Motzko had no update on the status of Connelly.

U.S. coach Bob Motzko mentioned Cullen Potter, Tanner Henricks, and LJ Mooney as players who have 'stepped forward' for the U.S. at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

2026 NHL Draft: Ivar Stenberg, Viggo Bjorck gaining valuable experience for Sweden at Summer Showcase nhl.com/news/stenberg-…

2025 WJSS: 3 things learned on Day 3. Rimpinen still has flashbacks of Stiga golden goal; USA Hockey ass't coach Garrett Raboin reflects on his many yrs w/ Bob Motzko; Porter Martone discusses decision to attend Michigan State Hockey; USA updates nhl.com/news/2025-worl…

Per Hockey Canada: Defenseman Zayne Parekh (CGY) has returned home and is unavailable for the remainder of the World Junior Summer Showcase

Canada Red v White scrimmage lineups

Good quotes here on Viggo Bjorck and what will likely be a debate around draft time - if he can play center

WJSS: BC Men's Hockey center James Hagens continuing to put in work despite hectic schedule. nhl.com/news/james-hag…

“He'll make decisions that are either going to be good or they're going to be neutral. They're not going to be negative." — BC coach Greg Brown

Kasper Pikkarainen, a 3rd-Rd pick (No. 85) by #NJDevils in the 2024 NHL Draft, has impressed for FIN at the World Jr Summer Showcase coming off knee surgery last season. Skated hard, was physical and got in the face of opponents. Could fill a bottom 6 role at the pro level.

McKenna compares his style to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov. "Kucherov, because he can slow down the game, is a really smart player, can make plays. He thinks the game really well and can speed it up when he wants. He kind of controls the game."

WJSS: BC Men's Hockey forward Teddy Stiga aims to produce more big moments for USA Hockey in bid for World Juniors, by Jessi Pierce nhl.com/news/teddy-sti…

"I think in these types of tournaments, wherever you do play, you've got to accept [your role] and try and help your team win. But I think I'm ready for one of those big roles and I'm going to run with it." nhl.com/news/michael-m…

Matthew Schaefer signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Islanders nhl.com/news/matthew-s…

Thanks for the invite, Jim. Nice catching up

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