Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli issues eye-opening statement on Bedard
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Team Canada's roster for the upcoming World Championship is embracing youth once again, with several promising young talents set to represent the country on the international stage.
But those other notable names didn't persuade Fantilli to joining Team Canada, it was Connor Bedard:
«I don't know who's even on the whole team,» said Fantilli. «I know 'Bedard is going over there, so it should be fun. We talked a lot this year. It was great to see how he was doing this year. He had a great year.»
Fantilli is eager to make the most of this opportunity, especially after a challenging season that saw him sidelined with a calf injury sustained during a game in January.
''I only played 49 games this year," Fantilli shared in a phone interview with The Hockey News before departing for Europe. "I have to get my game going. That's my concern. There was a lot going on," he reflected. "I was really happy with how much I was able to learn and how much I was able to play. It was an eye-opening experience. There's stuff you can't teach yourself. It helped me get better as a player.''
As Fantilli and his teammates prepare to represent Canada on the world stage, they carry the hopes and expectations of a nation eager for success.
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