Price started and completed two of Canada’s three exhibition games, including his first game action in nearly 10 months last Friday in Columbus. 1 for Team Canada; the lone question was the 29-year-old’s readiness after a long layoff. Head coach Mike Babcock named Price Canada’s starter for Saturday’s tournament opener against the Czech Republic. Canada is turning to goalie Carey Price at the World Cup of Hockey . Canada fired more than 40 shots twice, including a 48-shot barrage against the Russians in the pre-tournament finale.

Source: thestar September 16, 2016 22:48 UTC