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Swift Current Broncos alumnus Cody Eakin struck twice in the first period for Canada in a 10-0 win over Germany on Sunday at the World Hockey Championship.

The Dallas Stars forward scored Canada's third and fourth goals to put them in firm command at the end of the opening frame.

Taylor Hall had a hat trick and Martin Jones made 17 saves to earn the shutout.

Canada is 2-0 in the tournament after a 6-1 win over Latvia in their opening game.

Former Swift Current Broncos and San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan is running the bench for Canada at the tournament in the Czech Republic.

Canada plays the Czechs on Monday.