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MacKenzie Weegar leads Canada past Slovenia 5-2 at men’s world hockey championship

By The Canadian Press on May 14, 2023.

RIGA, Latvia – MacKenzie Weegar scored and added two assists as Canada beat Slovenia 5-2 on Sunday at the men’s world hockey championship.

Michael Carcone, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, and Milan Lucic also scored for Canada (2-0-0) and Jack McBain added a goal and an assist.

Goalie Devon Levi made 22 saves for the win in net as Canada outshot Slovenia 51-24.

Jan Drozg had two goals, one coming on the power play, for Slovenia (0-2-0).

Luka Gracnar stopped 46 shots in net.

The Canadians will try to start the international tournament with three-straight wins as they face Slovakia on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2023.

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