Zach Fucale will start in goal for Canada in the world junior semifinals against Slovakia.


Fucale made 14 saves to shut out Denmark in the quarter-finals but was barely tested.


In three starts this tournament, the 19-year-old Fucale has allowed just one goal and his save percentage is .982.


If Canada beats Slovakia, the gold-medal game is Monday.


It's uncertain if the back-to-back has anything to do with coach Benoit Groulx's decision.


Eric Comrie has started Canada's other two games, allowing a total of three goals against Germany and the United States.


Comrie's save percentage in the tournament is .933.