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Giants Forward Schmidt Scores Golden Goal for Canada at World U17 Hockey Challenge

November 13, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt scored the overtime winner in the Gold Medal Game of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on Saturday night, 9:18 into the extra frame, helping Canada White edge the United States 2-1.

It was Canada's first gold medal at the tournament since 2015.

Canada White finished last in the round robin, but beat Canada Red in the semifinal 3-2 (OT) and then crushed Sweden in the semifinal 6-1. Schmidt was tied for fourth in the tournament in goals with five, doing so in eight games. All five of his goals came at even strength, including two in his team's semifinal win on Friday.

The Prince George product was named Player of the Game for Canada White twice in the tournament, first in the second round robin game when he scored two goals in a 4-3 win over Canada Red, and then in the semifinal victory over Sweden, when he also buried a pair of goals.

So far this season for the Giants, the 5-foot-7 forward has eight points in 10 games (3G-5A), including five points in his last four (1G-4A).

In total, there were six Western Hockey League players who were part of the gold medal-winning Canada White squad: Schmidt, Joby Baumuller (Brandon Wheat Kings), Koen Cleaver (Lethbridge Hurricanes), Blake Fiddler (Edmonton Oil Kings), Will Sharpe (Lethbridge Hurricanes) and Cole Temple (Regina Pats). Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Brennan Sonne also served as an assistant coach.

Goaltender Jack Ivankovic (Mississauga Steelheads) was named Player of the Game for Canada White in the Gold Medal Game, as he turned aside 34 of 35 shots.

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