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By The Canadian Press

Canada bounces back with 6-0 win over Latvia at U18 hockey championship

Apr 23, 2026 | 11:48 AM

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.

Ilja Nikitins stopped 42 shots for Latvia, which played its first game of the tournament.

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Canada, looking for its third gold medal in a row, will next face Norway on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 23, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

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