Six Terriers set for World Junior Summer Showcase

Rosters have been announced for the two USA squads that will participate in next month’s World Junior Summer Showcase, a first step toward choosing the US Junior National Team that will compete in the World Junior Championships. Sophomore Chad Krys and freshmen Brady Tkachuk and Logan Cockerill are on the Blue squad, while sophomores Jake Oettinger and Patrick Harper will skate for the White squad. The tournament begins on July 29 in Plymouth, Michigan.

USA White plays defending WJC champion Finland on the first day of the event, while USA Blue faces off with the Finns the next day. Freshman Kasper Kotkansalo, a Red Wings third-round draft pick who won a gold medal in the 2016 World U18s, is on the Finnish U20 roster.

● USA Hockey report and rosters (Blue & White)

● Finn Prospects report

At the recently completed Senior Chowder Cup tournament, three current Terriers and a future one were among the top 16 scorers.  David Farrance (photo) led all scorers with 19 points, while Hank Crone was second with 13. Tkachuk and 2019 recruit Trevor Zegras tied for 11th with eight points.

● Chowder Cup scoring leaders

● Boston Knights roster

Looking ahead

2019 (or 2020) recruit Braden Doyle, selected in the second round of the USHL draft by Dubuque, impressed at Fighting Saints summer camp.

SBN review of Beantown NAPS tournament:

Braden Doyle, #7 Junior Bruins, 8/24/01, Defense, Shoots Left (Boston University) - He played his usual game here. He's dynamic with the puck on his stick. His skating, vision and stick skills are all very good. He's property of the Dubuque Fighting Saints. 

After 3 days at Select 15s, only one player stands out as potential 2020 NHL Draft 1st round pick: BU commit and dual-citizen Dylan Peterson

— Jeff Cox (@JeffCoxSports) July 18, 2017

Looking back

Charlie McAvoy, whose first exposure to the NHL was six playoff games, is hard at work, looking to secure a full-time role on the 2017-18  Bruins.

● NHL.com report

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