CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the world junior championship after he hurt his right wrist during Canada’s exhibition victory over Russia on Wednesday night.The Blackhawks said Dach was returning to Chicago on Thursday for further evaluation.Dach, who turns 20 on Jan. 21, was injured on what seemed like a harmless bodycheck in … "Obviously I went back and watched it a couple times. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. Lafreniere ready for camp (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press) The Blackhawks were dealt a big blow when it was revealed that Kirby Dach would require surgery on his fractured wrist. Canada is set to open the world juniors Saturday against Germany, which will be missing nine players because of COVID-19 protocols. The native of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., won a gold medal with Canada's under-18 team at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). "We recognize Kirby's commitment and leadership and know how eager he was for the opportunity to proudly represent his country at the world juniors. Kirby Dach, seen here on July 14 who played last season for Chicago, is out of the World Juniors after sustaining an injury. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Dach suffered the injury in an exhibition match at the WJC and will now be out 4 to 5 months. He had eight goals and 15 assists in 64 games during his rookie season with the Blackhawks. Dach was set to make his first appearance for Canada at the world juniors as he was not loaned to the team when the Canadians captured gold last year in the Czech Republic. Team Canada Captain Kirby Dach heads towards the dressing room after an awkward hit on Ilya Safonov during a pre-competition game against Russia. Canadian captain Kirby Dach will miss the world junior hockey championship after suffering a wrist injury in a pre-tournament game against Russia on Wednesday night. "Kirby was excited to represent Canada and captain our team at the 2021 IIHF world junior championship, and our players, coaches and staff are all disappointed he will not be able to participate this year," Scott Salmond, senior vice-president of national teams with Hockey Canada, said in a statement. In two consecutive years representing Canada at the World Junior Championship, Byram – a prospect of the Colorado Avalanche – has appeared in 13 games and has seven points (1G-6A) under his belt. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The Blackhawks said Dach was returning to Chicago on Thursday for further evaluation. 3 pick in the 2019 draft. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the world junior championship after he hurt his right wrist during Canada’s exhibition victory over Russia on Wednesday night. ... but that was never the highest priority in 2021… Dach, who was named captain of Team Canada for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, suffered the injury on Dec. 23 in the exhibition opener of world juniors after he collided with a Russian player at center ice. Dach, who turns 20 on Jan. 21, was injured on what seemed like a harmless bodycheck in the neutral zone in the third period. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Dach was playing for Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship and collided with Russia forward Ilya Safonov in the neutral zone with 12:06 remaining in the third period of a … Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. 1: Kirby Dach of the Chicago Blackhawks is the lone NHLer on this roster. He said an update would be provided once X-ray results were available. Dach's injury is another tough blow for rebuilding Chicago after it announced Wednesday that Alex Nylander, another young forward, could miss the entire 2021 season because of a left knee injury. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach could miss the upcoming season after he had wrist surgery on Monday. Comments are welcome while open. The event starts Friday with three games. After the hit, he pulled off his glove, skated off the ice and went directly to the locker-room area. Devon Levi, who shut out Russia in that contest and has been a calming force, gets the nod in net ... Watch IIHF World Juniors 2021 live stream Online Using Social Media. WATCH | Kirby Dach leaves game against Russia: Dach, 19, was injured on what seemed like a harmless bodycheck in the neutral zone in the third period. Canada downs Russia in tight-checking world juniors exhibition game. ©2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. After the hit, the Canada captain pulled off his glove, skated off the ice and went directly to the locker-room area in Edmonton, Alberta. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach reportedly suffered a fracture during a World Junior Championships game Wednesday, but Team Canada hasn't provided further details. Tuesday's 34-save shutout was the third goose-egg he put up in the 2021 edition, setting a USA Hockey record for most shutouts in a world juniors … The third overall pick by Chicago in the 2019 NHL draft, Dach cracked the Chicago roster last season and had eight goals and 15 assists in 64 games. Nylander had surgery Monday to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee. He was dedicated to his role as captain and contributing to defending our gold medal. Unusual world juniors in Edmonton set to open as Canada defends gold, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. With the 2021 World Junior Championship set to get going in an Edmonton bubble starting on Christmas Day, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino prepares you with three players to watch on each team.