The Boston Bruins' season might be over in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but things are just beginning for a handful of players over at the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland. Eight members of the Black and Gold have made their way over following the first-round postseason elimination at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres.
One of those players who is going to have a valuable two weeks in Switzerland is Fraser Minten. The 21-year-old solidified his spot in Marco Sturm's lineup for next season with a strong rookie campaign. He finished 10th in voting for the Calder Trophy for the league's top rookie.
Playing over at the World Championship, Minten is going to get some big experience playing some of the top players in the world. One of them is Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby. After impressing in the first game on Friday, Boston's center scored his first goal of the tournament on Saturday.
Bruins center Fraser Minten scores first IIHF World Championship goal for Canada
Minten centered the fourth line for Canada against Sweden, and he picked up a pair of assists in the 5-3 victory. On Saturday against Italy, Canada improved to 2-0 in pool play with a 6-0 shutout, with Minten again finding the scoresheet with his first goal in Switzerland.
With Canada leading 1-0 midway through the first period, Minten scored his first goal of the tournament for a 2-0 lead. Connor Brown ripped a shot that hit the backboard and came right back to the side of the net, where Minten deposited it into the net to double the lead.
Minten scores his first of the tournament! 💪
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Again, there is nothing but valuable experience to be had for Minten playing on this stage with the talent that Canada can roll out with their forwards and on defense. They are off until Monday, when they play Denmark, which will be another game that Canada should win.
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