Gavin McKenna had a hat trick and added an assist as Canada rallied past the United States 6-4 on Sunday to win gold at the under-18 men’s world hockey championship.
It’s Canada’s fifth title since the tournament’s inception in 1999.
Cole Beaudoin and Tij Iginla also scored in the third period as Canada overcame an early 3-1 deficit. Ryder Ritchie added a goal.
Goalie Carter George made 31 saves for the win in net.
Cole Hutson had a goal and two assists for the U.S. Christian Humphreys, Cole Eiserman, and Brodie Ziemer also scored.
Nicholas Kempf stopped 19-of-24 shots in net for the Americans.
Earlier Sunday, Love Harenstam stopped all 36 shots he faced as Sweden shut out Slovakia 4-0 to win bronze.
Lucas Pettersson scored 9:16 into the third period to break a scoreless tie for Sweden.
Melvin Fernstrom, Alfons Freij and Victor Eklund rounded out the attack for the Swedes.
Alan Lendak stopped 25 shots in net for Slovakia.
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