MOOSE JAW, SASK. – Group Canada lost 3-0 to Group USA in fundamental round activity on Wednesday night in Moose Jaw at the Para Ice Hockey Championships.
The two groups were both undefeated heading into the matchup and battling to complete as the favorite in the ‘A Pool’.
“I think we got better as the game went on. I think one thing we need to remind ourselves is they don’t give out decorations on day four of the Big showdowns,” Group Canada skipper Tyler McGregor said.
Americans would ultimately gain by a strategic maneuver with under four minutes to go to make it 2-0.
Canada would then pull their goalie with a little more than a moment and a half leftover however the U.S. Yet again would move beyond them to make it a 3-0 last. The Americans outshot the Canadians 22-8.
“No matter what the result, we’re pleased with our group. I thought our third period was our best period. We contended hard and clearly had extraordinary goaltending. We began to simplify, speedy plays as the game went on. That began to produce more hostile possibilities and I think we convey that forward into our semi-last game on Saturday,” McGregor said.
Regardless of the misfortune, both Canada and the USA have a bye to the semi-last. Both completed in the main two spots of ‘Pool A’ and because of the global positioning framework the main two groups from the A side get a bye over the top group from ‘Pool B’.
In spite of the misfortune and absence of hostile zone play the skipper and lead trainer were both not stressed over the result heading into finals.
“We simply need to look forward, have a short memory and spotlight on ourselves. I believe what’s most significant right presently is simply ingraining faith in ourselves and inside one another. Draw out the best that we bring to the table and we simply do that each and every day and that is all you can ask from your group. Ideally toward the day’s end that outcomes in a definitive objective of a gold decoration,” McGregor shared.
“We’re simply stressed over us and what we bring. Sports are a particularly extraordinary illustration of what life is. Simply appear, be your best and in the event that destiny is there for you that specific day, you’re prepared to open the entryway when it thumps,” Group Canada lead trainer Russ Herrington said.
Despite the fact that Canada never got the opportunity to score before their huge home group against their greatest opponents, it was as yet a dreamlike encounter for the group who are contending on home soil without precedent for the Big showdowns.
“It was something truly energizing for us being here and playing before our home group. They bring energy like we had a [extra] player for us on our side, that is something we truly appreciate,” goaltender Dominic Larocque said.
Canada will currently stand by to figure out who its adversary is in the semi-last on Saturday.