Bob Motzko provides update on US top D Cole Hutson

ST. PAUL — Cole Hutson was back with Team USA and is listed as day-to-day. During the second period in a 2-1 win over Switzerland at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships, Hutson was hit in the back of the neck with a shot. He was stretchered off the ice and sent to the hospital. U.S. coach Bob Motzko told the media on Sunday afternoon that Hutson rejoined the team about 30 minutes after the game ended. Hutson was at the Team USA practice but did not skate Sunday afternoon at TRIA Rink in St. Paul. “He’s back with us. He had a smile on his face this morning when...