RIGA, Latvia — Jack Quinn scored the winning goal in the eighth round of a shootout as Canada overcame a toothless power play to defeat Slovakia 2\u002D1 Monday at…
Canada goaltender Sam Montembeault clinched the win by stopping Martin Chromiak on Slovakia’s final shootout attempt.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Canada was 0-for-8 on the power play, including two 5-and-3 opportunities and a five-minute major to Libor Hudacek for boarding.Article content “We need to do some fine-tuning on the power play because we were forcing plays today, but I thought our five-on-five play was solid,” Canada head coach Andre Tourigny said.
“We did not give much to work with aside from a few minor breakdowns, and I like the way our game is progressing.”Montembeault made 23 saves for Canada in regulation and overtime.This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2023.
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