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ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY Area residents awarded degrees Alvernia University celebrated more than 550 students in the Class of 2025 at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading on May 10. Local graduates include: • Hailey Davidson, Wilkes-Barre, Bachelor of Science in healthcare science • Shawn Loyack, Duryea, Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership. BELMONT UNIVERSITY Local […]

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ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY

Area residents awarded degrees

Alvernia University celebrated more than 550 students in the Class of 2025 at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading on May 10.

Local graduates include:

• Hailey Davidson, Wilkes-Barre, Bachelor of Science in healthcare science

• Shawn Loyack, Duryea, Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership.

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Local students make dean’s list

Belmont University announced the following local residents were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.

Approximately 47% of the University’s 6,912 undergraduate students qualified. Approximately 47% of the University’s 6,912 undergraduate students qualified.

Dean’s List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

• Gabriella Randazzo, Dallas.

• Kathleen Washko, Drums.

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY

Local students named to president’s list

The following local residents are among over 590 Bob Jones University students named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester.

To qualify, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

• Eylan Nicolle Martinez Diaz, Hazleton, a senior multimedia journalism major.

• Kaitlyn Shaver, Wyoming, a freshman business administration major.

COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Area resident participates in model EU simulation

Kamila Gonzalez Aquino, Hazleton, participated in the annual University of Pittsburgh Model European Union simulation hosted by Susquehanna University this spring. The students passed several resolutions pertaining to the war in Ukraine and sustainable agriculture.

The Spanish delegation of Amelia Alfiero, of Pipersville, and Hughie Curran, of Bloomsburg, from CU-Bloomsburg won Best Position Paper. The Romanian delegation of Dallas Schultz, of Wellsboro, and Eli Kaufman, of Nelson, from CU-Mansfield and the Swedish delegation of Salahudinn Abdul-Hamid, of State College, and Dom Lazzaro, of Milford, from CU-Bloomsburg both won Honorable Mentions for Best Delegation.

Other delegations included Austria, Cassidy Clarke, of Philadelphia, and Gianna Benz, of Corning, New York, CU-Mansfield; Bulgaria, Gabe Haines, of Danville, CU-Bloomsburg; Cyprus, Kamila Gonzalez Aquino, of Hazleton, CU-Bloomsburg; and Hungary, Leif Tolan, of Orangeville, CU-Bloomsburg.

GEISINGER COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

School of Medicine holds 13th commencement ceremony

Geisinger College of Health Sciences’ School of Medicine held its 13th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10. 115 members of the class of 2025 received a diploma.

Local graduates include:

• Madison Hurst, Dallas.

• Kyle Kidd, Harveys Lake.

• Benjamin Krouse, Hunlock Creek.

• Aaron Piavis, Wapwallopen.

• Jay Solgama, Mountain Top.

• Leah Thomas, Wilkes-Barre.

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Drums student inducted into mathematics honor society

Jess Shovlin, Drums, was inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society at Kutztown University.

Kappa Mu Epsilon is a specialized honor society in Mathematics. KME was founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. Its chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. The chapters’ members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained academic distinction.

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY

Area students named to spring dean’s list

The following local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. Students at Misericordia University qualify for the dean’s list with a 3.55 grade point average or higher.

• Siwar Abdo, Dallas.

• Matthew Albrecht, Wyoming.

• Lauren Amend, Mountain Top.

• Brian Antigua, Duryea.

• Abigail Armitage, Avoca.

• Megan Armitage, Avoca.

• Matthew Ash, Sweet Valley.

• Aleia Atherton, Wilkes-Barre.

• Bradley Augenstein, Duryea.

• Bianka Avila, Plains Township.

• Lexi Baggett, Shavertown.

• Makayla Banks, Nanticoke.

• Erynn Barancho, Plains Township.

• Mason Baranski, Wyoming.

• Sabrina Barlow, Dallas.

• Krista Biago, Plains Township.

• Rebecca Biddinger, Sugar Notch.

• Olivia Bilbow, Mountain Top.

• Owen Blake, Shavertown.

