Canadian world junior goalie Carter George uses music to drown out pressure

Carter George has a one-song soundtrack playing in his head. Over and over.

The tune could be country, rap, rock or something entirely different — the goaltender doesn't discriminate.

Whatever is rattling around between George's ears, music plays a big part in his process. The 18-year-old is hoping it helps him capture gold with Canada at the 2025 world junior hockey championship.

George appears to have the inside track to get the nod as the country's starter when the hosts open their tournament Thursday against Finland.

"Means the world to be here," said the Thunder Bay, Ont., product. "I want to make the most of every opportunity."

It looks like George, who plays for the Ontario Hockey League's Owen Sound Attack, will get the first shot at the crease after putting up a combined .941 saves percentage in 100 minutes of exhibition action.

"Great guy," Canadian captain and Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager said following Wednesday's practice. "Always having fun, always smiling. Just brings energy up in the room. A guy that we can really trust."

It doesn’t get much better than this