Matthew Schaefer will no longer be seen at the Under-20 World Cup.
Matthew Schaefer’s (25) races ended with a shoulder injury. ZumaWire / MVPHOTOS
The top promise of the Canadian U20 national team Matthew Schaefer17, hurt his left shoulder so badly against Latvia that the youngster’s games are over.
The defender was injured in the first period of the match when he lost his balance while chasing the puck and crashed into the goal post.
Schaefer, who represents the Erie Otters at the club team level, had time to collect 1+1 performances in Canada’s first two matches.
Schaefer is considered the most talented defender in his age group. He will probably be booked among the first four players in next summer’s draft.
– This [loukkaantuminen] will not affect his draft status. His play in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and season so far has been impressive, leading NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr evaluate on the NHL website.
The 188-centimeter and 83-kilogram package served as Canada’s captain in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup last fall. He scored six (2+4) points in five games. In addition, he won the under-18 World Cup gold last spring in Canada’s jersey.
Schaefer was Canada’s second youngest player. Just two months older than another super talent, the striker Gavin McKenna.
Canada invited the captain of the Seattle Thunderbirds to replace Schaefer Sawyer Mynion19.
Canada’s World Cup tournament continues the night before Monday against Germany. The game starts at 2:30 Finnish time.