• Dayonna Bobbett, Wilkes-Barre.

• Ryan Bonin, West Wyoming.

• Kylee Bork, Wilkes-Barre.

• William Brady, Mountain Top.

• Madison Brdaric, Shavertown.

• Aaliyah Brennan, Harveys Lake.

• Allyson Brodie, Hanover Township.

• Michael Brown, West Wyoming.

• Rylie Bucknavage, Harveys Lake.

• Arianna Bugno, Pittston.

• Elizabeth Burney, Pittston.

• Andrew Burns, Freeland.

• Ella Burns, Dallas.

• Peyton Burns, Dallas.

• Lauren Callahan, Harveys Lake.

• Ava Carey, Courtdale.

• Emma Carey, Shickshinny.

• Isabella Cassano, Shavertown.

• Litzy Castro, Wilkes-Barre.

• Damian Cavuto, Wyoming.

• Noah Ceklosky, Wapwallopen.

• Arianna Champi, Dupont.

• Alexi Chervenitski, Shavertown.

• Marina Ciavarella, Hanover Township.

• Nadia Costagliola, Pittston.

• Quinn Crispell, Swoyersville.

• Claire Cunningham, Wilkes-Barre.

• Madelyn Dalley, Kingston.

• Isabella Dalmas, Nanticoke.

• Taylor Dalmas, Sugar Notch.

• Abigail Davitt, Duryea.

• Kara Domzalski, Shavertown.

• Margaret Donish, Freeland.

• Thomas Doran, Dallas.

• Olivia Dowling, Shavertown.

• Janelle Dudek, Pittston Township.

• David Durko, Ashley.

• Hanna Dutzer, Hazle Townnship.

• Jennifer Eddy, Shickshinny.

• Alyssa Evans, Nanticoke.

• Rebecca Fick, Dallas.

• Molly Fielding, Dallas.

• Adrianna Filler, Sugarloaf.

• Lindsey Franchella, Shickshinny.

• Paige Frank, Shavertown.

• Caelan Gallagher, Dallas.

• Jerzey Gallagher, Ashely.

• Carmen Garcia, Wilkes-Barre.

• Melissa Giomboni, Plains Township.

• Anthony Giovinazzo, Edwardsville.

• Brooklyn Giovinazzo, Edwardsville.

• Sarah Greco, Hazleton.

• Tessily Gregory, Dallas.

• Hailey Halagarda, Avoca.

• Reagan Halbach, Shavertown.

• Magdalyn Hallman, West Wyoming.

• Jayden Halstead, Wilkes-Barre.

• Deven Hazlak, White Haven.

• Riley Heller, Wapwallopen.

• Alana Hoats, West Wyoming.

• Chad Hutchins, Dallas.

• Morgan Janeski, Exeter.

• Maura Jenceleski, Nanticoke.

• Allison Jones, Harveys Lake.

• Halle Jones, Dallas.

• Carmella Karcutskie, Harding.

• Misha Kazmierski, Dallas.

• Cassie Kern, Dallas.

• Olivia Kiwak, Harding.

• Erica Kline, Mountain Top.

• Layla Kolodzieski, Avoca.

• Dylan Kostik, Wyoming.

• Kurtis Kowalski, Hunlock Creek.

• Jeffrey Kozerski, Bear Creek Township.

• Ryan Krakosky, Shavertown.

• Isabella Krashnak, Jenkins Township.

• Lily Kratz, Nanticoke.

• Emily Krevey, Pittston.

• Isabella Kropiewnicki, Nanticoke.

• Courtney Krushin, Wilkes-Barre.

• Kiera Kupsho, Drums.

• Sabrina Kyttle, Exeter.

• Naviah Labar, Mountain Top.

• Megan Lasher, Harding.

• Olivia Latoski, Wyoming.

• Julia Lazo, Mountain Top.

• Emily Leahy, Hunlock Creek.

• Alyson Lenker, Wilkes-Barre.

• Andrew Lewis, Dallas.

• Alyssa Little, Shavertown.

• Jasen Lobacz, Hunlock Creek.

• Evan Lukowich, Nanticoke.

