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Post by finnmccool on Dec 13, 2023 19:25:10 GMT -5
Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten are headed to Sweden with Team Canada for the World Juniors.
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Post by Leafs_Pam on Dec 13, 2023 19:58:32 GMT -5
I saw an article on TSN several days ago they would make the team. Good for them. Hope they do well.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 13, 2023 23:08:19 GMT -5
It’s exciting to see that Minten and Cowen both made the team, though I’m not sure where in the lineup they will play. I believe Minten is probably the teams best defensive forward and will be given the majority of the tough defensive assignments. I saw a Team Canada official say they expect Minten play both up and down the lineup depending on need. Also, I found it interesting that Minten did not play in either of Team Canada exhibition games indicating he had been a lock to make the team before he even got there. Easton Cowen did play in both exhibition and games and I heard Team Canada wants him to scale back on the fancy moves trying to impress people and play the high compete 200 foot game he’s been playing in London. It’s going to be fun watching these two future leafs dawn the Team Canada jeresy and I wish them the best of luck.
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Post by Gerard on Dec 14, 2023 7:01:20 GMT -5
Thanks for that finn. I know of them but not much after that so thats def. good information.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 14, 2023 8:30:15 GMT -5
No problem Gerard, I’m far from an expert with regards to junior hockey and only started following it as a way to manage my my frustration with what happening was with the leafs. Enjoy the Junior World Championships it’s certainly going to be more interesting with Minten and Cowan playing in it.
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Post by kazzie on Dec 14, 2023 9:06:57 GMT -5
Thanks for that finn. I know of them but not much after that so thats def. good information. Yeah thanks Finn. I’m not up on that stuff either. Us old guys have enough trouble keeping up with the current Leafs players. |
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 20, 2023 9:37:28 GMT -5
Good start for both Fraser Minten and Easten Cowan in yesterday’s first exhibition game for team Canada. Minten playing on the wing with this years projected number one daft pick Mackin Celebrini scored twice and added one assist. Easton Cowen also scored for team Canada who’s first game will be on Dec 26 against Finland.
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Post by Gerard on Dec 20, 2023 15:34:10 GMT -5
Im hearing both will be getting major minutes and that Cowan should be on the top line so thats fantastic.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 24, 2023 18:00:55 GMT -5
Hey leafs fans, some really big and exciting news to share with you all. Fraser Minten has been named Captain of the Canadian National Junior team. It shows just how highly Fraser Minten is thought of in the hockey Community. Congratulations Fraser Minten, I’m sure you will make all of us in Canada proud.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 25, 2023 14:30:23 GMT -5
For those planning on watching the World Junior's, Canada first game is against Finland on Dec 26. It starts 8:30am Eastern Standard Time and is on TSN.
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