Nolan reflects on Team Europe win

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Nolan never minced words when describing his expectations for the world juniors. "If we don't win gold, we've failed". It's was a tough year for the rookie right winger, scoring only 16 points and just barely hitting the 10 goal mark for the New York Americans. A season that would have only felt worse had Europe came up short in the WJC. Fortunately for Nolan, and the rest of team Europe, the team did not disappoint. 

 

Nolan scored the first two goals in the finals against team Canada, one coming just 13 seconds into the game. "I've been mentally preparing for that moment as soon as I was selected to the team'' the winger said. "It was nice to see it go in". His strong play all tournament long really helped propel Europe, who's only 2 losses came in round robin shootouts; both to Canada.

 

"It feels (expletive) great." he said on winning gold. "I need to make sure I keep this style of play into next year in New York so I can win some trophies there too"

 

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