The Grand Rapids Press’s Peter J. Wallner reports that Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon will take part in the World Junior Summer Showcase later this month in Plymouth:
Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon will be a guest coach for Team USA during the 2019 World Junior Summer Showcase later this month in Plymouth.
Simon, entering his second season as coach of the Griffins, will join former NHL forward and college coach Derek Plante at the July 26-Aug. 3 event that features the best Under-20 players from the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden. All are competing for spots to represent their country in the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship.
