USHL U.S. National Team

NTDP Weekly: November 12-18

Published on November 15, 2018 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


PLYMOUTH, Mich. - USA Hockey's National Team Development Program enters the weekend with a 21-12-1-1 (W-L-OTL-SOL) record across all competitions.

U.S. National Under-17 Team

The U17s (7-10-0-1) host the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Friday (Nov. 16) before facing the Chicago Steel for the first time during the 2018-19 season Saturday (Nov. 17) at USA Hockey Arena.

The U.S. National Under-17 Team traveled to Saint John, N.B. for the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge from Nov. 1-8. The U17s returned with a 1-3-1-0 record after the five-game stretch. Dylan Peterson (Roseville, Calif.) and Thomas Bordeleau (Houston, Texas) led the team in points with four in five games.

U.S. National Under-18 Team

The U18s will meet the Omaha Lancers for the second time this season Friday (Nov. 16) at Ralston Arena before closing out its weekend schedule with a matchup against the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Saturday (Nov. 17) at Mystique Community Ice Center.

The U.S. National Under-18 Team traveled to Krava?e, Czech Republic, for the Fall Under-18 Five Nations Tournament between Nov. 7-11 at Buly Aréna. The 2001 age group remained undefeated in international play and took home first place for the fourth time in international competitions.

John Beecher (Elmira, N.Y.), Cole Caufield (Stevens Point, Wis.), Michael Gildon (Plano, Texas), Trevor Zegras (Bedford, N.Y.) and Jack Hughes (Orlando, Fla.) tallied two goals or more in one game during the tournament. Spencer Knight (Darien, Conn.) and Cameron Rowe (Wilmette, Ill.) combined for a 1.75 goals against average and .911 save percentage.

The U18s outscored its competition 24-7 and outshot their opponents 175-79. The 2001 age group now hold an 18-0 record in international matchups, dating back to the 2017-18 season.

Upcoming Promotions at USA Hockey Arena

Date

Team Opponent Time (ET) Promotion

Fri., Nov. 16

U17s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 7 p.m. $5 Friday

Carnival Weekend

Sat., Nov. 17

U17s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 7 p.m. Carnival Weekend

Wed., Nov. 21

U18s Bowling Green State University 7 p.m. $1 Beer Night

'90s Night

Fri., Nov. 30

U17s Waterloo Black Hawks 7 p.m. $5 Friday

#JustDrive Night

Sat., Dec. 1

U18s Waterloo Black Hawks 7 p.m. Trading Card Night

NOTES: For more information on USA Hockey's National Team Development Program this week, visit the NTDP Notebook....Tickets for all NTDP games can be purchased at the USA Hockey Arena Box office, by calling 734-453-8400 or by visiting USAHockeyNTDP.com/Tix.

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