Truro Bearcats goaltender Sam Berthiaume is a Hlinka Gretzky Cup champion as Team Canada rolled to an 8-1 win over the U.S.A. in Edmonton, AB on Saturday night.
The 16-year-old from Stellarton, N.S. got the start in goal for Canada’s first game of the tournament against Switzerland, making 22 saves in a 7-3 victory. Team Canada went undefeated in the three-game round robin and then beat Finland 6-3 to advance to Saturday’s tournament final.
It’s the latest accomplishment for Berthiaume after a stellar rookie season with the Bearcats that culminated in a Metalfab MHL Cup championship, Rookie All-Star Team honours, and the Young/Knickle Award as the top goaltending tandem with teammate Louca Connolly.
The MHL congratulates Berthiaume on his outstanding accomplishments.