Canada West opened the 2014 World Junior A Challenge on Sunday with a 3-2 loss to Denmark. Ryley Risling of the Canmore Eagles recorded an assist for his team. Crusaders goaltender Tommy Nixon made 22 saves on 25 shots in a losing cause.
The Canadians will enjoy an off day before closing out Group B against the Russians on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. CT).