The 2022 world juniors were cancelled by the IIHF on Wednesday after four players tested positive for COVID-19 and three matches were forfeited.
It was not just the increased spread of the virus that caused the cancellation, but the initial logistics and lack of planning in both Red Deer and Edmonton that led to the predictable outbreak.
Unfortunately for some players, this was their last chance at getting an under-20 medal.
"I am very sad and angry about this decision. Above all, I am sad for the players and the rest of the management team.