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"The 2018 World Junior A Challenge will be held in Bonnyville, Alberta from December 9-16, 2018. Team USA enters the 2018 competition after finishing in second place last December in Truro, Nova Scotia. The U.S. has won first place four of the last six tournaments (2012-14, 2016) and seven times in the last 10 years has occupied the top spot on the podium at the World Junior A Challenge. Team USA will compete alongside Canada East, Canada West, Czech Republic and Russia. The U.S. will open competition against Canada West on Sunday, December 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET."
https://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show ... -challenge

"Sioux City’s Bobby Brink Getting Used to Big Tournaments"
By Tom Robinson, 12/09/18, 10:15AM MST
* After winning a Minnesota state high school title, Brink will play for U.S. at WJAC
https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/974941

"NHL Central Scouting chooses its players to watch at the 2018 World Junior A Challenge"
NHL Central Scouting | December 9, 2018
UNITED STATES
BOBBY BRINK: "skilled forward … fast with and without the puck … ultra quick release … solid puck mover … smart around the net … quick hands and stick … very good vision … consistent point producer"
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/ ... s-to-watch

Roster:
https://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show ... 018-roster
Ronnie Attard D 6-3 (190) 208 (94) 3/20/99 R White Lake, Mich. Tri-City Storm
Bobby Brink F 5-8 (173) 159 (72) 7/8/01 R Minnetonka, Minn. Sioux City Musketeers
Matt Brown F 5-9 (175) 180 (82) 8/9/99 L Woodridge, N.J. Des Moines Buccaneers
Connor Caponi F 5-8 (173) 180 (82) 3/20/00 R Brookfield, Wis. Waterloo Black Hawks
Parker Ford F 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 7/20/00 R Wakefield, R.I. Sioux City Musketeers
Ethan Frisch D 5-11 (180) 185 (84) 10/29/00 R Moorhead, Minn. Green Bay Gamblers
Trevor Janicke F 5-10 (178) 185 (84) 12/25/00 R Maple Grove, Minn. Central Illinois Flying Aces
Ryan Johnson D 6-0 (183) 162 (73) 7/24/01 L Irvine, Calif. Sioux Falls Stampede
Luke Johnson D 5-11 (180) 174 (79) 1/7/99 L Edina, Minn. Sioux City Musketeers
Zac Jones D 5-9 (175) 172 (78) 10/18/00 L Glen Allen, Va. Tri-City Storm
Cal Kiefiuk F 5-8 (173) 180 (82) 2/28/00 L Macomb, Mich. Central Illinois Flying Aces
Jack Malone F 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 10/13/00 R Madison, N.J. Youngstown Phantoms
Robert Mastrosimone F 5-10 (178) 158 (72) 1/24/01 L East Islip, N.Y. Chicago Steel
Mitchell Miller D 5-10 (178) 204 (93) 12/20/01 R Sylvania, Ohio Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Travis Mitchell D 6-3 (191) 207 (94) 11/25/99 L South Lyon, Mich. Omaha Lancers
Griffin Ness F 5-11 (180) 172 (78) 12/10/99 R Wayzata, Minn. Waterloo Black Hawks
Josh Nodler F 5-11 (180) 204 (93) 4/27/01 R Oak Park, Mich. Fargo Force
Ryan O'Reilly F 6-2 (188) 212 (96) 3/21/00 R Southlake, Texas Fargo Force
Blake Pietila G 5-11 (180) 167 (76) 1/27/00 L Howell, Mich. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Shane Pinto F 6-2 (188) 188 (85) 11/12/00 R Franklin Square, N.Y. Lincoln Stars
Isaiah Saville G 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 9/21/00 R Anchorage, Alaska Tri-City Storm
Grant Silianoff F 5-11 (180) 165 (75) 1/4/01 L Edina, Minn. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

A few random comments:
- Not exactly the most physically imposing roster. Only a handful of guys over 6 ft and/or 200 lbs.
- I was surprised that Brink isn’t the youngest player, and there are a few with later ‘01 birthdates.
- Janicke has certainly improved by leaps and bounds in terms of point production this year.

Stang5280 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 7:23 pm - I was surprised that Brink isn’t the youngest player, and there are a few with later ‘01 birthdates.

I noticed that too. I'm pretty sure the older USHL players aren't eligible for this tourney.

