Brad Bowden was the big gun for Canada as he scored twice, including a goal just 20 seconds into the opening period, and added four assists as Canada built on a 6-0 first-period edge.
But don’t expect Canada’s nine-goal win to put team ego into the atmosphere, said Bowden, because there is lots of hockey left to play.
“It can (be a problem) if you’re not focused. This win is over, every game is fresh start. Tomorrow is another day to work on (our game) and focus on our tournament ahead,” said Bowden.
Bowden started the scoring parade off barely after the opening faceoff. Then in a five-minute stretch from 8:03 to 13:26, Canada racked up five more goals on Korean goalie Oh-Song Kwon.
Adam Dixon, Ben Delaney, Greg Westlake (2) and Tyler McGregor did the damage.
Second period
In the second frame, Steve Arsenault and Bowden struck for goals, and in the third Bryan Sholomicki and Zach Savage rounded out Canada’s scorers.
Speedy and scrappy Korea, undaunted, kept pressing and mastered Canadian goalie Corbin Watson for a goal midway through the final frame.
Jong-Ho Jang earned the marker, much to the pleasure of the crowd at MacLauchlan Arena. Seung-Hwan Jung nabbed the assist.
Korea nearly matched Canada’s speed, but the skill level of the Canadians showed itself superior for this game.
Korean head coach Ick-Hee Kim said he realized the Canucks play at a high level, but was content with his team’s effort and likes his chances again Norway (0-2) on Wednesday.
“We know that Canada is great team. We were without three injured players and the goaltender in the first and second period wasn’t our regular goalie. We tried our best and we’re satisfied,” said Kim, through a translator. “We’re getting back one of our players in our game against Norway. If we apply what we practised, we’re sure we can win.”
Next up, Canada (2-0) plays the United States (2-0), which beat Norway 8-0 in Monday’s early game.
Bowden sees similar traits in the Americans as Korea and knows nothing will come easy.
“At this level, you never know what you get until the finish. America, like Korea, keeps you on your toes. They have a lot of skill and move the puck well,” he said. “I’m feeling good about this group of guys. We’re in high spirits and excited about getting to the next game.”
Tuesday is a practice day for the teams.
Wednesday, Korea plays Norway at noon, followed by Canada versus America at 7 p.m.
Brad Bowden was the big gun for Canada as he scored twice, including a goal just 20 seconds into the opening period, and added four assists as Canada built on a 6-0 first-period edge.
But don’t expect Canada’s nine-goal win to put team ego into the atmosphere, said Bowden, because there is lots of hockey left to play.
“It can (be a problem) if you’re not focused. This win is over, every game is fresh start. Tomorrow is another day to work on (our game) and focus on our tournament ahead,” said Bowden.
Bowden started the scoring parade off barely after the opening faceoff. Then in a five-minute stretch from 8:03 to 13:26, Canada racked up five more goals on Korean goalie Oh-Song Kwon.
Adam Dixon, Ben Delaney, Greg Westlake (2) and Tyler McGregor did the damage.
Second period
In the second frame, Steve Arsenault and Bowden struck for goals, and in the third Bryan Sholomicki and Zach Savage rounded out Canada’s scorers.
Speedy and scrappy Korea, undaunted, kept pressing and mastered Canadian goalie Corbin Watson for a goal midway through the final frame.
Jong-Ho Jang earned the marker, much to the pleasure of the crowd at MacLauchlan Arena. Seung-Hwan Jung nabbed the assist.
Korea nearly matched Canada’s speed, but the skill level of the Canadians showed itself superior for this game.
Korean head coach Ick-Hee Kim said he realized the Canucks play at a high level, but was content with his team’s effort and likes his chances again Norway (0-2) on Wednesday.
“We know that Canada is great team. We were without three injured players and the goaltender in the first and second period wasn’t our regular goalie. We tried our best and we’re satisfied,” said Kim, through a translator. “We’re getting back one of our players in our game against Norway. If we apply what we practised, we’re sure we can win.”
Next up, Canada (2-0) plays the United States (2-0), which beat Norway 8-0 in Monday’s early game.
Bowden sees similar traits in the Americans as Korea and knows nothing will come easy.
“At this level, you never know what you get until the finish. America, like Korea, keeps you on your toes. They have a lot of skill and move the puck well,” he said. “I’m feeling good about this group of guys. We’re in high spirits and excited about getting to the next game.”
Tuesday is a practice day for the teams.
Wednesday, Korea plays Norway at noon, followed by Canada versus America at 7 p.m.
Instant Replay
A look at Monday’s world sledge hockey challenge game at MacLauchlan Arena:
The Outcome - Canada 10 Korea 1
The Goalscorers - Korea: Jong-Ho Jang (1); Canada: Brad Bowden 2 (2), Greg Westlake 2 (3), Adam Dixon (1), Ben Delaney (2), Tyler McGregor (1), Steve Arsenault (1), Bryan Sholomicki (2), Zach Savage (1).
The Assists - Korea: Seung-Hwan Jung (1); Canada: Brad Bowden 4 (4), Liam Hickey 2 (2), Adam Dixon 2 (2), Ben Delaney 2 (2), Greg Westlake (1), Bryan Sholomicki (1), Tyler McGregor (1), James Dunn (1), Rob Armstrong (2).
The Goalies - Korea: Oh-Song Kwon, 6-of-14, loss (0-1), Jae-Wong Lee, 3-of-5; Canada: Corbin Watson, 8-of-9, win (1-0).
Next Up - Canada (2-0) faces the United States (2-0) on Wednesday. Game time is 7 p.m. at MacLauchlan.
By The Numbers
Shots By Period - Korea: 3-3-3, 9; Canada: 8-6-5, 19.
Penalty Minutes - Korea: 18; Canada: 10.
Power Play - Korea: 0-for-5; Canada: 3-for-3.
Hit Posts - Korea: 1; Canada: 0.
