Edmonton Oilers prospect Beau Akey rides the bench again vs Germany
The World Juniors are well underway, but Edmonton Oilers top defence prospect Beau Akey has been severely struggling for Team Canada.
While Team Canada just wrapped up a much needed 3-0 nothing Victory over Team Germany, Beau Akey managed just 2:48 TOI.
Before that, Team Canada played their opening match against the Finnish squad, emerging victorious by a score of 4-0.
Although things started off strong for the Canadians, Edmonton Oilers prospect Beau Akey found himself riding the bench, playing a mere total of 2:38 TOI.
While Beau Akey played extended minutes against Latvia, the Canadian squad suffered an embarrassing overtime defeat, and it appears that Beau Akey's performance has landed him back in head coach David Cameron's dog-house.
According to Ryan Hall of Oilers Daily, The 19 year old prospect was drafted by the Oilers, in the second round, 56th overall during the 2023 entry draft. Having completed 2 training camps it's clear that Oilers management feels he needs more time in the OHL.
During his 2022-2023 campaign with the Barrie Colts, he had played 66 games, scored eleven goals with 36 assists for 47 points which gave the Oilers management hope that he would become a fixture on their blue line within the next couple of seasons.
While Beau Akey is still the Oilers top defence prospect, he will need to tap into his offensive skill if Team Canada wants any chance at staying relevant in this tournament.
