The CHL squad looked good overall, outshooting and outchancing the NTDP throughout the night.
Ethan Belchetz, Caleb Malhotra and Mathis Preston stood out as the biggest drivers of play throughout the night for the CHL. Belchetz was a physical beast who got involved in every facet of the game. Malhotra was all over the ice, playing a significant role at both ends of the ice. Preston showed off his high-paced attacking game at various points throughout the night, winding up with two points, including a goal that pulled the CHL within one in the third period.
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