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McKenna's Three Point Effort Helps Canada Triumph over Czechia at World U18's

April 26, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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VANTAA, FINLAND - Malcolm Spence #11 of Canada celebrates his first period goal against Czechia with teammates Charlie Elick #27, Carson Wetsch #23 Matthew Schaefer #3 and Cole Beaudoin #28 in Preliminary Round - Group B action at the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship at Vantaa Trio Arena on April 26, 2024 in Vantaa, Finland. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/IIHF6

McKenna's three point effort helps Canada triumph over Czechia at World U18's Category: Article April 26, 2024 Tags: World U18 Gavin McKenna Team Canada whl

Vantaa, FIN - Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, YT) had a goal & two assists, in part of Team Canada's 6-0 shutout win over Czechia Friday.

McKenna notched his third of the tournament late in the third period to put the final goal on the board for the Canadians.

McKenna's one assist was a primary set-up for Kelowna Rockets F Tij Iginla in part of a four goal first period that set the tone for the rest of the game.

The Tigers Co-MVP and Rookie of the Year for the 2023-2024 season now has four points, (2 goals, 2 assists) in the opening two games of the Tournament.

Canada will have an off-day Saturday before returning to action Sunday morning against Switzerland.

You can watch the game live on TSN 3. Check your local listings for more details.




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