He's back in Canada, and ready to hit the ice again with the Niagara IceDogs.
Akil Thomas touched down in Toronto yesterday, one day after scoring Canada's golden goal at the World Junior Hockey Tournament.
He scored with only 3:58 left in the third period, leading to Canada's 4-3 win over Russia.
Fans cheered as he gave his Mom a big hug at Pearson International Airport.
Davies Challenges Gov't on EV Support
Niagara South MP told parliament of problems at 2 Niagara EV plants
Welland's Plan for Hospital Contribution
City council voting for multi-year plan to pay for its $17.8-million portion of South Niagara hospital
New GO Station Coming to Niagara
Metrolinx is working with the region to build one in Grimsby, there will be public consultation on this
Most Serious Collisions in Summer: Region
The region is working on road safety with less money due to no speed cameras
Coach Service Added to Airport
The Niagara airport working with Air Canada and Landline Company for service to Toronto
Police Looking for Missing Teenager
They believe the Grimsby teen might be in Toronto
Suspects Wanted for Attempted Robbery
Police say they tried to hold up a bank in Pelham
Rob Foster is Interim Niagara Chair
The councillor stays on for the month, part of a rotating list, until a new Chair is named