canada gets bronzed

canada just beat finland to win the bronze at the world juniors.  they definitely showd up to play after the heartbreak loss to russia.  mark visentin gets the shut out and made an amazing behind the back glove save.  canada has now medaled in 14 consecutive years (they finished 8th in 1998)  and has medalled in every tournament that has been held in canada.  next up at 6pm, sweden vs russia for gold.

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