Photo credit Rena Laverty
Cole Hutson assisted on three goals and Brandon Svoboda recorded one helper in Team USA’s 6-2 exhibition win over Slovakia as it prepares to defend its World Junior Championship title.
The U.S. will play a second exhibition against Finland on Monday before beginning the tournament's preliminary round on Dec. 26 against Germany. That game (2:30 p.m. ET) and all U.S. games will air on NHL Network.
● FloHockey.tv Team USA World Juniors Roster Analysis: Breaking Down The Defensemen
tw-align-centerNCAA Rookie Defenseman Pts Leader: Cole Hutson
— BU Hockey Stats (@BUHockeyStats) December 21, 2024
NHL Rookie Defenseman Pts Leader: Lane Hutson
As of Dec. 21: Cole Hutson 4-6-10, Lane Hutson 1-24-25
Looking ahead
tw-align-centerTHE RANGERS STRIKE FIRST 🚨@NHLBlackhawks prospect Jack Pridham scores his ninth goal of the year following up on the rebound to put the @OHLRangers up 1-0!#OHL | @CHLHockey pic.twitter.com/aDM8rHtZAY
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 19, 2024
2025 recruit Jack Pridham scored his ninth goal to open the scoring and then assisted on Kitchener's second goal, but the Rangers fell to Sarnia, 3-2. The 6'2" right wing recorded an assist the next game, a 6-2 win over Ottawa, and now has 18 points in 14 games since moving to the OHL and is seventh on the Rangers in scoring.
The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari spoke with left-shot defenseman Haoxi Simon Wang shortly after he joined the Oshawa Generals. They discussed his career path and his move to the OHL and also analyzed video of his evolving game. Wang confirmed that he will arrive at BU for the 2026-'27 season after a season-and-a-half with the Generals.
Looking back
tw-align-centerCoyle kept at it👌 pic.twitter.com/tnEjUOJFUE
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 22, 2024
Charlie Coyle scored his eighth goal, jamming home the rebound of his breakaway attempt, and Charlie McAvoy recorded an assist in the Bruins’ 3-1 win against Buffalo.
Jack Eichel assisted on a pair of goals in Vegas’ 6-2 win over Seattle. The 2015 Hobey Baker Award winner has a 9-35-44 scoring line in 33 games.
Lane Hutson assisted on a pair of goals as the Canadiens routed Detroit, 5-1. He has 13 points (G,12A) in his last 12 games.
Macklin Celebrini recorded his 12th assist in the Sharks’ 3-2 overtime loss to Edmonton.
A pair of Terrier All-Americans are top candidates for the NHL’s top rookie award.
tw-align-centerWith the NHL calendar now nearing 2025, the Calder Trophy race is heating up with the Sharks' Macklin Celebrini, the Flyers' Matvei Michkov and the Canadiens' Lane Hutson leading the way.
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) December 20, 2024
✍️: @theTonyFerrari https://t.co/vbgKFUURWD
Dylan Peterson’s seventh goal gave AHL Springfield an early lead, but the Thunderbirds fell to Belleville, 5-2.
Wilmer Skoog scored his sixth goal and added his 10th assist as Charlotte thumped Bridgeport, 6-2.
tw-align-centerMake it 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/fbv1Qx6Lsv
— Charlotte Checkers (@CheckersHockey) December 21, 2024
Women's Team
tw-align-centerThe Welckes also got in some international play over the break for @deb_teams 🇩🇪#ProudToBU pic.twitter.com/AJMqWwL0YG
— BU Women's Hockey (@TerrierWHockey) December 21, 2024
tw-align-centerJesse Compher scored an absolutely filthy goal FROM HER KNEES 😤
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 21, 2024
(via @thepwhlofficial) pic.twitter.com/opGU3MiagX