Cirelli, Ingram lead Canada over Czech Republic in pre-tournament play
OTTAWA — Canada isn’t getting too far ahead of themselves despite two straight shutout wins in pre-tournament play at the world junior hockey championship.
Anthony Cirelli struck twice and Tyson Jost added a goal and an assist Wednesday night as Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-0.
“I don’t think we overlooked those teams. They’re still good teams and obviously the best (players) in their country,” said Jost.
Dylan Strome and Julien Gauthier also found the back of the net for Canada, which outshot the Czechs 36-20. Connor Ingram stopped all 20 shots he faced for the shutout.