Anchorage's Wuthrich Flying The Team USA Flag
Submitted by adn_aces on November 6, 2009 - 5:45pm.
Add another Anchorage hockey player to the list of those gaining international experience -- forward Austin Wuthrich is playing for Team USA in the 2009 Under-17 Four Nations Cup in Slovakia.
Wuthrich, 16, also represented the U.S. in the Five Nations Cup in August.
Wuthrich racked an assist today in a 7-6 win over Slovakia. The Americans (2-0-0) on Thursday beat Russia, 5-2. They close the tournament Saturday with a game against Switzerland.
Aside from this international gig, Wuthrich plays for the Team Illinois Midget Major squd in the Tier I Elite League. In 16 games on that circuit, he owns 4-5--9 totals.