• Tracey Lyles, Dallas.

• Riley Makausky, Swoyersville.

• Meagan Manzella, Dallas.

• Kaitlyn Marley, Hazle Township.

• Colin Marshall, Dallas.

• John Matlock, Trucksville.

• Amanda McCormick, Harding.

• Tavian McKenna, Kingston.

• Rebecca Meehan, Harveys Lake.

• Esabella Mendola, Wilkes-Barre.

• Jyanna Mendola, Wilkes-Barre.

• Jesse Mikoliczyk, Harding.

• Trevor Miller, Mountain Top.

• Helen Minnick, Ashley.

• Amanda Misson, Wyoming.

• Leiry Montalvo, Nanticoke.

• Lorena Morgan, Pringle.

• Michael Moscatelli, Pittston.

• Sarah Myrthel, Shickshinny.

• Ava Nastasiak, Harveys Lake.

• Isabella Nee, Old Forge.

• Matthew Nice, Shavertown.

• Alexus Nichols, Nanticoke.

• Jordan Nichols, Dallas.

• Alexandria Nicoletti, Wilkes-Barre.

• Grace O’Donnell, Shavertown.

• Aidan Paduck, Harveys Lake.

• Kaydence Palfreyman, Dallas.

• Maddison Park, Dallas.

• Paloma Parreno, Dallas.

• Abigail Pecha, Kingston.

• Alexandra Pehala, Dallas.

• Nadia Peimany, Mountain Top.

• Nicholas Pelliccia, Harding.

• Bruna Pereira, Hunlock Creek.

• Joseph Peters, Dallas.

• Sophia Piccolotti, Dallas.

• Jared Piontkowski, Nanticoke.

• Colby Powell, Dallas.

• Brayden Powers, Duryea.

• Matthew Prociak, Wilkes-Barre

• Molly Reott, Dallas.

• Emma Rinaldi, Pittston.

• Samantha Romero, Kingston.

• Alyssa Ryman, Wilkes-Barre.

• Schalee Salvo, Harveys Lake.

• Hannah Sayre, Sweet Valley.

• Alyssa Schweiss, Kingston.

• Nora Seeherman, Wilkes-Barre.

• Rachael Sennett, Wilkes-Barre.

• Polina Serbina, Mountain Top.

• Dana Sherman-Chakan, Shavertown.

• Ashley Shpock, Drums.

• Eleanor Shuleski, Wilkes-Barre.

• Morgan Slusser, West Pittston.

• Madison Smith, Plains Township.

• Lacey Sorber, Hunlock Creek.

• Joseph Souder, Pringle.

• Victoria Spaciano, Shavertown.

• Scott Spako, Wilkes-Barre.

• Nickolas Spiccioli, Kingston.

• Meghan Starosta, Shavertown.

• Sarah Steeber, Shickshinny.

• Rachel Strange, Hunlock Creek.

• Emma Stroud, Sweet Valley.

• Madelyn Stuart, Harveys Lake.

• Jasmine Talbot, Harveys Lake.

• Michael Talerico, Duryea.

• Ryan Tarreto, Dallas.

• Brianna Tejeda Zoquier, Hazleton.

• Katelyn Tereska, Harveys Lake.

• Myles Tirpak, Shavertown.

• Ryan Vallach, Dallas.

• Maria Villano, Dallas.

• Nicholas Vincelli, Shavertown.

• Chloe Vinnacombe, Larksville.

• Julia Warren, Plains Township.

• Daniel Wheeler, Shavertown.

• Danielle Whitman, Avoca.

• Joshua Wickard, Sweet Valley.

• Andrew Wilk, Shavertown.

• Kelly Williams, Shavertown.

• Kaila Windsor, Dallas, PA.

• West Hazleton.

• Emily Woss, Mountain Top.

• Corbin Wright, Pittston.

• Vivian Wright, Dallas.

• Chloe Wyberski, Edwardsville.

• Ashleigh Yedlock, Mountain Top.

• Isabella Zelinski, Harding.

• Nicole Zurawski, Mountain Top.

PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Local students named to spring dean’s list

Pennsylvania Western University recognized nearly 3,000 students who were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. The following local students were honored for outstanding academic excellence during the spring semester.

• Ryan Covelens, White Haven, California Campus.

• Veronica Warunek, Forty Fort, California Campus.

• Connor Matteo, Drums, California Campus.

• Jalyn Cook, Mountain Top, California Campus.

• Madeline Palmiero, Mountain Top, Clarion Campus.

• Emma Slivinski, Kingston, Clarion Campus.

• Livia Sandu, Drums, California Campus.

• Gianna Slodysko, Hughestown, Edinboro Campus.

• Carly Glaser, Wapwallopen, California Campus.

• Emily Ouimet, Nescopeck, California Campus.

• Daniela Baez Reyes, Hanover Township, PennWest Online Campus.

• Alex Covelens, White Haven, Edinboro Campus.

In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, degree-seeking students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours.

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Area residents make dean’s list

Southern New Hampshire University announced the following local students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. The spring terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

• Yanceys Nunez Santos, Mountain Top.

• Carriann reed, Wilkes-Barre.

• Katherine Aracena, Kingston.

• Corey Wilson, Edwardsville.

• Kevin Yozviak, Swoyersville.

• Tina Sams, Wilkes-Barre.

• Candis Santana, Wilkes-Barre.

• Teddi Kaple, Shickshinny.

• Taylor Farrell, Wyoming.

• Alicia Dukes, Nanticoke.

• Ashleigh Schaszberger, Monroe Township.

• Cassandra Santos, Freeland.

• Maria Pastorella, Drums.

• Jayden Johnson, Hazleton.

• Rochelle Flores Benitez, Hazleton.

Area residents make president’s list

SNHU announced the following students were named to the spring 2025 president’s list.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

• Konnor Krackenfels, Luzerne.

• Alyssa Fritz, Hanover Township.

• Samantha Baum, Kingston.

• Ashley Ruckman, Swoyersville.

• Ashley Booth, Edwardsville.

• Kylee Eltringham, Wilkes-Barre.

• Kenneth Rasnake, Wilks-Barre.

• Danielle Richard, Wilkes-Barre.

• Jennifer Evans, White Haven.

• Gregory Mullins, Shickshinny.

• Leha Hislop, Plymouth.

• Stephanie Petteway, Plymouth.

• Matthew Dwojewski, West Pittston.

• Courtney McDonald, Dupont.

• Sarah Berholtz, Hunlock Creek.

• Crystal Kotansky, Freeland.

• Astrid Cabrera, DRUMS.

• Lillian Miller, Conyngham.

• Brian Lange, Hazle Township.

• Bridget Suarez Martinez, Hazleton.

• Randy Ortiz, Hazleton.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS

West Hazleton resident earns degree, makes president’s list

Alba Iris Espinosa, West Hazleton, earned a Master of Business Administration and was named to the president’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus in winter 2025. To qualify for the prestigious president’s list at UMGC, students must have graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.0.

Espinosa was one of nearly 900 students who earned degrees from UMGC in the winter 2025 term.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

Ashley student presents at 2025 HamSCI Workshop

Cuong Nguyen, Ashley, was among the 10 University of Scranton students — three graduate students and seven undergraduates — who recently presented research at the eighth annual HamSCI Workshop. This two-day program attracted amateur radio operators and enthusiasts from around the world, coming together to collaborate on their latest findings, strategies and outlooks.

Physics professor Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., presented and chaired multiple sessions at the event for the group he founded, which was hosted this year on March 14-15 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Nguyen, a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in software engineering, presented “Software Development for the Grape Personal Space Weather Station.”

In addition to Dr. Frissell, Rachel Frissell, faculty specialist in the Physics and Engineering Department, presented “Understanding HamSCI Magnetometers Measurements and Observations;” and Kornyanat Hozumi, Ph.D., a post-doctoral research associate, presented “HamSCI as a Tool for Equatorial Plasma Bubbles Study.” Also attending the workshop were faculty members Bob Spalletta, Ph.D., professor of physics and engineering; Argyrios Varonides, Ph.D., professor of physics and engineering; and Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D., associate professor of physics and engineering.

