Canada crushed by Sweden in opening game of 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships

Blaine Weyland

April 20, 2023

It was a rough start for Team Canada at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships in Switzerland.

Canada was defeated by Sweden 8-0 in the opening game of the tournament.

Sweden opened up with a 5-0 lead and never looked back on their way to victory.

Next action for the Canadian squad will be tomorrow morning when they take on Germany.

Regina Pat forward Tanner Howe is a member of Team Canada.

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