World juniors 2025: Canada loses to U.S. in NYE clash [Video]

OTTAWA –

Canada’s parade to the penalty box started midway through the first period.

It never really stopped.

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And that string of undisciplined play cost the host country dearly on New Year’s Eve at the world junior hockey championship.

Danny Nelson scored the winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves as the United States beat Canada 4-1 to take Group A.

The Canadians allowed three goals off seven American man advantages Tuesday on a frustrating, heated night for the 20-time gold medallists.

“I can’t address it — they know it,” head coach Dave Cameron said of the team being unable to walk the officiating line. “They know the penalties are penalties. They have to decide. It’s simple as that.”

“It’s an individual thing, it’s a character thing,” continued Cameron, who liked his group’s game at even strength. “They have …