Duryea student presents at Brain and Behavior Conference

Andrew M. Mauriello, Duryea, was among The University of Scranton undergraduate students who made poster presentations for the 2025 University of Scranton Brain and Behavior Conference, held Apr. 26 at the Loyola Science Center on campus.

Mauriello, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, presented “Isolating and identifying candidate Neuro2a cells deficient in Hsd17b7.”



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Hodges, Mansfield, Cameron and Bakkevig Named AHCA All-American Scholars

Story Links WALTHAM, Mass. – Four players from the 2024-25 Bentley hockey team were named All-American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) on Wednesday. The quartet is A.J. Hodges, Ryan Mansfield, Colton Cameron and Oskar Bakkevig. The criteria for being named an All-American Scholar is a student-athlete must have […]

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WALTHAM, Mass. – Four players from the 2024-25 Bentley hockey team were named All-American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) on Wednesday. The quartet is A.J. Hodges, Ryan Mansfield, Colton Cameron and Oskar Bakkevig.

The criteria for being named an All-American Scholar is a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 GPA in each semester and have appeared in 40 percent of his team’s games.

Hodges, Mansfield and Cameron are all repeat selections from 2023-24.

Hodges, who graduated in May with a degree in finance, had nine goals and nine assists last season and was named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Tournament team.

Mansfield will be a junior next season and scored eight goals to go along with 10 assists. He is majoring in corporate finance and accounting.

Cameron is a defenseman who played in 38 of Bentley’s 40 games last season. He is majoring in finance and is entering his junior season.

Bakkevig completed his freshman year and notched 10 goals and six assists. He was voted the team’s Rookie of the Year.

Hodges and Bakkevig previously received the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award from Atlantic Hockey for having a 4.0 GPA in both the fall and spring semesters.

 



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Boston Jr. Rangers’ Dempsey Commits To Colorado College • USPHL

By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com Boston Jr. Rangers goaltender Beckham Dempsey is truly excited to be able to show the different ways he can help the NCAA Division I Colorado College team. The Tigers see in Dempsey a never-give-up attitude that they hope will be infectious around the locker room. “I began talking with Colorado […]

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Boston Jr. Rangers goaltender Beckham Dempsey is truly excited to be able to show the different ways he can help the NCAA Division I Colorado College team. The Tigers see in Dempsey a never-give-up attitude that they hope will be infectious around the locker room.

“I began talking with Colorado College after I was admitted as a student. They reached out, we set up a visit, and the rest was history. What they liked most about my game wasn’t my speed, my tracking, or even my win/loss record. They didn’t care how many games I started or who I played for. They cared that I kept playing after continuous setbacks. They cared that on every play, I did what I could to make a save and give my team a chance to win,” said Dempsey, a 2004-born native of Wayne, Ill. “They realized that my tenacious personality contributed to my game, which is what they know I can bring to their team.”

He is looking forward to being part of a strong Tigers program in one of the toughest conferences, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.

“The innovation and purpose are what I like most about Colorado College, both on the ice and in the classroom,” said Dempsey. “Ed Robson Area, home of the Tigers, boasts everything a student-athlete could dream of. A 3,000-plus capacity, state-of-the-art training and recovery facilities, and even an academic lounge. Not to mention, CC’s block plan, where students take one class at a time, gives me the confidence to fully indulge myself in my studies.”

Dempsey comes out of his single season with the Jr. Rangers after previously playing in the NCDC with the Pueblo Bulls and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights. He finished his career with a .904 save percentage over 23 games in two seasons.

“Playing for the Boston Jr. Rangers this past season was an honor. Head Coach Richard DeCaprio genuinely believed in me as an athlete, which helped boost my confidence in net,” added Dempsey. “Having access to the gym and extra ice throughout the year helped develop my game the most. Whenever I felt I needed to work on something, the opportunity was there.”

The Jr. Rangers were a first-year team in the NCDC, joining from their former league which was at a lower tier of play, but they performed well and enjoyed seeing 18 players advance to NCAA hockey in their first season in the league.

