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AROUND THE REGION

Knight, Bellamy lead Team USA
to gold at World Championship

MEGAN

ILARY KNIGHT (Hanover, hockey great Bobby Carpenter (PeaN.H.) scored the game-win- body, Mass.) to complete the 121st Bosning goal with 9:43 to play in ton Marathon on Patriots' Day.
overtime as the U.S. women's
Carpenter, who ran the marathon for
national team defeated Canada, 3-2, in the first time last year, pushed Laing
the gold-medal game at the IIHF Wom- along the 26.2-mile route. They finished
en's World Championship in Plymouth, with an official time of 4 hours, 32 minMich., last month.
utes, 30 seconds
Defenseman Kacey Bellamy (WestAccording to the Boston Globe, Carfield, Mass.) netted the other two goals penter approached the Laing family last
for Team USA.
June with the idea of pushing her in the
"Our goal was to come in on day one marathon. At press time, the two had
and be better by the end, and I think raised more than $80,000 for Journey
we accomplished that," said Team USA Forward Inc., an organization that helps
coach Robb Stauber. "I'm so proud of people who have suffered spinal cord inthis team. It's an unbelievable feeling to juries.
have been able to win a gold medal here
Agostino named AHL MVP
tonight in front of our amazing fans."
The victory gave the U.S. women's naEx-Yale standout Kenny Agostino of
tional team its fourth consecutive world the Chicago Wolves finished as the leading
championship and seventh in the past scorer in the American Hockey League,
eight
competitions.
while Wolves teammate
Team USA finished unWade Megan (Boston
Hangin' out with ...
Wade Megan
beaten in five games.
University) took home
Just 42 seconds into
the honor of leading goal
the third period of the
scorer.
gold-medal game, BelAgostino, who also
lamy gave the U.S. a 2-1
won the Les Cunninglead with her second
ham Award as MVP. led
goal of the contest.
the league with 59 asThe play started when
sists and 83 points in 65
Knight gathered the
games. Megan scored
puck at the side of the
an AHL-best 33 goals
net and fed a centerafter having scored 34
ing pass between her
goals in his first 190
legs for Bellamy, who
AHL games.
buried the puck for the
Tristan Jarry and
HANGIN' OUT WITH ...
score.
Casey
DeSmith (RochWADE MEGAN, PAGE 38
Canada's Brianne
ester, N.H.) of the WilJenner scored unaskes-Barre/Scranton Pensisted with 10:16 to play to tie the game.
guins were the recipients of the Harry
The U.S. outshot Canada 40-30 and "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award, presentfinished 0-for-5 on the power play. Bel- ed to the goaltender(s) with at least 25
lamy was named the U.S. Player of the games played on the team that allowed
Game. Kendall Coyne (Northeastern), the fewest goals per game in the regular
Brianna Decker and goalie Nicole season.
Hensley were named "Top Three U.S.
Greenway, Hellebuyck make U.S. squad
Players of the Tournament."
The overtime win capped a frenetic
Forward Jordan Greenway (Boston
month that saw team members stage a University) and goalie Connor Helletwo-week boycott on the eve of the tour- buyck (UMass-Lowell) were two of the
nament as they negotiated with USA first 15 players named to the U.S. men's
Hockey for better compensation. Accord- national team that will compete in the
ing to published reports, players received IIHF World Championship in May in
a significant increase in compensation Cologne, Germany.
and per diem expenses, as well as better
Former Islanders coach Jack Capuatravel accommodations and insurance.
no (Cranston, R.I.), Quinnipiac coach
Rand Pecknold (Bedford, N.H.) and forCarpenter, Laing complete marathon mer RPI coach Seth Appert were named
Former Boston Pride hockey player to assist head coach Jeff Blashill of the
Denna Laing (Marblehead, Mass.), who Red Wings.
suffered a spinal cord injury in a 2016
The competition will take place May
game that paralyzed her, teamed with 5-21.

2017
HIGH SCHOOL

COACHES LEAGUE

You led the AHL in goals in the 2016-17 season. What was the key to
your success? "First and foremost, the guys I was playing with. I played with (former
Yale star) Kenny Agostino (Morristown, N.J.), and he's a prolific passer. I played with
Andrew Agozzino and Sammy Blais this year, too. I tried to put myself in good scoring
positions and they found me. It's one thing to find yourself in a good position. It's another
to get a good pass. The coaching staff has let me work through the season. They've given
me a lot of opportunities. Not every shift or game is going to be great. They understand
that. They give me leeway to work through those low points, so it's been nice."

