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They saved the best for last. In the final game of the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Team USA beat Team Canada 7-5 in a thrilling conclusion to the offseason event. NTDP alum Joey Anderson registered a hat trick, leading the way for the American squad with four total points. Red Wings prospect…

Team USA beat Finland by a final score of 4-3 Friday afternoon at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase. It was the second-to-last game for the Americans, who will play Canada in the tournament finale Saturday evening. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)

By @MichaelCaples – With the World Junior Summer Showcase in full swing in Plymouth, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has announced the rest of the games fans can expect to see at USA Hockey Arena in the coming months. The NTDP has released its full 2017-18 season schedule, and there are plenty of highlights…

In their first game since camp cuts to establish a single roster, the Americans topped Sweden 3-2 Wednesday afternoon at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase. The U.S. has two games remaining; Friday against Finland (4 p.m.) and Saturday against Canada (7 p.m.). (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)  

Team USA and Team Canada played a pair of split-squad contests Tuesday at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase. Team USA White dominated their game against Team Canada Red, posting an 8-2 rout. The Canadians found some revenge in the second game, however, as Team Canada Red beat…

  By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced a roster cut for the World Junior Summer Showcase today, bringing the U.S. roster from 42 to 34 players. “As a staff, we have been very pleased with the level of intensity and competitiveness we’ve seen so far,” said Jim Johannson, general manager of the 2018 U.S. National…

  By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – During an interview session at the World Junior Summer Showcase, a reporter asked Quinn Hughes if he was surprised to receive an invitation to the prestigious camp. Hughes responded with, “why, should I have been?” and a slight laugh. Not cocky. Just confident. The same way he is with…

On Sunday, games continued at the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase, as Team USA Blue beat Finland 4-1, and Team USA White beat Sweden 4-3. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Team USA Blue vs. Finland Team USA White vs. Sweden