“The NCDC was a fun and challenging experience for me during the two seasons I played juniors. Having played in both the East and the West, as well as in every division and against almost every team, I got a taste of it all,” he said. “The games were a highlight of my time in the league, in addition to the fan experience in the West. I met some of my best friends during juniors, and can confidently say I am more prepared for college and the real world after playing in the NCDC.”

It is a big jump from every level of junior hockey to the NCAA game, and Dempsey is laser-focused this summer on getting to exactly where the program wants him when the team workouts begin.

“In order to succeed at Colorado College, I have been working on being more explosive in movements. I am already doing CC workouts provided by the strength department to be successful upon my arrival,” he added. “This is a program where being average just isn’t enough. Head Coach Kris Mayotte knows what this program means to the College and Colorado Springs. He has done an excellent job building this program, and I can’t wait to join him alongside my other Tiger teammates this fall!”

The NCDC congratulates Beckham Dempsey, his family, the Boston Jr. Rangers and Colorado College for his commitment.



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NCAA’s House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out

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Canes Sign Tyson Jost To One-Year Contract

RALEIGH, N.C. – Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Tyson Jost to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Jost $775,000 on the NHL level or $300,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL), with a guarantee of at least $600,000. “Tyson […]

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Tyson Jost to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Jost $775,000 on the NHL level or $300,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL), with a guarantee of at least $600,000.

“Tyson was able to contribute to our organization in a number of different ways last year, and we’re happy to keep him here,” said Tulsky. “He’s extremely well-liked and hard-working and capable of playing a number of different roles in the lineup.”

Jost, 27, appeared in 39 regular-season games for the Hurricanes in 2024-25, totaling nine points (4g, 5a). He also played 14 games in the AHL with Chicago, scoring four goals and adding five assists (9 points). Selected by the Avalanche in the first round, 10th overall, of the 2016 NHL Draft, Jost has registered 149 points (61g, 88a) in 495 career NHL games with Colorado, Minnesota, Buffalo and Carolina. The 5’11”, 187-pound forward has also tallied 30 points (13g, 17a) in 52 career AHL games with San Antonio, Colorado, Rochester and Chicago.

Prior to turning professional, Jost posted 35 points (16g, 19a) in 33 NCAA games with North Dakota during his lone season of college hockey in 2016-17. The St. Albert, Alta., native has represented Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship, and two IIHF World Championships (2018-19), winning silver in 2017 and 2019.



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Reign keeper Claudia Dickey earns second straight clean sheet when the United States …

Reign keeper Claudia Dickey, who also shut out Ireland in her international debut last week, stopped a shot from Reign teammate and Canada’s Jordyn Huitema. WASHINGTON — Just playing for the U.S. national team was a big opportunity for Claire Hutton. Then Canada left her a bit too much space at the edge of the […]

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Reign keeper Claudia Dickey, who also shut out Ireland in her international debut last week, stopped a shot from Reign teammate and Canada’s Jordyn Huitema.

WASHINGTON — Just playing for the U.S. national team was a big opportunity for Claire Hutton.

Then Canada left her a bit too much space at the edge of the 6-yard box — and Rose Lavelle found her with a perfect corner kick. The 19-year-old midfielder was ready.

Hutton headed home her first international goal, and the Americans easily dispatched Canada 3-0 in a friendly Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. Sam Coffey and Yazmeen Ryan also scored.

“Set pieces are something we focus on. It’s what we talk about,” Hutton said. “At the international level, it’s what sets teams apart, especially in big tournaments. So being able to get my head on Rose’s perfect ball there was just amazing. Hoping for more in the future.”

The Americans have won five straight friendlies by a combined score of 18-0 since their 2-1 loss to Brazil in early April. The 19-year-old Hutton was making her sixth appearance for the national team, and her goal in the 36th minute gave the U.S. a 2-0 lead.

“It’s just amazing. To wear this jersey, wear this badge, it weighs a lot. I know the history behind it,” said Hutton, who plays for the Kansas City Current. “We talked about the U.S. legacy this past week. Just knowing that I get to be a part of it, it means the world to me.”

