Canada uses strong fourth quarter to beat Iroquois Nationals at U19 worlds

COQUITLAM, B.C. – Jeff Teat led the way with four goals and two assists as Canada beat the Iroquois Nationals 12-9 on Sunday at the under-19 lacrosse world championships.

Tanner Cook, Treton Leclaire, Ethan Walker, Marshall King, Riley Curtis, Ryan Lanchbury, Dalton Follows and Thomas Semple also scored for the Canadians (2-1), who were tied 8-8 heading into the fourth quarter.

Tehoka Nanticoke scored five times for the Iroquois Nationals (1-1) while Austin Staats added three goals and four helpers. Matthew Bennett had the other.

Kyle Hebert stopped 9-of-15 shots for the win. Tyler Armstrong kicked out 11-of-23 shots in defeat.

Canada’s next round-robin game is on Monday against Australia (1-1).

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