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Maple Leafs prospects set for tall ask at World Juniors

By David Morassutti

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Timothy Liljegren puts on the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey after being selected 17th overall during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Timothy Liljegren puts on the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey after being selected 17th overall during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Joseph Woll

The 19-year old American is the only returning Leafs prospect from last year’s tournament. He only played in two games and had a 1.50 GAA and a .935 save percentage.

This year the Boston College starter has gone through a tough stretch with a 2.90 GAA and a .898 save percentage.  However, he was invited back to the US selection camp and is expected to compete for the starter’s job.

“We’ve seen quite a bit of him,” said Lamoriello. “He plays for a great program and is one of their top players. He has a bright future.”

Tyler Parsons won the starting job last year and took the U.S. all the way to the gold medal game which they would win in a shootout over Canada.

Expect a tough competition with Jake Oettinger who was a first round pick of the Dallas Stars in the 2017 draft. Oettinger plays for Boston University where he has a 1.91 GAA and a .902 save percentage.

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There is no telling which goalie has the advantage in the crease so expect a fierce battle between the former U.S. development teammates.

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