U.S. coach Emma Hayes gave many of her Europe-based options a break for this stretch of three games in seven days, which also included two 4-0 wins over Ireland. That left opportunities for less experienced players like Hutton.

“As I’ve said many times, I’m all about improving the whole ecosystem. I think more opportunities for more players with the national team will improve the NWSL,” Hayes said. “Because it gives players hope and belief that if they perform, that they’re going to get an opportunity.”

The U.S. opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Lavelle delivered a free kick into the penalty area from near the left sideline. Canada’s Janine Sonis tried to head clear, but the ball fell to Avery Patterson and then bounced to Coffey about 9 yards from the goal.

Both Coffey and Patterson stabbed at the ball, and both appeared to make contact with it. It went straight into the net. Coffey was credited with the goal and Patterson with an assist.

“I will give her full credit for that. I did not touch it at all,” Patterson said, not entirely believably. “I laid it up for her on a platter.”

Seattle Reign keeper Claudia Dickey, who also shut out Ireland in her international debut last Thursday, stopped a shot from in close by her Reign teammate and Canada forward Jordyn Huitema shortly after Coffey’s goal. But the Americans created far more chances.

Canada coach Casey Stoney called her team’s performance “inexcusable” and said her players’ fitness wasn’t good enough.

“A lack of commitment and desire, which is not this team,” she said. “Losing draws, losing 50-50s, not getting up to the ball, not pressing — it’s not good enough. I’m not going to hide away from it.”

Lavelle received a standing ovation when she was subbed out around the midway point of the second half. The crowd also gave a big cheer when Tara McKeown — who plays locally for the Washington Spirit — came on as a late sub for the U.S. McKeown assisted on Ryan’s goal in the 89th minute.

The U.S. plays friendlies against South Korea on Sept. 6 in Harrison, New Jersey, and against Japan on Sept. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.

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OSU’s Jeremiah Smith Signs Adidas Sponsorship Contract Ahead of 2025 CFB Season

After taking the college football world by storm as a true freshman last season, Jeremiah Smith is cashing in on his fame with an endorsement deal from Adidas. Adidas announced on Wednesday that the Ohio State star has joined its family of athletes. Nike, which has a sponsorship deal with the Buckeyes, offered Smith his […]

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After taking the college football world by storm as a true freshman last season, Jeremiah Smith is cashing in on his fame with an endorsement deal from Adidas.

Adidas announced on Wednesday that the Ohio State star has joined its family of athletes.

Nike, which has a sponsorship deal with the Buckeyes, offered Smith his own NIL deal.

Per The Athletic’s Manny Navarro, Smith turned down Nike’s proposal in favor of the offer from Adidas.

“I’ve been wearing Adidas since I was a young kid, 11, 10 years old,” Smith told Navarro of his decision. “To be a part of the brand is something special.”

Financial details of Smith’s deal with Adidas are unknown at this time.

Per On3.com, Smith is the most valuable non-quarterback in college sports with a $4.2 million NIL valuation. The only players ranked ahead of him are Arch Manning ($6.8 million) and Carson Beck ($4.3 million).

Smith, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 freshman class, originally committed to Ohio State in December 2022. He broke multiple Buckeyes receiving records in his first season, including receiving yards by a freshman (1,315) and most touchdown catches in a season (15).

The 19-year-old also dominated throughout the College Football Playoff to help Ohio State win the national title. He recorded 381 yards and five touchdowns on 19 catches in four playoff games.

In addition to his status as arguably the best receiver in college football, Smith boosted his profile in May when he was revealed as a cover athlete, along with Alabama’s Ryan Williams, for EA Sports’ College Football 26 game.

Even though he can’t enter the NFL draft for two more years, Smith showed so much ability as a true freshman that ESPN’s Jake Trotter noted prior to this year’s draft that several pro scouts said he would have been a top-five pick in 2025 if he were eligible.

Smith and the Buckeyes will kick off the 2025 season in a marquee matchup with Texas at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30. These two teams met in the College Football Playoff semifinal in January, with Ohio State earning a 28-14 win.



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