In Aaron Ekblad's eyes, it wasn't a lack of discipline that led to the glut of penalties taken by Canada on Saturday afternoon.
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The Canadians suffered their second loss in the tournament, losing in stunning fashion, 5-1, to Finland. The game saw Canada take 11 minor penalties, a number that Ekblad equates to the opposition diving.
Ekblad when asked abt Can lacking discipline in loss to Fin. Accused Finns of diving, “diving isn’t part of the game. I think it’s cowardly”
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Finland converted two power-play chances, both coming in the first period. But while Ekblad feels playacting played a role in the result, it's worth noting the Finns also took eight minor penalties of their own.
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