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Hi there,

Sorry for the delay. I wasn't able to get on the internet yesterday. In any case, another great day for Canada (despite our first loss).

The Junior Open team won both games quite convincingly. Game one was against Switzerland, a team of somewhat athletic inexperienced players. A score of 17-2 only took 58 minutes to play. All players shared the field time equally and all played well...no one really shone. It is great to have
Richard playing regularly after being injured throughout the entire training camp. From the looks of it, he is at about 95%.

At the same time, the Junior Women were having it out with Team USA...a real battle! When I arrived Canada had just tied the game 10-10. Both teams played a stifling defense. At 12-11 for USA, the time cap went on. Despite the last two points taking 25 minutes, USA won, 14-11...not indicatve of
Canada's great play. Expect these teams to meet in the finals on Friday.

The Junior women met Japan later in the day. With the bitter taste of defeat in their mouths, they weren't going to give Japan a chance. Final score, Canada 17, Japan 7.

The Junior Open team played Russia in our second game of the day. Though we won 17-2, the boys probably had their weakest game so far (hopefully the only one)...Tomorrow it's USA.

All in all, a good day!

Day 3.
Each team has played one game so far. The Open team had an amazing game with USA. Right from the start, it was evident that it was going to be a hard fought battle. The jitters and a slippery disc caused a few too many unforced turnovers in the first half. USA took the half 9-5. Canada was not pleased! With eight points later, it was 11-11. The teams traded points...great throws, defense and total focus from both teams. The cap went on with Canada up 14-13, game to 16. A 35 minute battle followed, with Canada on the wrong side of the win unfortunately. Despite losing the game, spirits were high, knowing that we controlled the second half of the game. USA seems a little less cocky now...hmmm.

I haven't heard the results of the Junior Women's game yet.

All of the other Canadian teams continue to roll, beating all comers.

See you later,
Deano