Flyers’ prospect Cam York was given the ‘C’ for Team USA’s exhibition game against Finland last night. It isn’t the official leadership group for the tournament, but it’s a promising sign on York’s part and what the coaching staff must think of him so far in the training process for the World Juniors.
York is a defenseman who was drafted 14th overall in the 2019 NHL draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. Currently he plays for University of Michigan in the Big 10 Conference.
York was on the top defensive pairing for team USA, his partner being Henry Thurn, an Anaheim Ducks prospect.
In the first period of the Finland game, there were a couple of penalties against Finland, giving team USA multiple power play opportunities. This happened a couple of times throughout the game, where Finland took a couple of careless penalities. However, this gave the USA power play some practice, and it just so happens York Quarterbacked the top power play unit. York seemed composed and steady with the puck, firing from the point when necessary.
York’s partner at the point on the power play was Trevor Zegras, who is also an Anaheim Ducks prospect. The two together were strong and that power play unit will be dangerous for other teams in the later rounds of this tournament.
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Team USA was able to hold onto to the game and ended up winning 3-2 thanks to two goals by Cole Caulfield. The next game to watch York in will be Christmas Day when USA plays Russia.
After a lackluster WJC last year, where USA finished in sixth place, the team seems to be turning the tide. One thing is for certain Flyers fans, York is going to be one to watch in this tournament.
