopped 28 shots, and Canada whipped Sweden 7-0 in the under-18 world men's hockey championship gold-medal game on Saturday at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.
Canada whips Sweden 7-0 to strike gold in U-18 men’s world hockey championship
Brady Martin scored twice, netminder Jack Ivankovic stopped 28 shots, and Canada whipped Sweden 7-0 in the Under-18 world men’s hockey championship gold-medal game on Saturday at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.


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