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Eiserman and Roukounakis return to the lineup; McCarthy named to US Selects squad; NTDP Signing Day; Macklin’s “good company”; Shanghai Somerby
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Eiserman and Roukounakis return to the lineup; McCarthy named to US Selects squad; NTDP Signing Day; Macklin’s “good company”; Shanghai Somerby

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In his weekly media call, Head Coach said Jay Parolfo second year confirmed that Cole Eiserman returns to the line-up on Saturday, just like his classmate Nick Roukounakis. Eiserman has been out since October 25 with a leg injury, while Roukounakis has been sidelined since the preseason, reportedly with a broken hand.

Pandolfo indicated he would connect Eiserman to the center Brandon Svoboda“who has been very good in the middle of the ice” and in a draw. The Sacha Boisvert–Ryder Ritchie–Owen McLaughlin line – four goals last Saturday – remains intact.

He added “I really liked the Bednarik-Murtagh-Harvey line Saturday night, until Murtagh was kicked out of the game. They had quite a few scoring opportunities.”

When asked if he had seen improvements in puck management and breakouts, he said “I thought overall last weekend was definitely better. It certainly wasn’t perfect. I do think we were in better places and supported each other.”

Regarding the power play that only came about twice in the last 11 chances, he noted that while Eiserman was missed, there was also a lack of execution. Unlike the penalty kill, Pandolfo says the power play has yet to find its identity.

►Terrier captain Gavin McCarthy has been named to the U.S. Collegiate Selects squad that will compete in the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland, beginning December 26. First up for Team USA in the six-team event is Team Canada.

McCarthy, a Buffalo Sabers draft pick, has a 2-2-4 line in 11 games with 13 blocks and is +8, second best in Hockey East, just behind Cole Hutson (+9).

“There aren’t many guys on our team on that side [plus/minus] right now,” Pandolfo noted. ‘The fact that he is +8 says something about his game.’

This is the first year that active colleagues will represent the US in the Spengler Cup. In previous years, Americans played in Europe, including both David Silk And Tom O’Regan in 1988 made up the bulk of the roster.

● GoTerriers.com McCarthy named to U.S. collegiate roster

From videographer Bernie Perisie:

►In one opinion/analysis pieceThe Boston Hockey Blog answers reader questions.

Looking ahead

►Today is signing day with the NTDP and 2026 recruit Lucas Schairer and 2027 recruits Brady Knowledge And Jamie look have signed their National Letters of Intent.

Although there is no Terrier hockey on Friday this week, you can catch these three as the U18s take on 5-⭐️ 2027 recruit James Scantlebury and the Chicago Steel in a 7:00 PM ET start. Look further for free USA Hockey TV.

►Following last week’s World U17 Challenge, The Athletic’s Cory Pronman was ranked Carter Meijer at #6 for the 2027 draft:

Meyer is the best American player in his age group as of 2009. He is a well-rounded center, with the aesthetic skill and speed you want in a top player, while also being a smart and hard-working two-way player with decent size.

►2026 recruit Braid Wassilynwhich has been a hobbyhorse since being taken over by OHL London, is rising in several 2026 draft rankings, including Dobber prospects.

Wassilyn is ranked among the top 35 prospects in multiple draft rankings at the start of the 2025-26 season, and as things stand now, a sure bet to be selected in the first round in next summer’s NHL entry draft. He currently weighs 5-11 and 194 pounds. He is known for his creativity, excellent passing, playmaking and quick release, despite being an unselfish player who is as happy to put his teammates on the tee as he is to put a puck in the net.

►We have some additional information on the Terrier’s most recent recruit, NJ Titans goaltender Andrei Nikolaev (2027 or 2028). He got a 4-⭐️review of NeutralZone, which is noticeably stingier with its stars than PuckPreps.

Graphic overlay with red text COMMITTED BOSTON UNIVERSITY and four yellow stars above a photo of Andrei Nikolayev, a young male goaltender in a white hockey jersey with red accents, numbered 24, and matching pants standing in front of a hockey net at the rink, with the Boston University logo in the upper right corner and the Neutral Zone logo at the bottom

Photo credit Dan Hickling

● njtitansnahl.com Nikolaev commits to Boston University

Looking back

Macklin Celebrini
netted the tying goal in the third period and both the overtime winner and the Sharks defeated Minnesota, 2-1.

File this under ‘In very good company’. Also under “Pretty damn good!”

Captain of Utah Clayton Keller scored his seventh goal
and added an assist as the Mammoth rallied from a 2-0 deficit a 5-2 victory above Buffalo. He has 17 points from 17 games.

After three seasons in the KHL Kunlun Red Star, former captain of Terrier Doyle Somerby now skates for the Shanghai Dragons.

Doyle Somerby (27) of Shanghai Dragons and Adam Liska (23)... Photo credit SOPA images

Women’s team


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