"I Want To Be The Backbone": Carter George Ready To Lead Canada To World Junior Gold

Key Highlights

• Louis in 2019 and the Four Nations Faceoff, there are concerns because of his in-season play with the Blues.
• Canada’s Olympic team has a disadvantage between the pipes; Canada’s World Juniors squad has an advantage. Carter George has preached throughout Canada’s training camp preparation for the tournament about how much he wants to be a leader for this team.“For me, just kind of lead by example, having a little bit of a voice in the room.
• I try and hold a heavy voice when I do talk, and I just want to be the guy that just leads by example, works hard; guys see that and want to jump on board,” George said during Canada’s training camp last week. One thing that gives George his moxy is his confidence, yet steady poise.
• He knows he is one of the most skilled goaltenders in his age group and can be the guy.
• And when you watch him play, he never looks rattled.