PHOTOS: Korea, Canada connect through friendly hockey tournament

SEOUL, July 2 (AJU PRESS) - Korean and Canadian players faced off against each other at a hockey tournament in central Seoul on Monday.

Hosted by the Embassy of Canada to Korea, the friendly tournament was part of celebrations for the 157th anniversary of the country's founding, also called Canada Day. Despite a valiant effort, the Korean team fell short to the host who emerged victorious.

Korean Navy goalie watches flying puck at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — A Korean goalie watches a puck fly away during a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Canadian players compete in preliminary round before finals at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Canadian players fight for a puck during a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Canadian player resting after preliminary round at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Canadian players take a break after a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Korean Navy players listen to pre-game instructions at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Korean players talk with their coach at a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Canadian Ambassador to Korea Tamara Mawhinney performs puck drop before final match at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Canadian Ambassador to Korea Tamara Mawhinney (center) drops the ceremonial first puck at a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Canadian player dribbling puck at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — A Canadian player shoots a puck during a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Korean Navy goalie regrets conceding goal at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — A Korean goalie reacts after conceding goal during a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Players from both sides prepare for second half puck drop at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Players are about to kick off a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. . AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Canadian player evades Korean Navy player at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Players watch a puck fly through the air during a hockey match in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Korean Navy team and Canadian team pose for commemorative photo at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Korean and Canadian players pose for a group photo after a hockey tournament in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Canadian Ambassador Tamara Mawhinney presents award to Korean Navy team at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Canadian Ambassador Tamara Mawhinney (left) presents a commemorative gift to a Korean player after a hockey tournament in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

All participants of street hockey tournament gather for group photo at Jeongdong Park in central Seoul July 1 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Participants pose for a group photo after a hockey tournament in Seoul on July 1, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

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