Most of Devon Levi's teammates belong to teams in the NHL or established junior leagues such as the WHL and OHL or the college league NCAA.
Levi joined Canada's squad from the less established junior league CCHL and the Carleton Place Canadiens team.
Went late in the draft
He was also drafted as one of the last players in the most recent NHL draft, where he went as number 212 in the final round of a total of 217 players, when he was tossed by the Florida Panthers.
But in JVM he has been coach André Tourigny's first choice between the posts.
And the success has not been lacking.
In five games, Levi has kept a clean sheet twice, and has a save percentage of almost 97.
Which is very strong numbers.
- I played regional J20 hockey last season, and it is not really the same level as this.
It's a big step.
I knew I was holding the measure, but did not know if I would get the chance.
It was lucky when the coaches called me in and gave me the confidence, but it feels good that all the hard work paid off, he says to SVT Sport.
"Almost everyone is watching"
Playing the Junior World Cup is a big deal for the 20-year-old cage keeper from Montreal.
- It is a dream come true.
I've been following JVM since I was little, and it's a big tournament in Canada.
Almost everyone is watching.
Knowing that and being here, feels almost unreal, he says.
On Monday night, his Canada will face Russia in the junior WC semifinals.
- As always when Canada and Russia meet, it will be a great match.
I look forward to it, says Devon Levi.
The match between Canada and Russia is broadcast on SVT1 / SVT Play starting at 00.00.