Team Canada Red lined up on their blueline and about to receive their gold medals. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentTRURO – A week of international hockey concluded Saturday (Nov. 8) evening in Truro with an all-Canadian battle for the gold medal. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentCanada Red claimed gold after defeating Canada White, 6-3, in the final contest of the U17 World Challenge at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC). Article contentArticle contentIn the bronze medal game, played earlier in the day, Team U.S.A. defeated Czechia 3-1. Finland defeated their Scandinavian rivals, Sweden, 3-2 in overtime, to finish in fifth place. Article contentArticle content Team Canada Red forward Mirco Dufour pulls a round around Team White goaltender Sam Berthiaume to score his team’s third goal. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentArticle content“What an amazing feeling to win this tournament so close to home,” said Team Red forward Benjamin Veitch, from St. John’s. Article contentVeitch, who plays for his hometown Regiment, a new team in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), scored his team’s sixth goal into an empty net to seal the victory. It was their second empty net goal as Team White desperately tried to even the score. Article content“This group of guys has gelled so well over the last two weeks, and I’m so grateful to be a part of this. What an amazing feeling … my first time playing for my country and to finish it in front of a sold-out barn, with family and friends here, is something I’ve always dreamt of, and it’s even better than I could have imagined.” Article contentTeam Red head coach Ryan McDonald said it’s hard to put into words the effort and attention to detail his team put in during their short time together. Article contentArticle content“The work started in the summer when we got together for our first training camp, and that led to an incredible two weeks here,” McDonald said. “From the staff to the coaches to the players, everyone put in an incredible amount of work, and to finish this night celebrating at centre ice, there is no better feeling.” Article contentTeam Red defenceman Quinn Norman said the victory means a lot. Article content“All my friends and family are watching back home, so it’s great to come out with the gold medal,” said the Conception Bay South, Newfoundland native. Article content“We had a game plan which we stuck to,” Norman added on what it took to defeat their fellow Canadians. “We worked hard, stuck to that plan, and it went pretty well.” Article content Team White goaltender Sam Berthiaume, a Stellarton native who played for the Truro Major U15 Bearcats, skates up to accept his silver medal. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentArticle contentLOCAL PLAYER Article contentThe lone Nova Scotian competing in the game was holding down the fort for Team White; goaltender Sam Berthiaume from Stellarton, who played his major U15 hockey at the RECC for the Truro Bearcats.
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