To lose the 2017 World Junior Championship was hugely disappointing for Team Canada.
But not for the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Canes’ three prospects on Team Canada all played well in the tournament, albeit leaving with silver medals after the 5-4 shootout loss Thursday against Team USA in the championship game in Montreal. Forwards Julien Gauthier and Nicolas Roy, used on the same line, were a dangerous 1-2 offensive punch throughout the event and defenseman Jake Bean was generally effective on the back end.
Gauthier, the 21st pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, finished with five goals and two assists in the seven-game tournament, with two game-winners.