Quick Hits: July 28, 2019
1) World Junior Summer Showcase Update: Team USA Blue, featuring Flyers prospects Joel Farabee, Bobby Brink and Cam York defeated Team Sweden, featuring Flyers prospect Adam Ginning, by a 4-2 score on Saturday in the first full day of games at the 2019 World Junior Summer Showcase.
Farabee skated on left wing of the USA Blue top line, along with Alex Turcotte (LA Kings prospect) and Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens). Farabee assisted on a Turcotte goal that gave their side a 3-0 lead in the latter stages of the first period.
Brink played right wing on the second line with Jonathan Gruden (Ottawa Senators) and John Beecher (Boston Bruins). Brink did not record a point but showed off some of his "little big man" competitiveness and posted two shots on goal.
York was paired on defense with Spencer Stastney (Nashville Predators). York did not record a point. He had one shot on goal and took a hooking minor (USA Blue killed it off) early in the second period.
For Sweden, Ginning was paired with Nils Lundkvist (New York Rangers). Ginning was credited with three shots on goal. Lundkvist sustained a lower-body injury and will miss the remainder of the tournament.
Of local player interest, Voorhees native Mattias Samuelsson (Buffalo Sabres) recorded an assist in the game for USA Blue. He was paired on defense with Ty Emberson (Arizona Coyotes).
Earlier in the day on Saturday, USA White fell, 3-2, to Finland after holding leads of 1-0 and 2-1. On Sunday, USA White will take on Sweden while USA Blue plays Finland.
2) ICYMI: The "Deeper Dive" series on Flyers off-season moves and "System Analysis" series on the new Flyers coaching staff are online at the Flyers official website. Below are links to both series.
A Deeper Dive * Scott Laughton looks to build off best NHL season to date * Projecting Tyler Pitlick's role * Travis Sanheim's bridge contract * 'Braun' of a new day
System Analysis * Alain Vigneault on Systems Prep and Team Identity * Michel Therrien on Forwards and Power Play * Mike Yeo on Defense and Penalty Kill
3) July 28 Flyers Alumni birthdays: Flyers Hall of Fame defenseman Barry Ashbee (1939-1977) was born 80 years ago on this day. Feisty goaltender Garth Snow turns 50 today. Yesterday, Andre "Moose" Dupont celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday.