A jersey logo for Hockey Canada is seen as team Canada practices during their final training camp session in Petawawa, Ont., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canada bounces back with 6-0 win over Latvia at U18 hockey championship
Apr 23, 2026 | 11:48 AM
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TRENČÍN — Thomas Vandenberg scored 52 seconds into the game, and Canada cruised to a 6-0 win over Latvia on Thursday at the under-18 world hockey championship.
Dima Zhilkin and Adam Valentini each had a goal and an assist for Canada, which outshot Latvia 48-19.
Tynan Lawrence, Kohyn Eshkawkogan and Zach Olsen had the other goals for the Canadians, who bounced back after opening the tournament with a 2-1 loss to host Slovakia on Wednesday.
Carter Esler stopped 19 shots for the Canadians.
