Garand, Cossa to split time in net vs. Sweden in WJC warmup
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Head coach Dave Cameron says Dylan Garand and Sebastian Cossa will both see time in net when Canada faces Sweden in a World Junior Championship pre-tournament game on Monday, reports TSN's Mark Masters.
Garand, 20, was drafted in the fourth round by the New York Rangers in 2020.
The Victoria native spent the 2021-22 season with the Kamloops Blazers, posting a 2.16 goals-against average and .925 save percentage in 45 games.
Cossa, 19, is a first-round draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2021.
The Hamilton, Ont., native appeared in 46 games for the Edmonton Oil Kings in 2021-22, registering a 2.28 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.
Goaltender Brett Brochu is also on Canada's roster and is a projected scratch for tonight's game, along with forward Riley Kidney and defenceman Ethan Del Mastro.
Canada opens tournament play against Latvia on Wednesday.