Former Colorado Avalanche star receives shocking news at the IIHF World Championship
Photo credit: IIHF.com
Former Colorado Avalanche star Ryan O'Reilly received some shocking news after Canada's final preliminary game against Sweden on Tuesday.
The game marked an extremely special milestone for the Team Canada forward, who was also awarded a gift from his teammates and organization following Canada's 5-3 win.
Former Colorado Avalanche star Ryan O'Reilly receives shocking news at the IIHF World Championship.
The former Avs forward set an incredible milestone on Tuesday passing Ryan Smyth for the most games played by a Canadian at the World Championship. O'Reilly has played in 62 international games wearing Canada's colours.
O'Reilly was gifted a special Team Canada jersey with the number "62" printed on the back to mark his incredible achievement. TSN also posted a special team photo where he is seen with his teammates sporting the jersey and a gold coloured helmet.
Ryan O'Reilly sets a new record for most games played for Canada at the World Hockey Championship! 👏🇨🇦
The Varna, Ontario native registered 4 points (2 goals and 2 assists) in Canada's 7 preliminary games at the IIHF World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden.
O'Reilly received the Player of the Game award for Canada in their 2-1 shootout loss to Finland in Monday's game after scoring this beautiful shorthanded goal late in the 2nd period.
RYAN O'REILLY SHORTHANDED GOAL! 🚨
RYAN O'REILLY MARQUE EN DÉSAVANTAGE NUMÉRIQUE! 🚨
RYAN O'REILLY MARQUE EN DÉSAVANTAGE NUMÉRIQUE! 🚨
The Canadians finished first in Group A and will play Denmark in the quarter-finals on Thursday. Puck drop is set for 12:20pm MT.
Congratulations on the remarkable achievement Ryan!
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