Opener Win

After a timid start, Team Canada beat Team Russia 6 to 3 in their first game of the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships.

As with any newly formed team, Canada had some nerves to start and ended up running around the ice. Once they got their wits about them they settled into a strong two way game. There were only a few moments that Canada didn't do what they were supposed to. This was a good thing as the Russians jumped on nearly every mistake made by the Canadians.

To be successful in the tournament, Canada will have to stick to their assignments and play in the system. This can be difficult in this event as this is the biggest stage these boys have played on in their career and their first real chance to become a household name in Canada. However, this team appears to be well coached and buying into the system laid out by the coaches.

I hope to see all the games this year and I hope to Canada win a lot of games in the tourney. They are off to a good start.