An interesting week at the Olympic Training center concluded yesterday in Lake Placid. For Team USA, it was all part of the learning process during National Junior Evaluation Camp at Herb Brooks Arena. They finished up better than they started posting a 5-1 win over Canada.

Quentin Shore led scorers with two goals and a helper. He scored one of his two on a potent power play that connected three times. It was Shore’s first marker on Saturday that impressed. He outhustled a Canadian defender to a loose puck and fired home a shorthanded goal that steered Team USA ahead 3-0. A great individual effort from the Ottawa 2013 sixth round pick who’s entering his second year at the University Of Denver.

Riley Barber got the scoring started on a one-time blast for a power play goal. The Caps’ prospect who was a big part of last year’s gold medal team in Ufa, Russia should be one of its leaders assuming he returns for the World Junior Championship in Sweden. Ian McCoshen finished off a nice passing play from Shore and Bruins’ D prospect Matt Grzelcyk on a five-on-three. USA’s first two tallies came on two-man advantages. Shore got the next pair to put the Americans comfortably in front 4-0.

Devil prospect Stefan Matteau got on the board when he went short side to finish off a two-on-one rush during a four on four. It was the 2012 first round pick’s first of the WJEC. Earlier in the week, he set up a goal. Matteau didn’t have the greatest camp but certainly had to feel good about his final showing. He’ll enter his second year with New Jersey. It’ll be interesting to see if he sticks. The organization got good feedback on defenseman Steve Santini, who played physical against 16-year old Canadian phenom Connor McDavid. In his first junior year with Erie, the 2015 draft eligible tallied 66 points (25-41-66) in 63 games. Everyone is keeping a close eye on him.

Santini didn’t hurt his chances of making Team USA. It’s possible he could be opposite another Devil prospect Damon Severson, who played for Canada. The 2012 second round pick had a strong ’12-13 with Kelowna of the WHL posting 52 points (10-42-52) in 71 contests while adding 10 points (1-9-10) in the playoffs. Already signed, he debuted with Albany registering two assists in two games. Along with Santini and 2010 first round pick Jon Merrill, the Devils have a bright future on the back end.

The Rangers are hoping for similar results from stay at home defenseman Brady Skjei, who acquitted himself well. Though the 2012 first round pick didn’t put up any points, he was steady defensively. Something USA coach Don Lucia is looking for. He enters his sophomore year under Lucia at Minnesota and could do double duty after Christmas. Might Lucia also take incoming freshman Taylor Cammarata? The Isles’ 2013 third rounder bares watching this Fall. Rangers’ 2012 second round pick Cristoval Nieves showed flashes but will need more consistency to make the squad. In his freshman year at Michigan, the forward put up 29 points (8-21-29) in 40 games. Can he take the next step in his development?

For Canada, 17-year old Sam Reinhart broke up Calgary goalie prospect Jon Gillies’ shutout with a sweet finish off a mini-break. In his second full season with Kootenay (WHL), the 2014 draft eligible had 85 points (35-50-85). A 23-point increase from ’11-12 (28-34-62). In a strong start, Gillies finished with 24 saves.

Buffalo second round pick J.T. Compher didn’t dress. The 2013 second round pick will be a freshman for Michigan after spending the past two years with the U.S. National Development Team. He can be followed on Twitter. Sabre fifth rounder Gustav Possler had a good camp for Sweden finishing with four points (2-2-4).

The most impressive player was Chicago prospect Teuvo Teravainen, who paced everyone with eight points (3-5-8). The Finn’s skill is incredible. He teamed with 2013 Montreal second round pick Artturi Lehkonen (5-1-6) to form a dynamic duo. Caps’ first rounder Andre Burakovsky was third with five points for Sweden. Undrafted Swede Filip Sandberg also stood out with four assists. Maybe someone takes a chance in the future. Lucas Wallmark (2-2-4) improved his draft stock for next year and Caps’ D prospect Christian Djoos (1-3-4) was solid. For USA, Will Butcher (Avs) and Adam Erne (Lightning) were strong along with Connor Carrick (Caps). Canada got good play out of Columbus first round pick Kerby Rychel (2-1-3) and Detroit first rounder Anthony Mantha (0-2-2).

Overall, it was a good week that allowed hockey fans to learn more about some of their team’s prospects. Congrats also go out to Canada on winning gold at the U18 Ivan Hlinka Tournament in Slovakia. They defeated USA 4-0. 2014 draft eligible Brayden Point (2 assists) took MVP.