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This will be quite short as Canada Open is about to play USA, expected to be the game of the tournament.

End of Day 3.
The Junior men played Great Britain yesterday evening. Great Britain has several players that attended Worlds in Latvia two years ago. They were very excited about playing Canada again, considering they have been playing quite well this year. Unfortunately for the kids from GB, Team Canada wasn't prepared to let them get too excited. Despite four players on the sideline due to sickness or mild injuries (and one more part way through the game), we only took 65 minutes to win 17-3. Dave, Josh and Andrei (part of the Winnipeg Connection) played a lot and played well. Hopes are that some of our injuries will heal and the whole team will be ready to play on
Friday, in preparation for the playoffs.

The Junior Women played Finland yesterday. They weren't very kind to the hosts, defeating them 17-5. Apparently, Finland gave the girls one of their toughest games of the week so far. The report was that all played well again.

Day 4 (Wednesday)

The day started early with a game with Japan. The guys were very excited about playing them, as they have very "cool jerseys". Once again, a few players sat out (Teddy, Alex R., Andy, and Dan). The team played well after getting the sleep out their eyes. Japan is a very athletic hard working
team. With more develoed skills, they will be a very strong team. The game ended Canada 17, Japan 3.

The Junior Women played Australia this morning, winning 17-3. This afternoon, they beat Sweden 17-4. It seems that they are destined to meet USA in the finals on Friday. The report from Marie, one of the coaches is that the girls are getting stronger and stronger each day...a very good sign! I'm sorry i don't have much detail on these games, as we are often playing at sites that are 40 minutes apart by bus.

The Junior Men's last game of the day was against Germany, one of two undefeated teams in the tournament (until they met us). Canada was quick to let the Germans know that they did not belong ahead of us in the standings. An impressive game played to 17-4. As a young team, the Germans will be very strong in a year or two. Garrett played well, demonstrating a perfect Atlanta offense. All played well.

Injuries are starting to mend. Alex was able to play today. Teddy got in for a few points. Andy thinks that he will be ready by Thursday to play a couple of points. Dan is now on anti-biotics for an infected throat.

Hopefully, we will be ready to pick our game up to the next level tomorrow, in preparation for the playoffs on Friday.

Things are looking good!

See you tomorrow (or Friday)
Deano