Peterborough's Porter Martone Draws Back Into Team Canada's Lineup At World Juniors

After being scratched for two games, Peterborough’s Porter Martone is drawing back into Team Canada’s lineup ahead of their quarterfinal matchup against Czechia in the IIHF World Juniors at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Thursday night.

Photo by Jordan Cooper.

The Brampton Steelhead forward had played their first two games with Canada against Finland and Latvia but could not register a point.

“When he’s on his game, he plays a 200-foot game,” said Dave Cameron, Team Canada head coach. “He’s physical. He’s making plays. He’s going. I think he’s been overthinking it a little bit, which has slowed him down a bit, but I expect a big game.”

He was not in Canada’s 3-0 win over Germany and 4-1 loss to the United States in the following games.

While Martone is dressing for Thursday’s game, it is unknown who is being scratched in his place.

Should Canada be victorious, they will play off against the winner of Finland and Slovakia, who are playing prior to their game.

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