A strong showing in a 5-1 win playing against his fellow Team Canada hopefuls has locked up a spot on the World Junior roster for former Windsor Spitfire Michael DiPietro.
That's according to TSN Insiders Mark Masters and Bob McKenzie. DiPietro suited up for the University All-Stars in Victoria B.C. Friday.
The Amherstburg native was the story turning away 32 of the 33 shots he faced, while making some key saves, including a massive sprawling stop in the second period to preserve the lead.
Newly signed Toronto Maple Leaf, Ian Scott and Matthew Villalta split time between the pipes for Canada.
Scott stopped 15 of 17 shots before giving way to Villalta, who turned aside eight of 11.
Saturday is the deadline for the Canadian roster to be trimmed from 34 to 22.
The brass still has to make a decision on forwards – but Tecumseh native Jack Studnicka still in camp and so is former Spitfire Gabe Vilardi.
— with files from AM800's Gord Bacon and Kristylee Varley.