2003-04 National Men's Under-18 Team

IIHF World U-18 Hockey Championship
April 9, 2004
Minsk, BLR

Team Canada got off to a good start at the 2004 World Under 18 Championships in Minsk, Belarus by defeating Sweden 5-0.
Devan Dubnyk posted the shutout by turning away all 17 of the oppositions shots. Right Winger Jean-Michel Rizk opened the scoring at 11:06 of the first period by burying it into a wide open net off a slick pass from Kyle Chipchura.

Calgary native Andy Rogers one timed a power play goal from the point off a great feed from John Lammers to take a 2-0 lead early in the second period.

Liam Reddox battled his way to at least 5 scoring chances and it finally paid off as he tallied 2 goals for the team. Rizk rounded out the scoring with his second goal of the game. Kyle Chipchura, Frederick Cabana and Aaron Gagnon each added 2 assists.

Canada played a strong game as they relentlessly pursued the puck, caused the Swedes to turn over the puck and out hit them 27-17 on there way to their first victory in the tournament.

“It was a good way to open up the tournament. I liked our energy and we set the tone for the rest of the tournament but we still have a long way to go” said Head Coach Dean Chynoweth.

Canada’s next game will be against host team Belarus on Saturday, April 10 at 7pm local time.

Box Score CAN
1
1
1
5
Compte SWE
0
0
0
0

First Period/Première période

Scoring/Buts:
11.06 0 - 1 EQ Canada 27. RIZK, Jean Michel Game Winning Goal
(17. CHIPCHURA, Kyle)

Penalties/Pénalités:
07.03 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Slashing
11.26 2 min Sweden 9. NYBERG, Marcus Holding the stick
15.21 2 min Sweden 15. WANDELL, Tom Hooking

Second Period/Deuxième période

Scoring/Buts:
29.58 0 - 2 PP1 Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy (21. BERTI, Adam) (14. GARLOCK, Ryan)

Penalties/Pénalités:
20.38 2 min Sweden 4. HELLSTROM, Mattias Interference
22.05 2 min Sweden 2. ANDERSSON, Niklas Holding
23.46 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Cross-checking
28.28 2 min Sweden 8. AXELSSON, Emil Holding
30.54 2 min Canada 19. McGRATH, Evan Charging
35.22 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Cross-checking
36.22 2 min Sweden 17. WIKNER, Fred Interference
38.55 2 min Sweden 26. GUNNARSSON, Carl Boarding

Third Period/Troisième période

Scoring/Buts:
41.15 0 - 3 EQ Canada 25. REDDOX, Liam (29. GAGNON, Aaron)
(22. CABANA, Frederik)
44.44 0 - 4 EQ Canada 25. REDDOX, Liam (29. GAGNON, Aaron)
(22. CABANA, Frederik)
59.57 0 - 5 SH1 Canada 27. RIZK, Jean Michel
(17. CHIPCHURA, Kyle)

Penalties/Pénalités:
45.32 10 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Misconduct
45.32 2 min Canada 5. ROGERS, Andy Checking to the head
54.56 2 min Sweden 16. VIKLUND, Tobias Interference
55.17 2 min Canada 3. SCHULZ, David Cross-checking
57.06 2 min Canada 14. GARLOCK, Ryan Holding
57.06 2 min Sweden 14. ENSTROM, Tommy Holding
59.39 2 min Canada 29. GAGNON, Aaron Cross-checking


Goaltenders CAN DUBNYK, Devan
Gardiennes de but SWE AKERLUND, Magnus

Shots on Goal Team

1 p

2 p

3 p

Final

Shots on Goal CAN

-

-

-

30

Tirs au but SWE

-

-

-

26


Referee/Arbitre ZAKHAROV Anatoli
Linesmen/Juges des lignes BLAHA Jaromir
VALACH Miroslav

Attendance/Assistance 3400
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Brad Pascall Vice-President, Hockey Operations

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2024 WWC: CAN 6 – USA 5 (Gold Medal)
Serdachny was the hero, scoring 5:16 into OT to give Canada gold.
2024 WWC: CAN 4 – CZE 0 (Semifinal)
Emily Clark had a goal and an assist, pushing Canada into the final.
2024 WWC: CAN 5 – SWE 1 (Quarterfinal)
Fast scored twice to help Canada to a spot in the semifinals.
2024 WWC: USA 1 – CAN 0 OT (Preliminary)
Desbiens was terrific with 29 saves, but Canada fell in overtime.
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