Cole Eiserman had a hat trick and three assists, James Hagens added two goals and three helpers, and the United States claimed its sixth gold medal at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge with a convincing 11-3 win over Canada Red.
U17: Journey to the U17 Challenge – Gavin McKenna
Helenius had 1G 3A to help the Finns win the bronze medal.
What did you want to be when you were a kid?
M17 : Épauler la prochaine génération
Twelve up-and-coming young officials had an opportunity to experience a game day.
Which Canadian celebrity (that's not a hockey player) would you have coffee with?
What motivates you to work hard?
With unique tools at his disposal, Macklin Celebrini is carving out a future on the ice.
If you could be an Olympian, but not in hockey, what sport would you choose?
If you could be any animal, what would you be?
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Canada Black defenceman Oliver Bonk is right at home at the Capital City Challenge.
Get to know the U17 players competing at the Capital City Challenge.
Saturday Replay: 2011 World U17 Hockey Challenge
U17: Cross-border communities come together
Hockey Elbow Pad Sizing Explained
Choosing a stick is easier than it seems!
Gloves protect the hands, wrists, and fingers — and help your child grip the stick.
The helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment.
Proper Hockey Jersey Fit Explained
Every youth player must wear a BNQ-certified neck guard.
Shoulder pads protect the shoulders, upper chest, back, and upper arms.
Skates are one of the most important pieces of equipment, and they fit differently than shoes.
Hockey pants protect the hips, thighs, tailbone, and lower spine.
Hockey socks go over the shin pads and attach to the Velcro on the Jock/Jill shorts.
Shin pads protect everything from the knee down to the top of the skate.
There are two options: a Jock, which is a protective cup, or a Jill, which is a flatter pelvic protector.
The base layer is the “first layer” your child wears under their gear.
Girls and women across Canada rise together as one.