Incoming BU freshman
David Farrance had a highlight-reel, end-to-end power play goal at the 13:50 mark of the third period to give Team USA a come-from-behind 4-3 win over Team Finland in the World Junior Summer Showcase on Friday afternoon at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth Township, Michigan. Classmate
Brady Tkachuk assisted on the first goal of the game (at 3:46 of the first period) and rising sophomore
Patrick Harper assisted on the game-tying goal with a centering pass halfway through the third. Terrier goalie
Jake Oettinger earned the win by stopping 37 of 40 shots. In the final game of the WJSS, Team USA will return to action on Saturday night at 7pm ET to face Team Canada.
● USA Hockey: Game Recap
● USA Hockey: Highlights
● USA Hockey: Game Stats
USA Hockey has named former Terrier coaches
Ben Smith and
Scott Young to serve as director of player personnel and assistant coach, respectively, for the 2018 US Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. Smith had served as assistant coach under
Jack Parker in the 1980's and helped the Terriers reach the Frozen Four in 1990. Young recently stepped down as assistant coach to assume the role of Pittsburgh Penguins' director of player development.
● USA Hockey: Management and coaches selected for 2018 Olympic team
● USCHO: Report
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