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U18s fall to Minnesota, 7-1

By USAHockeyNTDP.com, 10/13/18, 4:30PM EDT

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Judd Caulfield records his fourth goal in loss


Photo by Rena Laverty

PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- Judd Caulfield (Grand Forks, N.D.) recorded the lone goal for Team USA as the U.S. National Under-18 Team fell 7-1 to the University of Minnesota in its first NCAA matchup played at USA Hockey Arena during the 2018-19 season.

The U18s are now 6-2-0-0 overall. The U18s' record in College Series play is 2-2-0.

The U18s outshot Minnesota in the first period, though neither team capitalized on opportunities to gain an early advantage.

The U18s posted a handful of scoring chances: five minutes into the opening period, Cole Caufield (Stevens Point, Wis.) came close to scoring off a feed from Jack Hughes (Orlando, Fla.). Just one minute later,  Hughes came close but could not slip the puck past Minnesota goaltender Eric Schierhorn. Team USA goaltender Cameron Rowe (Wilmette, Ill.) stopped all eight shots to keep it scoreless.

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Minnesota scored the game's first goal when Rem Pitlick found the back of the net 9 minutes, 32 seconds into the second period. The Golden Gophers struck again five minutes later when Robbie Stucker slipped the puck past Rowe, with assists from Ryan Zuhlsdorf and NTDP alum Scott Reedy.  

The U18s responded in the third period to cut Minnesota's lead in half. Caulfield put Team USA on the board with a goal 2 minutes, 7 seconds in to the final frame.  Henry Thrun (Southborough, Mass.) and Hughes tallied assists.

Minnesota reclaimed its two goal lead when Brent Gates Jr. scored at 11:25. The Golden Gophers received additional third-period goals from Tyler Sheehy, Pitlick and two from Joey Marooney.

The U18s will travel to Boston, Mass. for its next College Series matchups against Boston University on Friday (Oct. 19) and Harvard University the following night (Oct. 20).

The U18s will return to USA Hockey Arena on Oct. 28 against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Tickets are available for all NTDP games are available at the USA Hockey Arena box office, by calling 734-453-8400 or by visiting USAHockeyNTDP.com/tix.

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