Daniel Carr of Canada West shoots on Kirby Halcrow during Tuesday afternoon's practice in preparation for the 2009 World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge at Credit Union Place. Carr plays for the St. Albert Steel of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and Halcrow plays for the Quesnel Millionaires of the British Columbia Hockey League. The eight-day tournament, featuring six teams from five countries, begins Sunday with Canada West taking on Russia at 2 p.m. Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer



