By Canadian Press

Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark’s U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up

Dec 19, 2023 | 3:47 PM

MALMÖ, Sweden — Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark’s under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship.

Seventeen-year-old Macklin Celebrini added a goal and two assists for Canada, while Denton Mateychuk scored twice.

Jordan Dumais, Brayden Yager, Easton Cowan also scored for Canada. Mathis Rousseau and Samuel St-Hilaire combined to make 15 saves for the shutout.

William Rorth and David Grubak split goaltending duties for Denmark and combined for 32 saves on 40 shots.

Canada, the two-time defending world junior champion, opens the 2024 tournament Dec. 26 against Finland in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 19, 2023.

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