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Highlights from the NCAA this weekend include:

Steve Cameron posting a three point game for the Mercyhurst Lakers in a 6-4 win over the Bentley Falcolns on Saturday.

Austin Smith potted a pair on Saturday and had a four point weekend to take over the team lead in scoring as the Colgate Raiders tied the Army Black Knights and beat the Ferris State Bulldogs.

Also, it appears Curtis McKenzie hasn’t forgotten how to play the body since his graduation from the BCHL.

Brennan Barker D (SR, Alabama-Huntsville) - 8GP 0-3-3 8PIM

Anthony Borelli G (FR, Brown) - Has Not Played

Steve Cameron F (JR, Mercyhurst) - 8GP 4-3-7 4PIM

Cody Collins F (SR, Mercyhurst) - 8GP 1-2-3 0PIM

Deron Cousens D (JR, Michigan Tech) - 6GP 1-1-2 6PIM

Zac Dalpe F (SO, Ohio State) - 7GP 2-4-6 0PIM

Alex Evin G (SO, Colgate) - 4GP (1-1-2) 2.92 .896

Brett Hextall F (SO, North Dakota) - 6GP 2-0-2 18PIM

Tanner House F (JR, Maine) - 3GP 2-0-2 2PIM

Zack Josepher D (FR, Michigan State) - 7GP 2-2-4 4PIM

Devon Krogh D (FR, Ohio State) - 6GP 0-2-2 0PIM

Eric Kroshus F (SO, Harvard) - Has Not Played

Justin Krueger D (SR, Cornell) - 1GP 0-0-0 0PIM

Brian Lebler F (SR, Michigan) - 6GP 1-3-4 8PIM

Alex MacLeod F (SO, Michigan Tech) - 6GP 2-2-4 4PIM

Bryant Molle D (JR, Alaska-Fairbanks) - 6GP 0-1-1 2PIM

Curtis McKenzie F (FR, Miami-Ohio) - 6GP 2-3-5 12PIM

Cory Milan G (JR, Union) - 6GP (3-2-1) 2.57 .907

TJ Miller D (SR, Northern Michigan) - 4GP 0-0-0 2PIM

Trevor Nill F (SO, Michigan State) - 6GP 0-0-0 8PIM

Bryan Mountain G (FR, Northeastern) - Has Not Played

Kaare Odegard D (FR, Alaska-Fairbanks) - 5GP 0-1-1 2PIM

Travis Ouellette F (FR, Ferris State) - 5GP 2-0-2 2PIM

Cory Schneider F (SO, Ohio State)- 7GP 0-2-2 0PIM

Austin Smith F (SO, Colgate) - 7GP 4-3-7 8PIM

Evan Trupp F (JR, North Dakota) - 6GP 1-4-5 2PIM

Brent Vandenberg F (FR, Niagara) - 5GP 1-1-2 2PIM

Sean Bonar, Joey LaLeggia and Beau Bennett were in action today for the opening day of round robin play of the World Jr. ‘A’ Challenge in Summerside, PEI.

Sean Bonar tends the Canada West net

Bennett’s Team USA was defeated 5-4 in a shootout by Team Canada East after blowing a three goal lead after 40 minutes, while Bonar and LaLeggia and the rest of Team Canada West were dumped 2-1 by Russia in a game that saw just 3 goals on 53 shots.

Of note to Vees fans (and scouts too, I’m sure) was the fact that Bonar and Bennett were named the player of the game from each of their respective teams. Beau scored a goal and had an assist, while also scoring in the shootout to earn the nod as the top American. Bonar stopped 18 of 20 shots against a crafty Russian squad and was named the Canada West player of the game, while defender Joey LaLeggia was held off the score sheet.

Tune in ‘Boston Pizza Vees This Week’ Monday night at 6PM to hear my conversation with Sean following that 2-1 loss to Russia.