Knights stars ready to help Canada chase gold at World Juniors

Canada wrapped up a perfect pre-tournament Monday night in Ottawa, earning a 3-2 win over Czechia.

Three London Knights are on the roster, including Easton Cowan, who scored a hat-trick in Canada’s first exhibition game.

Defenseman Oliver Bonk also found the back of the net during the pre-tournament games. He’s from the Ottawa area, born there when his father Radek Bonk played for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.

“I used to go watch the games all the time,” Oliver Bonk said. “It’s definitely exciting to go to the Canadian Tire Centre. It’s like 10 minutes away from our house.”

Defenseman Sam Dickinson rounds out the Knights’ Canadian contingent, while forward Jeff Luchanko is from London.

Canada’s first game of the tournament is Thursday night against Finland.