A middle-of-the-night note from a sleep-deprived blogger: Sportsnet’s Courtney Jacobson picked the website’s “3 Stars” from Saturday’s World Junior Championship action, and Red Wings prospect Carter Mazur earned 3rd star honors:
3rd Star: Carter Mazur, USA: It appears that a day of rest following their 7-1 victory over Switzerland did nothing to squander the momentum of the United States. They came out of the gate swinging and continued relentlessly, completing a staggering 7-0 win over Austria.
Team USA’s leading goal scorer Carter Mazur collected two more in the second period, scoring goals five and six to secure the blowout victory.
With his family in attendance, the Red Wings prospect scored his third goal of the tournament point-blank after a forced turnover in the offensive zone by Thomas Bordeleau.
His second goal of the afternoon came less than a minute later on the power-play, where Mazur ripped it from the bumper position off another feed from Bordeleau.
Following this two-goal performance, Mazur retains his spot as number two in tournament scoring, second only to Canada’s Mason McTavish. He’s tied with linemate Bordeleau for points leaders on Team USA, each tallying six.
Continued; Mazur’s development into a potential top-six forward has been a pleasant surprise. Here’s hoping his ascent continues.
