Three Flames prospects battle for World Junior gold as Canada faces USA

On Wednesday, three Calgary Flames prospects (and a coach) will trek down Highway 2 in order to report in for training camp. On Tuesday, though, they’ll battle for World Junior gold when Canada takes on the United States.

On Monday, the semi-final games encapsulated how these two hockey powers made it this far.

Canada, led by a balanced offensive output powered themselves to a 5-0 victory over Russia. Bolstered by excellent goaltending from Florida Panthers prospect Devon Levi, Canada has (a) never trailed in the entire tournament and (b) never allowed an extra strength goal. Through six games, that’s damned impressive. (Canada’s goaltending coach, Jason Labarbera, joins the Flames later this…