Notes from the first:
Game notes:
Chabot is incredibly calm. So slick at blueline, both at keeping the play going and slowing down the American attack. ~6:20, deftly broke up an offensive attack and sent it the other way. At ~4:35, right at the start of a PP, he bobbled a pass along the blueline and let the puck out. He was clearly thinking shot but it skipped over his stick. Played the first 1:25 of the power play and had some nice in-zone movement, including a quick and lowshot that went just wide. Got a 2 minute boarding call as he shut down a SH chance, somewhat questionable but not a brutal call. Even though it was a penalty, I liked the show of physicality. Unfortunately, US scored just after Chabot left the box.
Brown, ~13:45, levels Lawson Crouse in the neutral zone. Has a nice thought trying to get it to the front, but pass is picked off. ~7:15, he played the body on a Canadian fwd (#26???) below his own goal-line - turned the puck over and moved it to his DMan. To this point he hasn’t played much, but every time I’ve noticed him it’s been a good look. Earlier this play, I actually saw him lagging behind the play a bit on the back check, but evidently he got back in time to still make a good play, and he must have hustled back. 0:50 of first, Brown offered Braco a nice trailer into the zone but their line mate went offside. Been fine but doesn't seem like he's one of their go-to guys.
I really like how Bean plays. Moves the puck super well and calmly. Haven’t noticed him much defensively, but he looks like he should be a solid offensive weapon from the blueline.
Tyler Parsons was incredibly poised. Very athletic, but doesn’t move around a lot in net. Really solid, looks like a real winner. Not excited to meet him in the big tourney.