MONTREAL -- Defenseman Lane Hutson was named to the preliminary roster of the 2023 U.S. National Junior Team on Monday.
Hutson will participate in the upcoming training camp at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, MI from Dec. 12 to 17. Thirty-two players - including 10 defensemen - were named to the preliminary roster. Twenty-three players will comprise the final group that competes in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS.
"The sacrifice and commitment that he makes is over and above what I've ever seen anybody do, and I've been involved with a lot of good players."#GoHabsGo | @TerrierHockeyhttps://t.co/MCWBY8chkt
Hutson, 18, is enjoying an outstanding freshman season at Boston University with 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 14 games. The North Barrington, IL native ranks second in team scoring, and his average of 1.21 points per game ranks second nationally among rearguards. Hutson was a second-round selection of the Canadiens (62nd overall) in July. Cover photo credit: Matt Woolverton
