Cochrane's Riley Boychuk is lacing up for his second game in the 2024 U17 World Challenge.in Sarnia, ON. for Team Canada White that will determine their placement in the preliminary round.
Team White won their opening game against Czechia, 6-2, and today take on the Swedish squad, the other team in their pool. Sweden also won their opening game, and the winner of today's game will top the pool.
Games time is 5:30 p.m. MST.
Team Canada Red has already advanced to the semifinals by beating the American and Finish teams in their pool.
Boychuk was drafted second overall in the 2023 WHL draft and is 12 games into his first season with the Prince Albert Raiders.
In early October, Hockey Canada announced the 44 players selected to wear the Maple Leaf with Canada Red and Canada White.