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Wings prospect Joe Veleno leads Canada over U.S. at junior tourney

(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)

Former Red Wings' first-round pick Joe Veleno had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory against the United States on Tuesday at the World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth.

Veleno scored a power-play goal in the first period at the 12:11 mark with assists to Kirby Dach (Blackhawks) and Nolan Foote (Lightning).

In the second period, Veleno assisted on the first of two goals by Dach at 10:16. Veleno's linemate, Alexis Lafreniere (projected 2020 No. 1 overall pick), had an assist on Dach's other goal.