Author Archives: Derek

Yesterday, Sweden defeated host Russia 3-2 in a shootout to advance to a gold medal showdown against the United States. The defending WJC U20 champion dominated the first half, outscoring Russia 2-zip. But it was far from over. According to TSN, … Continue reading →

American captain Jake McCabe scored the first two goals helping lead Team USA to a 5-1 semifinal win over Canada in the U20 WJC. They advanced to the gold medal round and face defending champion Sweden Saturday. Much earlier today, an … Continue reading →

After nearly two years of uncertainty with the Devils’ ownership situation, there was finally a resolution today when current majority owner Jeff Vanderbeek was able to complete a refinancing of the team’s approximately $78 million debt and purchase the parts of … Continue reading →

1st Period -Gaudreau with near miss off backhand.–Jake McCabe tallies twice in period.-Great traffic in front on both American goals.-Subban stops Tyler Biggs with pad stop trailing 1-0.-McCabe takes a Rocco Grimaldi pass and nets second.-Canada came on late but … Continue reading →

It wasn’t how they drew it up. But the host country is still alive in #WJC2013. Russia came from behind to beat Switzerland in their quarterfinal at Ufa Arena. Nikita Kucherov played the hero. His power play goal with 1:39 … Continue reading →

In Team USA’s 7-0 quarterfinal victory over Czech Republic, Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau scored a hat trick. All three came on the power play where the Americans converted five of their seven markers. Gaudreau’s first two came off rebounds on … Continue reading →

1ST PERIOD -The Czechs create a 3-on-2 but don’t test Gibson.-Vesey nearly sets up Miller whose shot goes wide.-Grimaldi is playing. He didn’t take a shift vs Slovakia. Gostisbehere is suspended for a hit.-The USA D continues to look shaky. Slovakia … Continue reading →

This is the first of three video replays of USA’s 9-3 win over Slovakia on New Year’s Eve in Russia. Their big victory advanced them to the elimination round. In the quarterfinals, they’ll battle Czech Republic with a possible rematch … Continue reading →

Here’s another goal from Team USA’s 9-3 preliminary win over Slovakia, helping Phil Housley’s U20 club advance to the elimination round in the #WJC2013 in Russia. Alternate captain Cole Bardreau scored his first of the tournament on a breakaway. He … Continue reading →

In a must win scenario, Team USA defeated Slovakia 9-3. The nine-goal explosion advanced the Americans to a quarterfinal match-up against the Czech Republic. Full highlights of the game aren’t up yet. However, we did find a pretty goal scored … Continue reading →