Tonight's game can be watched online here:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2309

JerseyDave wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 7:49 pm Tonight's game can be watched online here:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2309

USA outplayed and outshot Canada West but they ran into a hot goalie and ended up losing in a shootout. Brink had two attempts but didn't score.

USA / Canada West

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2309


Ness with a shorty and shoot out goal, well done Griff! GB

Next game for the U.S. is vs. the Czech Republic on Tuesday, 12/11 at 7PM Central. Stream will again be available on HockeyTV.

Another article about Brink moving up the 2019 NHL Entry Draft charts:

"Bobby Brink entering first round conversation"
by John Gove, Elite Prospects Columnist
https://www.eprinkside.com/2018/12/5/bo ... nversation

MNHockeyFan wrote: ↑Mon Dec 10, 2018 4:59 pm Next game for the U.S. is vs. the Czech Republic on Tuesday, 12/11 at 7PM Central. Stream will again be available on HockeyTV.

Here's a link to a stream for tonight's game against the Czech Republic:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2312

JerseyDave wrote: ↑Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:03 pm Here's a link to a stream for tonight's game against the Czech Republic:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2312

Congrats to Maple Grove's Trevor Janicke for scoring two goals for the U.S. in their 4-2 win over the Czech Republic.

Today's game at 3 p.m. CT against Canada East can be watched online here:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2313

MN representing in the game today...Brink and Brink and Janicke and Brink blah blah blah...

Brink is putting on a clinic. 5 on 3's PP galore for US. Too much ice and skill for US.

massalsa wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:37 pm MN representing in the game today...Brink and Brink and Janicke and Brink blah blah blah...

Brink is putting on a clinic. 5 on 3's PP galore for US. Too much ice and skill for US.

The announcer is gushing about Brink and said he is being talked about as high as a top 15 pick now, not just first round. Brink has scored only one goal but is making quite an impression. Third period coming up.

UPDATE: 7-3 final. Edina D Luke Johnson was player of the game for Team USA. The defense shut down Canada East in the second and third periods.

Team USA gave up two early goals to Canada East but came back super strong to win 7-3. Four of their goals (out of eight opportunities) came on the power play. Shots were 38-20. Brink finished with a goal and an assist.

Dave and others, thanks for the recaps and update!

Are these games televised anywhere? They used to be on NHL Network didn't they?

usa russia will be online here saturday
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2316

Mite-dad wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:52 am Are these games televised anywhere? They used to be on NHL Network didn't they?

I doubt it. They usually show the World Junior, but I believe this is online only. 3rd year I think.

hockeyhockeyhockey wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:59 am usa russia will be online here saturday
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2316

Correction: USA (2-0-1) plays Russia (3-0) on Friday at 3 p.m. Central time.
The semifinals begin Saturday and finals are on Sunday. Teams TBD.

Mite-dad wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:52 am Are these games televised anywhere? They used to be on NHL Network didn't they?

Just click the links in the thread and you can watch them anytime including live.

JerseyDave wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:31 am Correction: USA (2-0-1) plays Russia (3-0) on Friday at 3 p.m. Central time.

Looking forward to this one!

USA lost 4-3 to Russia in a back-and-forth game. USA pulled its goalie with the game tied, but Russia got an empty net goal. USA pulled its goalie because a tie was as good as a loss in determining the #1 seed. Russia wins the #1 seed, but USA also qualifies for the semifinals tomorrow. The finals are on Sunday. Brink was named player of the game for USA. He had two assists and blocked a hard shot with his body defending a Russian PP. One of the announcers said we'll be hearing his name for the next 10 years.

Here's a link to tonight's semifinal against Canada West. The winner advances to the finals against Russia tomorrow:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2319

JerseyDave wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:19 pm Here's a link to tonight's semifinal against Canada West. The winner advances to the finals against Russia tomorrow:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/natio ... ameid=2319

USA holding a narrow 2-1 lead over Canada West after two periods. Winner will go on to face Russia tomorrow, who best the Czech Republic earlier today, for the Gold Medal.

Ness gets the winner in overtime, 3-2 final USA.

Team USA shuts out Russia 2-0 to win the gold medal. Brink with a power play goal in the first period, and Janicke with an empty netter to clinch it. Box score is below:
https://hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national- ... ameid=2321

USA Hockey (@usahockey)
"The United States wins their fifth #WJAC title in seven years, defeating Russia 2-0!"
7:31 PM · Dec 16, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/usahockey/st ... 5283812352

Brink's goal:
https://mobile.twitter.com/usahockey/st ... 0750440448