2023 IIHF U18 World Championship updates

Day 9 — April 30

Carey Terrance (ER) scored the game-tying goal with 3:16 left in regulation as the USA won gold after a 3-2 overtime against Sweden. Terrance finished the tournament with six points (two goals) in seven games.

Canada claimed bronze at the 2023 U18 Worlds after a 4-3 overtime win over Slovakia.

Macklin Celebrini scored the OT winner while Colby Barlow (OS) was one of Canada’s scorers in regulation. Andrew Gibson (SOO) assisted on Celebrini’s winner while Andrew Cristall (KEL) set-up the game-tying goal with just 1:11 left in regulation.

🇨🇦 captain Cam Allen receives the bronze medal trophy at the #U18MensWorlds! 🥉 pic.twitter.com/BzzP9y2Mh0

— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 30, 2023

Day 8 — April 29

Canada will play for bronze after they were beaten 7-2 by Sweden in Saturday’s semi-final. Angus MacDonell (MISS) scored for Canada while Cam Allen (GUE), Andrew Cristall (KEL) and Etienne Morin (MON) each recorded an assist.

Carey Terrance (ER) was held pointless as the USA beat Slovakia 7-1 to reach Sunday’s final.

Angus MacDonell 🇨🇦💪🏻 #U18MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/P2sgRupcxX

— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 29, 2023

Day 7 — April 27

Andrew Cristall (KEL) scored twice as Canada advanced to the semi-finals after a 7-3 win over Switzerland. Berkly Catton (SPO) and Cal Ritchie (OSH) also found the back of the net, and added an assist each, while Carson Bjarnason (BDN) made 28 saves. Canada will now face Sweden in the semi-finals Saturday who they lost 8-0 to in their tournament opener.

Etienne Morin (MON) also made his tournament debut for Canada after he replaced an injured Quinton Burns (KGN).

The USA also reached the semi-finals after a 4-1 win over Czechia although Carey Terrance (ER) was held pointless. The Americans will face Slovakia in the other semi.

Cal Ritchie, Andrew Cristall and Berkly Catton all scored in the second period as 🇨🇦 built a 6-2 lead in their #U18MensWorlds quarterfinal! pic.twitter.com/cysGIMaQ5T

— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 27, 2023

Day 6 — April 25

Canada made it three straight wins after a comfortable 8-3 victory over Czechia. Colby Barlow (OS), Lukas Dragicevic (TC),  Ty Halaburda (VAN), Nick Lardis (BFD) and Porter Martone (MISS) all found the back of the net in the win while Carson Bjarnason (BDN) made 23 saves. Caden Price (KEL) and Cal Ritchie (OSH) each added two assists for Canada who finished second in Group A with a 3-1-0 record. They will play Switzerland in the quarterfinals on April 27 at 11:30am ET.

Carey Terrance (ER) had an assist for the USA in a 10-0 win over Switzerland that secured top spot in Group B with a perfect 4-0-0 record.

Day 4 — April 23

Canada collected a second straight win as they edged past Slovakia 4-3 Sunday morning. Colby Barlow (OS), Cal Ritchie (OSH) and Porter Martone (MISS) scored for Canada while Carson Bjarnason (BDN) stopped 22 shots.

Porter Martone with a shorthanded beauty earlier today at the #U18MensWorlds! 🤩🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/uyLVA6v0x9

— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 23, 2023

Day 3 — April 22

Erie’s Carey Terrance had an assist as the USA beat Norway 12-1 to move to 2-0-0 at the tournament

Day 2 — April 21

Canada collected its first win of the tournament after an 8-0 victory over Germany. Nick Lardis (HAM) had a hat-trick while Carson Bjarnason (BDN) stopped 11 shots to earn the shutout. Cal Ritchie (OSH) added four points (1G, 3A) while Lukas Dragicevic (TC) and Porter Martone (MISS) also scored for Canada who tallied 49 shots on goal.

🎩🎩🎩#U18MensWorlds | #MondialMasculinM18 | @NickLardis91 pic.twitter.com/Lf2U5UIAC9

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) April 21, 2023

Day 1 — April 20

Canada’s start to the campaign began with defeat as they were beaten 8-0 by Sweden. Canada outshot the Swedes 30-24 but gave up five goals in the opening 13:28 and tallied 60 penalty minutes.

Carey Terrance (ER) collected two assists as the USA opened its tournament with a 7-1 win over Latvia.

The full tournament schedule can be found by clicking here.

20 CHL players to represent Canada at 

Goaltenders:

Carson Bjarnason (Brandon/WHL)
Joey Costanzo (Windsor/OHL)
Gabriel D’Aigle (Victoriaville/QMJHL)

Defencemen:

Cam Allen (Guelph/OHL)
Tristan Bertucci (Flint/OHL)
Quinton Burns (Kingston/OHL)
Lukas Dragicevic (Tri-City/WHL)
Andrew Gibson (Sault Ste-Marie/OHL)
Caden Price (Kelowna/WHL)
Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary/WHL)

Forwards:

Colby Barlow (Owen Sound/OHL)
Berkly Catton (Spokane/WHL)
Andrew Cristall (Kelowna/WHL)
Ty Halaburda (Vancouver/WHL)
Tanner Howe (Regina/WHL)
Nick Lardis (Hamilton/OHL)
Angus MacDonell (Mississauga/OHL)
Porter Martone (Mississauga/OHL)
Alex Pharand (Sudbury/OHL)
Calum Ritchie (Oshawa/OHL)