Harper congratulates Canada's juniors on their silver medal win

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, friends and family celebrate Team Canada’s first goal against Russia during the finals of the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships. Photo by Deb Ransom PMO.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating the Canadian team on its silver medal at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship:

"On behalf of Canadians from coast to coast to coast, I offer my congratulations to Canada's junior hockey team on its silver medal at the 2011 International Ice Hockey Federation U20 World Junior Championship.

"Their competitive spirit, sportsmanship and national pride are an inspiration to younger hockey players and fans across the country, and I look forward to following their achievements in the years to come.

"I also extend my congratulations to the other medal-winning teams and all the players who participated in this international tournament, providing Canadians and hockey fans around the world with great moments in sport."