Zane Gothberg turned aside 23 shots, while Austin Cangelosi and Tony Cameranesi each had a goal and one assist Saturday as the U.S. Junior Select Team earned a 4-0 victory against Sweden in the bronze medal game of the 2011 World Junior A Challenge in Langley, B.C.
Gothberg, drafted in the sixth round (No. 165) by the Boston Bruins in 2010, made eight saves in both the second and third periods. The U.S. team held the Swedes without a goal despite handing them five power-play opportunities in the game. Gothberg, currently starring for the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League, will play for North Dakota next fall.
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2012 NHL Draft
USA wins bronze in Junior A Challenge
Sunday, 11.13.2011 / 11:11 AM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
Edwards to provide inside look at NHL scout life
Sunday, 11.13.2011 / 10:00 AM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
REGINA, Sask. -- There is a saying that rain, sleet or heavy snow never will keep an NHL scout from fulfilling his obligations.
For the crew at NHL Central Scouting, that's certainly the case.
"We're getting paid to watch hockey. Does it get any better?" NHL Central Scouting's Chris Edwards told NHL.com.
For the crew at NHL Central Scouting, that's certainly the case.
"We're getting paid to watch hockey. Does it get any better?" NHL Central Scouting's Chris Edwards told NHL.com.
Kerdiles, Trouba spark U.S. at Four Nations tourney
Saturday, 11.12.2011 / 1:19 PM / 2012 NHL Draft
Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
Top 2012 NHL Draft prospect Nicolas Kerdiles scored a power-play goal just two minutes into the game, sparking the U.S. to a 3-1 victory against Finland in round-robin play Saturday at the 2011 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament, being played in Monthey, Switzerland.
Matthew Lane and Jacob Trouba also scored for the U.S., and goaltender Collin Olson stopped 24 of 25 shots.
Matthew Lane and Jacob Trouba also scored for the U.S., and goaltender Collin Olson stopped 24 of 25 shots.
All-Canada matchup for World Junior A title
Saturday, 11.12.2011 / 1:06 PM / 2012 NHL Draft
Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
It will be an all-Canada battle for the gold medal at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge, when Canada East faces Canada West for the tournament title.
Both teams won their semifinals Friday, setting up the championship game, which will be played Sunday at 8 p.m. ET (TSN2), at Langley (B.C.) Events Centre.
In one semifinal Friday, Alex Kerfoot's goal 2:09 into overtime gave Canada West a 2-1 victory against Sweden.
Both teams won their semifinals Friday, setting up the championship game, which will be played Sunday at 8 p.m. ET (TSN2), at Langley (B.C.) Events Centre.
In one semifinal Friday, Alex Kerfoot's goal 2:09 into overtime gave Canada West a 2-1 victory against Sweden.
U.S. takes opener at U-18 Four Nations Tournament
Friday, 11.11.2011 / 1:03 PM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
Nicolas Kerdiles scored twice, including the decisive goal late in the second period, to give the U.S. National Under-18 Team a 3-2 victory against Sweden in the opener of the 2011 U-18 Four Nations Tournament at Monthey Arena in Monthey, Switzerland.
The University of Wisconsin-bound Kerdiles, who is considered a top prospect for the 2012 NHL Draft, scored his second straight goal 17:32 into the second off assists by Seth Jones (2013 draft eligible) and Brady Skjei (2012 eligible). Goalie Jared Rutledge (2012 eligible) finished with 24 saves, including seven in the third.
"I'm proud of our team and how they persevered against a very talented team," U.S. coach Danton Cole said. "We will take what we learned (Friday) and apply it as we move forward in the tournament."
"I'm proud of our team and how they persevered against a very talented team. We will take what we learned (Friday) and apply it as we move forward in the tournament." -- U.S. coach Danton Cole
"I'm proud of our team and how they persevered against a very talented team," U.S. coach Danton Cole said. "We will take what we learned (Friday) and apply it as we move forward in the tournament."
Scouts will flock to see strong USNTDP class
Friday, 11.11.2011 / 12:16 PM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
In the eyes of NHL Central Scouting's David Gregory, there will need to be numerous viewings of the players skating for the U.S. National Team Development Program's under-18 team in order to project how they ultimately will be slotted on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters for the 2012 NHL Draft.
"There's going to be a lot of kids that'll make the draft board off of this team," Gregory told NHL.com. "In what round they fall is still up in their air. These players are really going to push each other along, so it's going to be fun to watch all season. The team is very deep and they can roll four lines out there and never stop coming."
"There's going to be a lot of kids that'll make the draft board off of this team," Gregory told NHL.com. "In what round they fall is still up in their air. These players are really going to push each other along, so it's going to be fun to watch all season. The team is very deep and they can roll four lines out there and never stop coming."
