(above) Rhett Rakhshani was credited with an assist on Tuesday nightFrom: USA Hockey Website
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The 2008 U.S. National Junior Team netted two power-play goals and recorded a 37-14 shots advantage to secure a 4-2 win over Western Michigan University in an exhibition game Tuesday night at Lawson Arena. DU's Rhett Rakhshani registered an assist while Tyler Ruegsegger was held pointless while playing on the first line.
Tonight was a very good test for us," said John Hynes, head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team. "Western Michigan challenged us physically, and several of our breakdowns cost us. The reason we play these games is to learn lessons that will help us to be prepared to win the World Junior Championship."
Mike Carman (Minnesota) provided Team USA with a two-goal cushion with 2:58 left in the game. Rhett Rakhshani (DU) took a shot from the right circle that handcuffed Kuhn. Carman was able to slip the rebound into the back of the net.
The U.S. National Junior Team will play one more exhibition game -- on Saturday, Dec. 22 against the Czech Republic in Ceska Trebova, Czech Republic -- prior to the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Pardubice and Liberec, Czech Republic, Dec. 26, 2007 - Jan. 5, 2008.
Tonight was a very good test for us," said John Hynes, head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team. "Western Michigan challenged us physically, and several of our breakdowns cost us. The reason we play these games is to learn lessons that will help us to be prepared to win the World Junior Championship."
Mike Carman (Minnesota) provided Team USA with a two-goal cushion with 2:58 left in the game. Rhett Rakhshani (DU) took a shot from the right circle that handcuffed Kuhn. Carman was able to slip the rebound into the back of the net.
The U.S. National Junior Team will play one more exhibition game -- on Saturday, Dec. 22 against the Czech Republic in Ceska Trebova, Czech Republic -- prior to the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Pardubice and Liberec, Czech Republic, Dec. 26, 2007 - Jan. 5, 2008.
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