Canada's Bennett Reveals Illness Led To Him Missing QF, Ready To Go For Semis

Team Canada ahead Sam Bennett revealed Thursday that he was coping with an illness that led to him missing Wednesday’s 4-3 extra time win over Czechia within the quarter-finals.

Bennett was again on the ice for Thursday’s elective skate and mentioned he’s feeling significantly better now and is ready to play any position he’s referred to as upon to fill.

Canada could possibly be in want of Bennett if captain Sidney Crosby is unable to play in Friday’s semifinal in opposition to Finland. Crosby was not on the ice Thursday after exiting Wednesday’s win within the second interval with an obvious lower-body harm. Head coach Jon Cooper mentioned Crosby has not been dominated of the semifinals.

“We’re taking this day by day, and we’re not going to put anybody in harm’s way,” Cooper mentioned. “But if he can play, he’s definitely going to. We’ll know more again in 24 hours.”

Bennett ready for any position he is given, even filling the water bottles Sam Bennett talks about watching from the stands however says he is pleased with any position he is given on Team Canada, however says he’ll be ready to deliver the power if he is given the chance shifting ahead.

Bennett missed follow on Tuesday for what the staff referred to as upkeep earlier than sitting out the quarter-final.

A late harm alternative for Anthony Cirelli forward of the event, Bennett served largely because the thirteenth ahead within the first three video games, posting one help.

Defenseman Josh Morrissey was additionally on the ice for Thursday’s skate and will return Friday after missing the final three video games with an undisclosed harm. Travis Sanheim has crammed his spot within the lineup after sitting out Canada’s opening recreation in opposition to Czechia final week.