Owen Power makes Canadian history in World Junior opener against Czechia

Canada started slow, but in the end walked away with a 6-3 win over Czechia on the opening day of the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. A huge reason why Canada won today was Buffalo Sabres prospect, Owen Power.

In his first ever World Junior game, the 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario became the first defenceman in Canadian history to score a hat trick at the tournament.

The SHARPEST of angles for Owen Power pic.twitter.com/UaSRJVKGD4— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2021

Patience on the powerplay turns into a goal for Power pic.twitter.com/mkcCUPZpd9— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2021

Hattrick Owen Power 🎩🎩🎩 pic.twitter.com/aIkgqS6Jni— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2021

For his efforts on Sunday night against Czechia, Power was named Canada's Player of the Game, an honour he definitely deserved.

Prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, Power opted to return to the University of Michigan for a second year, rather than signing his entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres, who took him first overall in July.

Power's decision to stay at the University of Michigan looks like it is serving him well thus far. In 18 games before departing for Canada's World Junior Selection camp, he had 23 points (3 G, 20 A) along with eight penalty minutes, and was a +13.

Canada will be back in action on Tuesday night against Marco Kasper and Team Austria. Puck drop is set for 7pm ET/5pm MT on TSN.

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