Firkus (5-foot-10, 153 pounds), a right wing with Moose Jaw in the Western Hockey League, was named player of the game for White. He's a projected second-round pick in the 2022 draft.
"I just want to show my game and I think I played my game tonight, so I'm happy," Firkus said. "I'm happy to show that I can do it on a big stage. I think it went good, and I'm even happier we got the win."
Shane Wright, No. 1 on Central Scouting's midterm ranking, scored and was named player of the game for Red.
Jake Karabela (No. 61) had a goal and an assist, and Nathan Gaucher (No. 16) scored for White. Tyler Brennan (No. 1 North American goalies) allowed one goal on four shots, and Mason Beaupit (No. 7 North American goalies) made 16 saves.
Ivan Zhigalov (No. 2 North American goalies) allowed three goals on 13 shots, and Reid Dyck (No. 26 North American goalies) made 23 saves for Red.
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Wright on the mark
Wright, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2022 draft, also went 6-for-12 (50 percent) on face-offs for Red.
"It was a lot of fun meeting all the guys and building those relationships with guys I may not have known in the past or may not have crossed paths with before, so it's been a great week," Wright said. "It's definitely something I'm going to remember for the rest of my life."
The 18-year-old (6-0, 185) of Kingston in the Ontario Hockey League missed a golden opportunity 40 seconds into the first period when he shot wide of the right post on a breakaway, but he converted a 2-on-1 with Danny Zhilkin (No. 27).
"My mindset was it was just another hockey game, so I was just going out and enjoying every second of it and soaking it all in," Wright said. "I don't think it was nerves on the early miss**
