The 2009

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was an international

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tournament held in Campbell River, Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Port Alberni,

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between December 29, 2008 and January 4, 2009. The venues used for the tournament included the Strathcona Gardens in Campbell River, the Comox Valley Sports Center in Courtenay, the Cowichan Valley Arena in Duncan, the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo, Oceanside Place in Parksville, and the Alberni Valley Multiplex in Port Alberni. Canada Ontario defeated Canada Pacific in the final to capture the gold medal for the second consecutive year, while the United States defeated Canada West to earn the bronze.

Challenge results

Preliminary round

Group A

Group B

Final round

Final standings

Tournament All-Star Team

*Goaltender: Ontario J. P. Anderson *Defencemen: Adam Clendening, Atlantic

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*Forwards: Ontario John McFarland, Quebec Guillaume Asselin, Brandon Saad

References

External links

Official website