Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark’s U25 team in world junior tune-up

Hockey Canada logo is seen at an event in Toronto on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017. (Frank Gunn/CP)

Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark’s under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship.

Seventeen-year-old Macklin Celebrini added a goal and two assists for Canada, while Denton Mateychuk scored twice.

Jordan Dumais, Brayden Yager, Easton Cowan also scored for Canada. Mathis Rousseau and Samuel St-Hilaire combined to make 15 saves for the shutout.

William Rorth and David Grubak split goaltending duties for Denmark and combined for 32 saves on 40 shots.

Canada, the two-time defending world junior champion, opens the 2024 tournament Dec. 26 against Finland in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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