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After early disappointments in Canadian U18 programs, 18‑year‑old defenseman Chase Harrington has surged into the conversation for Canada’s World Juniors roster, highlighted by back‑to‑back 50‑point seasons, a 28‑goal campaign and a 36th‑overall NHL draft selection.
The United States men’s national team will be led by Erik Spoelstra, with Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff and Mark Few joining as assistants, setting the stage for upcoming competitions.
The Ducks have added five WHL prospects, including forwards Mathis Preston and Noah Kosick, to their draft pipeline, while also retaining rights to developing talents from Providence College and Canadian junior teams.
Ben Gregg has committed to SIG Strasbourg for a second year, bringing back his 8.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game from a debut season that saw the team finish 17‑13 and reach the playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche have agreed to a two‑year deal with forward Adam Beckman, a proven AHL scorer and NHL veteran.
LSU’s men’s basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes a matchup with Gonzaga at Spokane Arena, a Thanksgiving appearance in the Acrisure Series, and games against Houston and Arizona State, all aimed at preparing the team for a deep NCAA tournament run.
Gonzaga is in talks to join the Diamond Cup, a new eight‑team college basketball tournament slated for 2027‑28, a move that could bring substantial financial rewards and scheduling challenges.