From the UConn blog...UConn will be without its two Russian sophomores this weekend: Forward Vladislav Firstov and defenseman Yan Kuznetsov. The pair are away from the team at Russia’s World Juniors camp.
Boston College will also be shorthanded thanks to the tournament. Star goaltender Spencer Knight, top scorer Matt Boldy, and defenseman Drew Helleson are at the US’ World Juniors Camp while forward Alex Newhook (42 points as a freshman last year) is with the Canadian team. All four will miss both games against the Huskies.