WJC interview

[Gaudette 65]

Gaudette Undercover. With the General Manager of Canada at the World Junior Championship 

What was your reaction on becoming the General Manager of Team Canada?

I was pretty excited. I saw the roster and knew that it could be a good season. I'm glad to get my feet wet as a GM.

Looking at your roster who do u suspect to be the highest performer on the team and Why?

Barabash Jr. I expect he will play a strong game at both ends of the Ice and contribute as a scorer and a playmaker.

Now Do u feel you have a shot at Gold? And if it wasn't you who do u think would get it?

I think we have a team that could take gold. We aren't as strong as some years but I'm hoping with some strategy and work ethic we can take it.

USA and Europe are both looking strong. They will have the easiest paths for sure. It's a coin flip on who would win though.

Now I see you haven't selected a full roster at the time of this interview. But who do u feel will get those last few spots on the team?

(This is the full roster size this season)

Van Lagen and Forsyth were my outside picks. There were two other guys who could've gone as well but these two fit our needs better.

 

Next Up we have Dill the commissioner of the World Junior Championship

Okay well to kick things off tonight what was your reaction to getting named Commissioner of the World Juniors?

I was excited, having played in the World Juniors before for Canada and winning Gold, I always enjoyed the tournament and having an opportunity to organize it this time around was great.

Okay, now what was your thought process to picking the General Managers this past week?

We wanted to pick people who we thought had a lot of potential. Problem was, there were so many great candidates who were all willing to learn and wanted the opportunity that it was a difficult decision. In the end though, I think we made the right decision.

Now what team do you think looks best on paper? And what team do u believe will win Gold Sliver and Bronze this year?

I think the USA has a great team this year and are probably the favourites to win, Although hockey can be quite unpredictable. But my bias opinion: gold: Canada silver: USA bronze: Europe.

But next question. What player do you think will lead the tournament in goals, assists and points?

Teagan Glover - Points
Tyler Barabash Jr. - Goals
Teagan Glover - Assists

Now thank for chatting with us tonight. But one last thing could this job here help your chances at becoming a Commissioner of the VHL and why?

Well it's a start but I feel I have Atleast three or four years until I'm even considered

Well there we have it Dill and Rayzor thank you for your time this evening lets go Team Canada!!!! Bring gold back home!