"Hutson kicked the 2026 version of the tournament off with two assists in the United States' group-opening 6-3 victory over Germany, Friday. The Capitals prospect is serving as an alternate captain on the team. The 19-year-old defender grabbed his first point in this year's tournament after ripping a wrist shot from the high slot that German netminder Lennart Neisse stopped."
"Hutson helped give the Americans a 6-3 lead late in the second period. After Neisse made an unbelievable save on Cole Eiserman, Hutson restarted the offense with a rush up ice, finding Eiserman with another pass. The Boston University connection wouldn't be denied on the second chance, with Eiserman burying a wicked wrister past Neisse's blocker and stick. The goal came with 1:53 remaining in the second frame and was the game's final goal of the night."
Cole Hutson recorded two assists and logged a game-high 24:20 as the United States defeated Germany 6-3 in the 2026 World Junior Championship group opener. The 19-year-old alternate captain helped set up Will Zellers' rebound goal and later assisted Cole Eiserman on a late second-period tally. Hutson finished plus-5 with three shots on goal while most USA defensemen had neutral or negative plus-minus ratings. Adam Kleber was the only defense partner above even at +4. With two assists, Hutson tied Team USA's World Junior career-assist record and sits one point shy of the all-time defense scoring lead.
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