(Photo: CIS Website)
A former Yarmouth Junior A Mariner forward got to play against Canada’s World Junior hockey team in a two-game exhibition series.
Mathieu Pompei, a fifth year forward with the McGill Redmen was selected to the U-Sports all-star team.
In the second game today in Blainville, Quebec, Canada won 3-0.
Game over! #TeamCanada blanks the @USportsCA All-Stars by a 3-0 score on Tuesday. #WorldJuniors
GAME STATS: https://t.co/lWTaAnELcM pic.twitter.com/lDgRps51KL— Team Canada Men (@HC_Men) December 13, 2016
Pompei had a goal disallowed in the third period due to a high stick.
Last night, Canada won the opening contest 5-3.
Canada continues preparation for the World Juniors starting December 26th in Toronto and Montreal.
Pompei leads his university league in points this season.
Big thanks to @USportsCA for two great games at #WorldJuniors selection camp. It was a great challenge and pleasure for @HC_Men. pic.twitter.com/VG6z9AKz4c
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 13, 2016