What has the relationship with fellow Agostino been like? "It's been
unbelievable. I've learned a lot from him. Just watching him practice and play every
day. I ask him questions when I can. I watch how he approaches the game. I've
learned a lot. We have a great relationship off the ice. It's been an unbelievable
opportunity to play with him, and we've tried to make the most of it."
What does it mean to be in the playoffs with the Wolves?
"It's everything. That's what it's all about. It's what we're playing for this
time of year. It's the start of a new season. We have a great group of guys.
We have a lot of fun, which is huge. We're all on the same page, pulling
for each other. It's a long season and it can be stressful, so if you enjoy
the guys you play with and are able to laugh, it makes everything on
the ice easier. It's a great atmosphere."

What was it like to have played some time
in the NHL this season? "It's a dream come true. It's
what I wanted to do since I started playing this game. To
get this opportunity is unbelievable. You get that taste and
you want more of it. That's going to improve my work ethic in the
postseason and into the offseason. Just keep pushing for it and get
some more opportunities."

Your offseason preparation includes time spent in a
remote location near the St. Lawrence River. Why? "I like to
think I'm self-motivated. I think I know what I need to work on. I like
to have the freedom to do what I want to do and train the way I want to
train. If I want to wake up and go for a bike ride, I can do that. I don't like to
have a certain schedule. In August and September, I try to stay in a more remote
place and stay away from the distractions and mentally unwind and decompress
and get ready for the season. That down time for me is when I try to regroup and
get ready for the long haul."
What's the best piece of advice you ever received? "The best piece
is just try to learn something new every day. Playing with Kenny and guys like
that, there's so much to learn there. If my faceoffs aren't going well, I talk to
(Brad) Malone and have him work through those situations. You can learn a
lot through your teammates. Guys, especially at this level, do everything well
and a couple things exceptionally well. You can learn a lot from those guys."
What's your favorite thing to do when you're not playing
hockey? "During the season, I keep it pretty low-key, movies and
stuff like that. Offseason, I'm a big fisherman, so I spend a lot of time
on the water. Growing up in New York in the winters, it was outdoor
pond hockey. During the summer, it's nice to get out on the water. Its
relaxing."

Photo: Ross Dettman/
Chicago Wolves

Key facts

Favorites

Teams: Chicago Wolves; St. Louis Blues; Portland Pirates;
Boston University; South Kent School
Hometown: Canton, N.Y. | Position: Forward
Honors: 2016-17 AHL goals leader; made NHL debut
with St. Louis Blues, scored first NHL goal Dec. 22, 2016;
2015-16 Portland Pirates Players' Player Award; Hockey East
Top Performer,; 2014 Kelly Cup runner-up

Pregame meal: "It hasn't changed in six
years. It's pasta and broccoli in the oven, a little
olive oil and salt, and a little grilled chicken."
Visiting arena: "Cleveland is always fun to
play at. There's good restaurants. They have
nice locker rooms, and the fans are great.
That's a fun trip."

Practice drill: "All the drills are fun, but
definitely rebounds with a goalie after
practice. It's the highlight of my practice. It's
a good time to talk and joke around."
Food: Chicken cordon bleu
Vacation spot: "I have a buddy that lives in
Tampa, so I go there after the season for five
days or so, and that's a blast."
Musician: Eric Church

What do you want readers to know about you?
"The biggest thing for me has been the coaching staff that's been
the biggest difference for me this year, getting that opportunity.
I wouldn't be able to do what I've done if it wasn't for them. They
understand the players and what guys need. They've given me
the freedom to figure things out on my own. You don't have to
worry about looking over your shoulder every play or what they're
thinking. They've given me freedom, and that's been the
key to mine and our success."
- PHIL SHORE

Song: "Mr. Misunderstood" from Eric Church
Actor/actress: Ben Affleck
Movie: "Step Brothers"
TV show: "The Office"
Book: "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau
Sport other than hockey: Soccer
Team: Manchester United
Player: Messi
Article of clothing: Jeans

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