(Photo: Ryan Remiorz, AP)
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Akil Thomas scored the winning goal in the final period and Canada rallied from two goals down to beat Russia, 4-3, in the final of the world junior hockey championship on Sunday.
It was the 18th title for Canada, the most successful team in the tournament.
The Canadian team included a pair of Detroit Red Wings prospects, forward Joe Veleno and defenseman Jared McIsaac.
Thomas backhanded the puck past goaltender Amir Miftakhov with 3:58 left to avenge a 6-0 loss to Russia at their group stage game, the worst loss for Canada in the history of the tournament.