First World Junior Hockey Championships Post

So yesterday was the big day: the opening game of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships for 2010-2011, held in Buffalo, New York. The match was between Canada and Russia. It was a close matchup until the 3td period, when Brayden Schenn and Ryan Johanesen scored twice to give Canada the lead for good at 5-3. Canada went 3-5 on the power-play, scoring 3 times while taking only 3 penalties themselves. Marcus Foligno scored first for Canada late in the 1st period to tie the game at 1-1. Team captain Ryan Ellis and Erik Gudbranson also scored in the 6-3 victory over Russia. Shots on goal for the game was Canada 42, Russia 27. Next, Canada plays against the Czech Republic tomorrow. We'll see how they will do against them. Here's the game recap: Canada Grits it out vs Russia in Win  Tonight, the Raptors return from their Christmas break to play in Memphis against the Grizzlies. Also too, Toronto re-signed Ronald Dupree: Dupree is Raptors 15th Man  Until tomorrow, I'll see you later!