Gibson deflecting World Juniors negativity [Video]

Fans have been critical about Team Canada’s failure to make it past the quarter-finals at the World Juniors for a second straight year. Some of the negative comments have been targeted towards LaSalle’s Andrew Gibson who plays defence for the Soo Greyhounds of the OHL.

Some messages have been merciless – blaming him for the goal that eliminated Team Canada from the tournament. “It seems like from the connections I have with my players that know him he’s actually pretty good about it and handling it really well,” said Dale Mitchell, head coach of the Leamington Flyers.

Gibson tells CTV News the penalty was a tough call, but he’s made that hit on a number of occasions. He has no regrets. Gibson also says he is drowning out the negativity and is thankful to those who have sent positive messages.

Mitchell, who won two Memorial Cups with the Windsor Spitfires, …