Christmas came early for a pair of Prince George Spruce Kings.
Ethan de Jong and Kyle Johnson helped Team Canada West capture the gold medal on Saturday at the World Junior A Challenge as they skated to a 5-1 win over the United States in Truro, Nova Scotia.
De Jong picked up an assist in the first period following a goal by Angus Crookshank putting Team Canada West up 2-0 after 20 minutes.
? GOAL! @Angusshanks8 & @EthandeJong1 play give and go, and it’s 2-0 #CANWest??. #WJAC pic.twitter.com/qA5WTduoDw
— World Junior A Challenge (@HC_WJAC) December 16, 2017
Johnson collected a helper on Canada West’s third goal potted by Corey Andonovski.
Victoria Grizzlies netminder Zach Rose picked up the 35-save victory for Team Canada West who were outshot 36-19 overall.
WATCH:
HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION | #CANWest 5, @usahockey 1 (Gold) pic.twitter.com/qce8Bp9Bf3
— World Junior A Challenge (@HC_WJAC) December 17, 2017