Mateychuk, Yager & Canada Shutout by Sweden

December 29, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release

Team Canada couldn't break through the Swedish wall in their third round robin game at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Denton Mateychuk, Brayden Yager and Canada were shutout 2-0 by Sweden on Friday, dropping Canada's record to 2-1.

Sweden has yet to allow a goal through three round robin games and has locked up first place in Group A with the win.

Mateychuk was injured in the first period, but the Moose Jaw Warriors captain returned later in the period and finished with 22:51 of ice time.

Yager had one shot on goal over 11:52 of ice time in the loss.

Team Canada will now finish the round robin on Sunday against Germany at 12:30 p.m. Saskatchewan time.

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