In a thrilling showcase of talent and determination, Team Canada East is set to clash with arch-rivals Canada West in the gold medal game of the World Junior A Challenge for the second consecutive year. The anticipation is palpable as these two powerhouse teams prepare to make history on the ice in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Here’s everything about 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge gold cup match details including live streaming option.
How to watch World Junior A Challenge Gold Medal Game
| Game | East Canada vs West Canada |
| Venue | Rath Eastlink Community Centre |
| Start Time | 4:00 PM ET |
| How to watch | Watch live here |
Watch the gold medal game at the 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge, live from the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro, NS. All games are available on a pay-per-view basis. Purchase this game by clicking here
Game preview: East Canada vs West Canada
Canada East secured their spot in the final by overcoming a formidable Swedish team in a high-scoring semifinal encounter that ended 7-5. Led by the impressive Trevor Hoskin of the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Cobourg Cougars, Canada East demonstrated resilience and skill throughout the game. Hoskin’s stellar performance, which included two goals and three assists, catapulted him to the top of the tournament’s point leaderboard with an impressive total of 11 points.
Reflecting on the hard-fought victory, Hoskin expressed his excitement and acknowledged the team’s collective effort, stating, “What a moment…what a chance we have in front of us now. We kept battling today. Sweden is a great team, and they just kept pushing back on us. We really had to dig deep and find a way, and I think we did just that—this was a gutsy effort.”
Dylan Edwards of the Toronto Patriots also played a crucial role in the semifinal, contributing two crucial goals. Edwards, who now shares the tournament lead in goals with six, showcased his scoring prowess on the international stage.
Other notable contributors from the Ontario Junior Hockey League included Andy Reist from the Cobourg Cougars and Carson Lloyd from the Georgetown Raiders, both finding the back of the net to propel Canada East to victory.
Head coach Billy McGuigan, hailing from Summerside, PE, and coaching in the MHL, praised his team’s mental resilience and structured play in the crucial semifinal clash. McGuigan emphasized the historic opportunity that lies ahead, conveying the significance of playing for a gold medal on a national stage. “It’s not every day you get to play for a gold medal on TSN. We’re here, we’ve enjoyed every step of the way. Team Canada East has never won this thing, and we’re here to make history,” McGuigan asserted.
As Canada East prepares to face off against Canada West, the stage is set for an unforgettable gold medal game that promises excitement, skill, and the pursuit of a historic victory. Hockey fans across the nation eagerly await the showdown between these two powerhouse teams, as they vie for supremacy in the World Junior A Challenge.
