Shane Wright

HALIFAX — Another classic gold medal game looked to be easily in the grip of Canada until a third-period push by Czechia resulted in a game-tying two goals ...

Dvorsky showed a number of different elements to his game in Slovakia’s 4-3 OT loss to Canada in the quarters. Boston Bruins first-rounder Fabian Lysell was ejected during the first period of the bronze medal game after an illegal check to the head. But after Augustine allowed five against Canada and another five against Sweden in 40 minutes of the bronze medal game, his chances took a significant downturn. Axel Sandin-Pellikka was on in the final minute of the bronze with Sweden down a goal. So impressed with the play of Slovakia. The 19-year-old, who plays with WHL Seattle, had a 1.76 GAA and a .932 save percentage in five games. All three of the NHL players loaned to Canada had an impact in the gold medal game, accounting for all three of Canada’s goals. Although he was held off the scoresheet in the gold medal game, Bedard still finished with nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points, setting a number of Canadian records but also setting a tournament standard for most points by a U18 player. The Slovaks played Maxim Strbak for almost 20 minutes per game while Dalibor Dvorsky played in every key situation including overtime. By the end of the tournament, Adam Fantilli looked more comfortable and showed off his vast array of skills. The 8-7 overtime win for the U.S. Engaged right from puck drop, winning battles, creating chances and scoring were all part of what we saw the fourth-overall pick do while winning U18 world gold in El Paso during the summer of 2021.

Kraken's 2022 first-round draft pick, fresh from captaining Team Canada to a World Junior gold medal, will rejoin his OHL Kingston club to make a run at ...

Kingston is currently fifth overall in the OHL's Eastern Conference and no doubt will raise the club's potential to win in the OHL playoffs and advance to the coveted Memorial Cup, which is a championship tournament for the CHL's three leagues. Ryan Donato was the scratch among forwards Thursday, while Morgan Geekie sat out two games while newcomer Eeli Tolvanen waited 19 days to see his first action with the Kraken, making the most of it this week with two power-play goals and a primary assist on the game-winning goal in Edmonton Tuesday. Seattle's choice to have Wright join his juniors team is one of only two options per the NHL's agreement with the elite juniors Canadian Hockey League, which includes the OHL, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He did not make the Chicago roster as an 18-year-old but instead returned to NCAA University of North Dakota and then-head coach Dave Hakstol for a season in which he grew as both player and leader for a squad that advanced to the Frozen Four. He impressed his Seattle teammates and coaches with his poise, toughness on the ice and willingness to learn all details of the sport required at the NHL levels, whether it is playing pucks off the wall or experiencing first-hand what it takes to stay net-front for tip-in and rebound chances in the offensive zone. Wright celebrated his 19th birthday in unforgettable fashion Thursday, captaining Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Halifax, NS.

Shane Wright, who went fourth in last summer's NHL Draft, was sent back to juniors by the Seattle Kraken on Friday.

Sending Wright back to his OHL team, the Kingston Frontenacs, means the Kraken will not be able to call him back once Wright's junior season has ended. He was sent to the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, for a conditioning stint and scored four goals in five games. The move comes a day after Wright captained Canada to an overtime win against Czechia at the IIHF U-20 World Junior Championships.

Le capitaine d'Équipe Canada junior, Shane Wright, a choisi le bon moment pour marquer son premier but à cinq contre cinq du Championnat mondial de hockey ...

Hier, Shane Wright a passé une soirée d'anniversaire hors du commun. Le capitaine d'Équipe Canada junior, qui fêtait ses 19 ans, a marqué un superbe but ...

Clarke avec les [@OHLBarrieColts]. [@OHLHockey]par le [@SeattleKraken]et les [@LAKings]. Parce que le Kraken a choisi de céder Wright aux Frontenacs de Kingston, son club junior des dernières années. Il a aussi repris confiance en son jeu, j’en suis certain. [January 6, 2023] Hier, Shane Wright a passé une soirée d’anniversaire hors du commun.

We're very proud of Shane's performance at the World Juniors, helping captain Team Canada to a gold medal. He has a bright NHL career ahead of him with the ...

After a successful five-game stretch there where Wright scored four goals, was recalled back to Seattle, played in one game, scored his first NHL goal, and then left to captain Canada’s World Juniors squad. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster season for Wright, who somewhat surprisingly fell to the number-four slot at the 2022 draft. We look forward to watching him the rest of this season and wish him well.

Le Kraken de Seattle a cédé l'attaquant Shane Wright aux Frontenacs de Kingston dans la Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario.

Il a inscrit 32 buts et récolté 62 passes en 63 rencontres avec les Frontenacs la saison dernière. Avant les rencontres de vendredi, les Frontenacs occupaient le cinquième rang dans l'Association Est de la Ligue junior de l'Ontario avec un dossier de 17-15-2. Une récolte de quatre buts en cinq matchs avec les Firebirds lui a valu un rappel avec le Kraken où il a marqué son premier but en carrière dans la LNH dans un revers de 4-2, à domicile, face aux Canadienx de Montréal, le 6 décembre, avant son prêt à Équipe Canada junior.

Le Kraken de Seattle a retourné son meilleur espoir Shane Wright aux Frontenacs de Kingston de la Ligue de hockey junior de l'Ontario.

Il a obtenu quatre buts et trois passes en sept matchs pour le Canada. Wright revient dans la Ligue de l’Ontario sur une bonne note après avoir connu des difficultés au début de sa carrière dans la LNH. Wright était le capitaine de l’équipe canadienne qui a remporté jeudi soir la médaille d’or au Championnat mondial de hockey junior.