Wellwood, a Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick who won the OHL scoring title two years ago, fed Canadian captain Scottie Upshall (Kamloops – WHL) in front of the net for the opening goal in the first period. The puck went in just as Lukas Krajicek (Peterborough Petes) finished serving a penalty for roughing. Carlo Colaiacovo (Erie Otters) also picked up an assist, his fifth of the tournament, on the goal.

Jay McClement (Brampton Battalion) outwaited Czech goaltender Marin Falter and dealt the puck to Jordin Tootoo (Brandon – WHL), who blasted it into an open net to give Canada a 2-0 lead in the second period.

Wellwood scored the goal of the tournament when he picked the puck up in the neutral zone and fought off a Czech defender while cutting to the net. Wellwood cut across the crease and fired the puck into the top of the net while falling to one knee and then to his back.

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