For Wayne Simmonds, the tough as nails winger and second-round pick of the Kings this past summer, the World Junior Championships in the Czech Republic was a welcomed trip abroad. It was the first time Simmonds was given the opportunity to don the red and white Canadian colors in international play.
Simmonds helped Canada edge out Sweden in overtime to win their fourth straight gold medal. Canada previously lost to Sweden in the preliminary round to break Canada’s streak of 20 consecutive wins in the tournament. Besides his equipment, Simmonds brought a lot to Canada’s prevailing gold medal run.
“I just tried to bring as much intensity as I could to the games, I always tried to play physical and finish my body checks,” Simmonds said from back home in Sault Ste. Marie.
Simmonds Golden In Czech Republic (lakings) 
