Cheers erupted as Drake Batherson walked through the arrivals gate at Halifax Stanfield International Airport Saturday evening. Family of the 19-year-old Team Canada forward made signs to welcome the world junior hockey champion home. Gold medal championBatherson played a huge role in securing Canada's victory at the world junior tournament in Buffalo. Team Canada poses for a photo after winning the gold medal, defeating Sweden 3-1 Friday in the final, at the world junior championship in Buffalo. He confirmed at the world juniors that he's been traded from Cape Breton to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2018 18:33 UTC