Still in Langley, I got to shoot the World Jr. A Challenge a couple weeks ago for some papers in BC and Alberta. I got kind of lucky that the tournament happened take place in town while I was there. The teams competing were Sweden, USA, Russia, Czech Republic and a Canada East and West team. The tournament had a lot of great talent, with many guys already drafted for the NHL or American colleges. Here are some shots from the preliminary round.
Langley, BC - Monday, November 7, 2011 - Czech Republic forward Erik Nemec takes out Canada East's Kevin Lough during their preliminary game of the World Junior A Challenge at the Langley Events Centre. Canada East won the game 5-0. (Matthew Timmins)
Langley, BC - Monday, November 7, 2011 - Swedish forward Gustav Possler gets rocked by USA's Sam Herr at the World Junior A Challenge at the Langley Events Centre. (Matthew Timmins)
Langley, BC - Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - Team Czech Republic defenceman Jan Kostalek takes Team Russia forward Valentin Zykov into the boards during the World Junior A Challenge at the Langley Events Centre. The Czechs beat the Russians 4-3. (Matthew Timmins)
Langley, BC, - Monday, November 7, 2011 - Team Sweden goaltender Oscar Dansk makes a save on Team USA's Austin Cangelosi as Sweden's Ludwig Nilsson trails the play at the World Junior A Challenge at the Langley Events Centre. Dansk had 44 saves to help Sweden to a 1-0 overtime win. (Matthew Timmins)
