Sunday, December 24, 2023

Hutson and Celebrini shine in WJC exhibition game; New hockey talk show for Colby Cohen

Macklin Celebrini talking to Lane Hutson on the ice during Red Hot Hockey.

The WJC-exhibition game edition of "When Macklin faced off against Lane" (aka Team Canada vs. Team USA) certainly didn't disappoint. Celebrini scored goals in the first and third periods and had another tally disallowed for a high stick. Hutson set up the game's first goal, springing Quinn Finley with a 100-foot headman pass and had a second assist in the middle period. Then, with the score tied at 5-5, the All-American reminded fans that overtime is his time. He stripped a defender inside Canada's blueline, headed to the net and fired a shot under the crossbar, popping the water bottle for good measure.

Following the game, FloHockey.TV's Chris Peters posted:

"Seems weird to say it, but I feel like Celebrini has been *under* hyped going into the tournament. Poised to be Canada’s best forward, based on what we’ve seen so far, Celebrini’s brilliance is about to get its biggest stage yet."

The Athletic's Cory Pronman wrote: 

[Hutson] wasn’t that good versus Sweden two days ago but was very good today against Canada. He scored a great overtime goal and made a high-end stretch pass to Quinn Finley that led to USA’s first goal. On top of the points, Hutson showed more of his trademark elusive skating and skill that led to a lot of puck possession and scoring chances.  

● USA Hockey game recap

● SportsNet.ca Celebrini is ready to bring his game to the world junior stage

 

Looking back

Waived by the Bruins just prior to the current season, AJ Greer was signed by Calgary and has been thriving on the Flames' bottom six. His empty-net goal on Thursday in a 3-0 win against Anaheim was his sixth of the year, a new career-best.

● NHL.com/Flames Greer thriving in role with the Flames

Brady Tkachuk scored his 15th goal and added an assist in Ottawa's 5-4 overtime win against Pittsburgh.

Trevor Zegras scored his second goal--a Skoog (lacrosse) tally--in the Ducks' 3-2 loss to Seattle. 

Jordan Greenway assisted on a pair of goals in the Sabres' 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers. In his second season with Buffalo, Greenway has 10 points in 23 games. Nick Bonino had a helper for New York. 

 

                            

Colby Cohen and former UMass & Mercyhurst skater Johnny Lazerus will debut  a new hockey talk program—Morning Cuppa Hockey—on the @DailyFaceoff YouTube and Twitter platforms, Mondays through Thursdays at 9 a.m.  It will also be available as a podcast. Cohen will be handling analysis on the ESPNU telecast of the Jan. 30 BU-Northeastern game.

Drew Commesso stopped 29 of 31 shots as AHL Rockford edged San Diego, 3-2 in overtime

Recalled from the ECHL to AHL Charlotte, Wilmer Skoog recorded his first AHL point with the primary assist in the Checkers' 5-4 win over Lehigh Valley. Jake Wise had two helpers for Charlotte.

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