The two "b-pool" world junior championships wrapped up on the weekend, and it was big news for a couple of WHLers who were taking part. Latvia (featuring Edmonton Oil King Kristian Pelss) won one tournament, while Denmark (with Brandon's Mark Mieritz) won the other tournament.
As a result, Latvia and Denmark have qualified for the 2012 World Juniors, which are being held in Edmonton & Calgary.
Mieritz had 3 points (2g-1a) in 5 games for the Danes. Pelss had 4 points (2g-2a) in 5 games for the Latvians.
Mieritz and Denmark finished tied for first with Slovenia but won the tournament because of head-to-head result. Slovenia featured Kelowna's Gal Koren (who had 8 points - 3g, 5a - in 5 games), and former Winterhawk Gasper Kopitar, who had 4 points - 2g, 2a - in the 5 games.
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