2009 World U-17 Hockey Challenge

The 2009 World U-17 Hockey Challenge was an international ice hockey tournament held in Campbell River, Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada between December 29, 2008 and January 4, 2009. The venues used for the tournament included the Strathcona Gardens in Campbell River, the Comox Valley Sports Center in Courtenay, the Cowichan Valley Arena in Duncan, the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo, Oceanside Place in Parksville, and the Alberni Valley Multiplex in Port Alberni.[1] Canada Ontario defeated Canada Pacific in the final to capture the gold medal for the second consecutive year, while the United States defeated Canada West to earn the bronze.

2009 World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Tournament details
Host country Canada
Venue(s)Strathcona Gardens
Comox Valley Sports Center
Cowichan Valley Arena
Frank Crane Arena
Oceanside Place
Alberni Valley Multiplex (in 6 host cities)
DatesDecember 29 - January 4
Teams10
Final positions
Champions Canada Ontario (7th title)
Tournament statistics
Games played27
Goals scored244 (9.04 per game)
Scoring leader(s)Canada Ontario John McFarland (12 points)
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Challenge results

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Preliminary round

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Group A

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TeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPts
 Canada Ontario44000247+1712
 Canada Pacific430011715+29
 Russia410031918+13
 Germany410031219−73
 Canada Atlantic410031225−133
Source: [citation needed]

Group B

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TeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPts
 United States44000295+2412
 Canada West430011714+39
 Canada Quebec420022418+66
 Slovakia410031627−113
 Finland400041234−220
Source: [citation needed]

Final round

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SemifinalsFinal
      
A1  Canada Ontario7
B2  Canada West4
SF1  Canada Ontario5
SF2  Canada Pacific1
B1  United States5
A2  Canada Pacific6

Final standings

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Team
 Canada Ontario
 Canada Pacific
 United States
4  Canada West
5  Canada Quebec
6  Germany
7  Russia
8  Slovakia
9  Canada Atlantic
10  Finland

Tournament All-Star Team

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References

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  1. ^ "2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge" (Press release). Hockey Canada. November 5, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2007.
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See also

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