USNTDP celebrates 15th anniversary this season
Friday, 11.11.2011 / 12:06 PM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
It was about the time Ron DeGregorio was appointed vice president of USA Hockey in the mid-1990s when he began taking inventory.
"If the U.S. wanted to be considered one of the best countries in hockey, we not only needed to compete with other nations, but win," DeGregorio, now president of the organization, told NHL.com. "And other than the two miracle wins in 1960 and '80, we hadn't really won any gold medals and that was unacceptable."
As it turns out, this "unacceptable" situation would eventually lead to preliminary discussions of a developmental program that would ultimately lend a hand in turning ambitious American teenagers into major contributors on and off the ice.
"If the U.S. wanted to be considered one of the best countries in hockey, we not only needed to compete with other nations, but win," DeGregorio, now president of the organization, told NHL.com. "And other than the two miracle wins in 1960 and '80, we hadn't really won any gold medals and that was unacceptable."
As it turns out, this "unacceptable" situation would eventually lead to preliminary discussions of a developmental program that would ultimately lend a hand in turning ambitious American teenagers into major contributors on and off the ice.
USHL stocked with top prospects
Friday, 11.11.2011 / 11:57 AM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
Fresh off a Clark Cup championship in the United States Hockey League a season ago, Dubuque coach Jim Montgomery knows his Fighting Saints aren't catching anyone by surprise in 2011-12.
And that's fine, particularly since Montgomery returns an impressive group with an eye toward becoming the first team since the Omaha Lancers (1993-94) to garner back-to-back USHL titles. The second-year coach, who was named the 2010-11 USHL General Manager of the Year, is also grateful to have two players who could very well be selected in the opening round of the 2012 NHL Draft in center Zemgus Girgensons and defenseman Michael Matheson.
And that's fine, particularly since Montgomery returns an impressive group with an eye toward becoming the first team since the Omaha Lancers (1993-94) to garner back-to-back USHL titles. The second-year coach, who was named the 2010-11 USHL General Manager of the Year, is also grateful to have two players who could very well be selected in the opening round of the 2012 NHL Draft in center Zemgus Girgensons and defenseman Michael Matheson.
USA, Canada West advance at World Junior A
Friday, 11.11.2011 / 9:54 AM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
The U.S. Junior Select Team and Canada West each advanced in the 2011 World Junior A Challenge after posting quarterfinal-round victories on Thursday in Langley, B.C.
Team USA received a two-goal performance by San Jose Sharks prospect Sean Kuraly, and goalie Ryan McKay (2012 draft eligible) turned aside 26 shots on the way to a 6-3 victory over Russia. Ethan Prow's goal with just 1:40 remaining in the second period had given the U.S. a 4-1 advantage.
"We knew Russia was going to come at us hard, but we showed the will to win tonight," U.S. head coach Regg Simon said. "We need to continue with our process tomorrow in order to advance to the championship game."
Team USA received a two-goal performance by San Jose Sharks prospect Sean Kuraly, and goalie Ryan McKay (2012 draft eligible) turned aside 26 shots on the way to a 6-3 victory over Russia. Ethan Prow's goal with just 1:40 remaining in the second period had given the U.S. a 4-1 advantage.
"We knew Russia was going to come at us hard, but we showed the will to win tonight," U.S. head coach Regg Simon said. "We need to continue with our process tomorrow in order to advance to the championship game."
Sweden stays perfect at World Junior A Challenge
Wednesday, 11.09.2011 / 10:00 AM / 2012 NHL Draft
Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer
Two games, two shutouts for Team Sweden at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge in Langley, B.C.
Just one day after scoring a 1-0 victory over Team USA in its preliminary-round opener behind a 44-save effort by Oscar Dansk, fellow goalie Mathias Israelsson stopped 37 shots to help lead the Swedes to a 2-0 triumph over Canada West on Tuesday. With the victory, Sweden claimed sole possession of first place in Group A.
The Swedes received a pair of power-play goals -- Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal eight minutes into the first and Jesper Pettersson knocked in an insurance goal with the man advantage early in the third.
Just one day after scoring a 1-0 victory over Team USA in its preliminary-round opener behind a 44-save effort by Oscar Dansk, fellow goalie Mathias Israelsson stopped 37 shots to help lead the Swedes to a 2-0 triumph over Canada West on Tuesday. With the victory, Sweden claimed sole possession of first place in Group A.
The Swedes received a pair of power-play goals -- Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal eight minutes into the first and Jesper Pettersson knocked in an insurance goal with the man advantage early in the third.
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