When the puck drops on the All-American Game Thursday night, New England will have four natives playing — and they're all on the same team. The All-American Game showcases some of the top NHL draft-eligible players from the U.S. National Team Development Program, the USHL and other places. It gives NHL scouts a chance to...
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When the puck drops on the All-American Game Thursday night, New England will have four natives playing — and they're all on the same team.
The All-American Game showcases some of the top NHL draft-eligible players from the U.S. National Team Development Program, the USHL and other places. It gives NHL scouts a chance to see the best take on the best.
The four locals are forwards Richard Gallant and Teddy Mutryn, as well as defensemen Caeden Herrington and Everett Baldwin. All will play on Team White.
Gallant, a 5-foot-8, 161-pound forward, is amidst an outstanding with the NTDP's U18 team. He's tied for the team lead in goals (17) and ranks second in points with 28. The Concord, Mass., native spent two seasons dominating prep hockey with St. Mark's. He's slated to begin at Harvard this fall.
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Mutryn has 11 goals and 18 points in 27 points for the USHL's Chicago Steel. The Boston College commit weighs in at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds and is a power forward. Mutryn was heavily developed by the Boston Junior Eagles and was a standout over two seasons with St. Sebastian's.
The Norwell, Mass., native also earned a spot at NTDP Evaluation Camp in 2023.
Herrington is in his second year of NHL Draft eligibility. Despite tallying seven goals and 49 points in 29 games for Holderness last season, he wasn't selected last June. Now, scouts are high on him, as he has eight goals and 17 points in 29 games for the USHL's Lincoln Stars. The Manchester, Vt., native is committed to Vermont.
Also on defense Thursday night will be Baldwin. Through 11 games with St. George's this season, he has seven goals and 12 points. Most recently, he played in three games for the NTDP's U18 team, tallying an assist. The Providence, R.I., native is committed to Providence College and spent time with the Boston Junior Eagles growing up. He's been at St. George's for the past three years.
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Thursday's game starts at 7 p.m. and will be on NHL Network.
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