Sunday, December 28, 2025

UPDATED: Hutson injured in WJC win; termed "day-to-day;" ERod and family preview Winter Classic rink

FloHockey.tv's Chris Peters reports: 

Cole Hutson (WSH) still listed as day-to-day, which is to say there's a chance -- perhaps even a good one -- he'll be back in action before the tournament is over. But they'll evaluate day by day here. 

Cole Eiserman, Hutson's longtime teammate at the NTDP and BU, spoke with NHL.com about jumping onto the ice to be with his injured pal.  

 "I wasn't really a hockey player in that moment," Eiserman said. "He went down and I was just asking him if he was alright. You could just tell by his face and everything that he was shocked, so I just wanted to grab his hand, make sure he knew I was there. Once he kind of got back to life a little bit, I told him to squeeze, and he could squeeze, so I could breathe a little bit and that made me feel better and made the guys feel better around us."

The photo of Eiserman holding Hutson's hand [posted below] as he was down on the ice went viral, circulating throughout the hockey community.

● NHL.com Eiserman made sure to be 'by his side' during Hutson's scary injury

 

2026 recruit Brady Knowling gets a lyft to Team USA's practice. 

Sascha Boumedienne and Sweden rallied in the third period to edge Slovakia, 3-2, in their second preliminary round game. 

On Monday, Sweden takes on Germany while the U.S. faces off with Slovakia. Team USA and the Tre Kroner will meet on New Year's Eve, very likely for the Group A title.

● IIHF Game schedule and times  

Looking ahead

2026 recruit Rian Chudzinski potted his eighth goal and then scored in the shootout to help Moncton to a 6-5 win against Cape Breton. The former Dexter Southfield star (#22 in the video) has 14 points in 25 games in his rookie season in the Q. 

2026 recruit Egor Shilov scored unassisted for his 16th tally in Victoriaville's 4-3 overtime loss to Rimouski. The 6'1" center from Tyumen, Russia, has 41 points in 32 games, second most among QMJHL rookies. He's a projected first round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Looking back 

Evan Rodrigues and his family visited the the new hockey facility at LoanDepot Park in Miami ahead of the upcoming Winter Classic game between the Panthers and Rangers.

● NHL.com Rodrigues looking forward to 'fun experience' as Winter Classic comes to Florida



Cole Hutson - Wikipedia  

            Credit Sandro Halank 

Team USA edged Switzerland, 2-1, on day two of the 2026 World Junior Championships in St. Paul, but the big story was a frightening injury to Cole Hutson that resulted in his being taken off the ice on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital for observation. 

Later, U.S. Coach Bob Motzko told the media that Hutson had been discharged from the hospital and rejoined his teammates at Grand Casino Arena for their post-game meal.

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During the second period, Hutson was struck in the back of the helmet by a wrist shot from a Swiss skater. He immediately fell to the ice and lay prone while trainers and the team physician attended to him. Video from the game broadcast showed that Hutson was moving his legs while on the ice.

 FloHockey.tv reported:

Following the game, Team USA players spoke about losing Hutson. Cole Eiserman, who is one of Hutson's close friends and BU teammates, said that Hutson initially said he could not move when on the ice.

Eiserman had Hutson squeeze his hand, which he was able to do. After he was removed from the ice, the team had to re-set and try to finish the game. Eiserman said it was important for them to get refocused and "win it for Hutty."   

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 "Hutson is back with his teammates and in good spirits," J.P. Morosi of NHL Network reported after the game.

The Athletic's Cory Pronman posted:

Hutson’s absence would be devastating for Team USA. He is the key to their defense, an elite offensive player and despite his size, he has been a key penalty-killing guy for them too. It’s hard to see the United States winning a gold medal at the tournament without him.

Team USA returns to action Monday against Slovakia. 

● ESPN Team USA's Cole Hutson struck by puck in World Juniors game 

● USA Hockey U.S. Downs Switzerland, 2-1, In World Juniors Prelims

 

Spengler Cup

The U.S. Collegiate Selects defeated host team HC Davos, 5-3, on day two of the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Gavin McCarthy, who had a goal in the Collegiate Selects' opening loss, skated on the team's top defense pairing. 

Looking ahead

2027 recruit Carter Meyer scored his 12th goal in the NTDP U17s' 4-2 win over Muskegon. Meyer, who has 31 points in 30 games, is tied for the team scoring lead. Fellow recruit Sam Pandolfo had the primary assist on the play.     

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