Flames prospects won a medal of every colour at this year’s World Junior Championship, culminating with Dillon Dube winning gold as Team Canada’s captain. Linus Lindstrom had an impact in a tight gold-medal game for Sweden, registering an assist and Adam Fox finished his tournament with a bronze medal, though he was held scoreless.
United States beats Czech Republic 9-3
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When the Czechs beat the Finns in the quarterfinals, it was considered an upset. And considering how the Finns pelted the net with over 50 shots, only to still be knocked out due to an impressive performance, well, that would justify that claim.