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Team Canada defeats Slovakia with ease to take charge at 2017 world juniors [Photos]

Related Topics: Canada, Slovakia, Junior ice hockey

TORONTO — Okay, we understand the idea that the Canadians are going to have to play as a cohesive 22-man unit at the 2017 world junior championship.

To have success, and ultimately a gold medal, that has to be paramount.

Few would have predicted that Canada would become a force as quickly as it has.

Yes, we’re just a couple of days into the event, but Canada is taking charge as the team to beat in its group at the Air Canada Centre.

A 5-0 win against Slovakia on Tuesday couldn’t have been much more dominant on the part of the Canadians.