Sophomore
Danny O’Regan scored a power play goal—his second score in two games—as Team
USA edged Finland, 3-2,
in a final pre-World Junior Championships exhibition contest. 2014 recruit Jack Eichel, centering the
second line, set up another U.S. score. Following
the game, BU sophomore Matt Grzelcyk (photo), who played the Team USA squad
that won gold in the 2012 World U18 Championships, was named an assistant
captain for the U.S. squad.
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United States of Hockey recap
The
WJC begins on Thursday with the U.S. taking on the Czech Republic in its first
preliminary round game. United States of
Hockey offered a preview
of the U.S. team and posted thumbnails
of the U.S. players.
O’Regan:
A highly-skilled center with some offensive creativity, O’Regan does a nice job
of giving himself time and space and utilizing his linemates. Looks to be Team
USA’s top-line center and will be expected to stoke the offense with his
playmaking skills.
Grzelcyk:
A puck-moving defenseman with a high hockey IQ, Grzelcyk is strong in both ends
with a good defensive stick and tremendous distribution skills. Was the final
cut from last year’s team, but will play prominent role this time around.
Eichel:
A dynamic offensive talent who combines good size with strong skating, high-end
puck skills and elite offensive instincts. Team USA’s youngest forward, but
perhaps most offensively gifted and expected to produce.
Looking ahead
2014
recruit Shane Starrett posted his second shutout in his past four starts for
USPHL Portland, as the Jr. Pirates blanked the Islanders, 3-0.
The former Catholic Memorial and Selects Hockey Academy netminder stopped all
19 IHC shots and lowered his GAA to 1.85.
Looking back
WEEI
Radio blogger Scott McLaughlin discusses David Warsofsky’s first
games as a Bruin and his contribution to the power plan.
Women’s Team
Three
former Terriers—Catherine Ward, Tara Watchorn and Jenn Wakefield— along with current Terrier, Marie-Philip Poulin—taking a
year’s leave—were officially named to the Canadian Olympic Team that will skate
in Sochi, Russia, seeking to defend the title won in Vancouver four years ago.
Former
BU captain Wakefield tweeted: “Words cannot describe this moment.”
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GoTerriers.com report
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