OHL Windsor Spitfires

Canada Defeats Switzerland 6-0 At The 2010 IIHF WJHC Tournament

Published on December 28, 2009 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


(Saskatoon) Earlier today, Canada improved their record to a perfect 2-0 at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, as they defeated Switzerland 6-0 in Saskatoon, SK. Spitfire defenseman Ryan Ellis notched two assists for Canada and Spitfire forward Taylor Hall added one assist for Canada in the contest. Canadian goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 15 shots he faced in securing the win. Canada has now outscored its opponents 22-0 in their first two games of the tournament.

Canada will play its third game of the tournament tomorrow at 8 pm EST as they face Slovakia. Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz of Team Canada will be facing Spitfire teammate Richard Panik from Team Slovakia. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.

Team USA, featuring Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and future Spits goaltender Jack Campbell will play Latvia at 4 pm EST tomorrow. USA has also won both of their games in the tournament and is tied with Canada at 2-0 atop the Group A standings.

For more information on Team Canada and Team Slovakia during the WJHC, please visit www.hockeycanada.ca. For information on Team USA, please visit www.usahockey.com. Game recaps can also be found on www.windsorspitfires.com.

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