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The junior crowns have had a dream start at the JVM.
But now the toughest possible opposition awaits and then comes a clear warning to the young Swedes.
– We’ll see how Sweden copes, says Radiosport’s expert Per Svartvadet.
When the JVM is decided at home in Sweden, the Junior crowns are also pointed out as a potential gold team. After the first two matches, we can sum up an absolutely fantastic start for the blue-yellow national team.
Swedish dream start
Admittedly, the opposition has been easy, but the Junior crowns have still impressed greatly during six periods in Gothenburg. First they defeated Latvia in the premiere with a whopping 6-0 and on Thursday evening it was followed up with another great victory against Germany.
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It was as much as 5-0 after the forward Otto Stenberg put on a great show and scored a hat-trick in Scandinavium. The 18-year-old who on weekdays plays his home games for Frölunda in the same arena really enjoyed the unforgettable evening.
Blue-yellow warning
But now the toughest possible opposition awaits in the form of Canada. The North Americans are always designated gold favorites when it comes to the JVM and have also started with two straight wins.
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In the last match, it was all 10-0 against Latvia and now the clear warning comes to the Junior crowns before Friday night’s big match.
– An attacking, top form Canada who scored 10 goals last time. Let’s see how Sweden manages it. They definitely have to move up two notches and then you have to watch out for Canada’s youngest player – (Macklin) Celebrini – who scores goals and assists in games and minutes, says the hockey expert Per Svartvadet to Radiosporten.
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Even though this year’s JVM is played on a large rink, Canada as usual has its game idea for playing on a small rink.
– Absolutely! They like to drive offensively, they like to complete the melee and they like to go straight for the goal. It is primarily for Sweden’s defense to keep them away from the Swedish goal cage, Svartvadet states for the radio channel.
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