OAKVILLE, Ont. - Drew Bate of Union has added an U17 World Hockey Challenge bronze medal to his career resume.
The 16-year old with Canada Red doubled up on Canada White, 8-4, in the bronze game November 7.
Bate scored once putting Canada Red up 7-4.
In the semifinals, Canada Red lost 5-2 to Czechia, while the USA beat Canada White.
The Americans won gold, blanking Czechia, 3-0.
Bate finished with three goals and two assists, in five games.
In his first year with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit, Bate has a goal and two assists.