Hockey roundup: Petoskey's Ryan Teuscher joins U.S. national development program

Petoskey's Ryan Teuscher, who scored a highlight-reel, between-the-legs overtime goal for Detroit's Fox Motors this year, was one of five Michigan-area players selected to join USA Hockey's national team development program (NTDP) next year. View this post on Instagram Teuscher is a 5-foot-9 forward who has scored 87 and 74 goals in the Fox Motors program. Here's the other four local players, all from the 2010 birth year: ▶ Jack Trupiano: Forward, St.

Clair Shores, Detroit Little Caesars 15U ▶ Griffin Carver: Defenseman, Flat Rock, Detroit Little Caesars 15U ▶ Andrew Krochalk : Defenseman, Caledonia, Fox Motors 15U ▶ Mason Martin: Goaltender, Byron Center, Fox Motors 15U “Making final selections was a challenge given the level of talent," said Detroit's Rod Braceful, director of player personnel for the NTDP. "We extend our appreciation to all the youth organizations and coaches across the country for their contribution and development of these players. "We are excited and couldn't be happier that this group of 23 will be the next NTDP class as we head into our 30th season.

” The 23 players come from nine different states; Minnesota (7), Michigan (5), Massachusetts (2), New Jersey (2), New York (2), Pennsylvania (2), Alaska (1), Missouri (1) and Wisconsin (1). Mammoth return home with season on line After their second consecutive 5-4 overtime loss on Wednesday, you might expect the Utah Mammoth to be a little demoralized heading into Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights. But the mood around the Mammoth was surprisingly upbeat heading back to Salt Lake City for their must-win matchup with the Pacific Division champions.

"We're a confident group," Utah captain Clayton Keller said. "We believe in one another and in our team, and I think these are the most fun games to be a part of. Down 3-2, we get to go home, play in front of our fans.