Canada falls to Finland 4-2 at 2012 WU18
BRECLAV, Czech Republic – Canada’s undisciplined play at the men’s under-18 world hockey championship proved costly on Saturday.
Artturi Lehkonen scored on the power play as Finland rode a three-goal second to down Canada 4-2 in the preliminary round of the tournament.
Atte Makinen, Ville Pokka and Rasmus Kulmala also scored for Finland (1-1), while Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves for the win.
Mathew Dumba (Red Deer) had a goal with a second left in the first period and assisted on Kerby Rychel’s (Windsor) goal for Canada (1-1). Goaltender Matt Murray (Sault Ste. Marie) stopped 22 shots.
Canada plays the Czech Republic on Monday and Wallin expects a tough game from the hosts.