2025 Junior A World Challenge – Trois-Rivières, Québec – December 7-13
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United States 7, Sweden 1
Blake Zielinski led the offence for the United States with four points (2G, 2A).
Marcus Nordmark scored the lone goal for Sweden with just over seven minutes remaining in the game.
Goaltender Ryan Cameron turned aside 29 shots for the Americans, while Douglas Nilsson made 34 saves for Sweden.
Canada East 4, Canada West 3 (SO)
Peter Legostaev (Ottawa, ON/Brockville, CCHL) and Tate Collins (Newmarket, ON/Toronto, OJHL) registered a goal and an assist each for Canada East.
Legostaev, Mavrick Brunet (Laval, QC/Rockland, CCHL) and Brant Romaniuk (Timmins, ON/Timmins, NOJHL) scored in the shootout.
Ethan Stewart (Brandon, MB/Dauphin, MJHL) recorded a goal and a helper for Canada West.
Maksim Corovic (Stoney Creek, ON/Collingwood, OJHL) made 42 saves for Canada East and was perfect in the shootout.
Canada West outshot Canada East 45-28.
Next games – Wednesday, Dec. 10
Canada East vs. Sweden – 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT
Canada West vs. United States – 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
All tournament games will be available via livestream on HNLive.ca, while the gold medal game will also be available on TSN+.
Quotes:
“Our guys looked a little more tired than in our previous games, and we did not play to our identity tonight. Our goaltender was outstanding once again, and we had some good moments, but we were not consistent enough in our overall effort tonight. It is disappointing to lose a point [by going to overtime], but we are going to learn from this game and be better next game.”
Canada East head coach Bruce Richardson (Pincourt, QC/Valleyfield, LHJAAAQ) on tonight’s game.
“Our goalie [Maksim Corovic] played a great game tonight. Our guys came back from adversity and we were able to bounce back, and I think our resiliency was great tonight. Canada West played a solid game tonight, and they challenged us, but we still have things to improve and we will continue to get better. It was a great overtime [period] for both teams as well, but we tried to maintain possession as much as possible and keep the puck away from [Canada West’s] players. Playing for the country means everything for us, and we want to win for our fans and communities.”
Legostaev on the shootout victory.
“Both teams had a lot of energy tonight. I am very proud of our group because we showed a lot of character and resiliency, especially through the third period when we were down by one [goal] until the [final minute]. We did not get frustrated. We played a hard game, and I thought everyone played the Canadian way tonight. We could have buried a few more [goals] early, but we kept putting traffic in front of the net and crashing the paint. Our mental toughness was great tonight, and that was important for us to be able to stick to the game plan. I was also happy with our shot selections and the opportunities for rebounds on our chances. We were doing the right thing offensively and getting our chances, and we will take the positive in that.”
Here is Trevor’s quote as well.
“Both teams had a lot of energy tonight. I am very proud of our group because we showed a lot of character and resiliency, especially through the third period when we were down by one [goal] until the [final minute]. We did not get frustrated. We played a hard game, and I thought everyone played the Canadian way tonight. We could have buried a few more [goals] early, but we kept putting traffic in front of the net and crashing the paint. Our mental toughness was great tonight, and that was important for us to be able to stick to the game plan. I was also happy with our shot selections and the opportunities for rebounds on our chances. We were doing the right thing offensively and getting our chances, and we will take the positive in that.”
Canada West head coach Trevor Blevins (Melfort, SK/Melfort, SJHL) on tonight’s effort.
