Two games into the United States’ schedule at the 2021 World Junior Championship, Ranger prospect Brett Berard took a sliver of opportunity and has forced himself into the picture in a positive way.
Berard slotted in on the USA’s fourth line in a sloppy 5-3 loss to Russia. The 9:52 of icetime he received offered little opportunity but he nonetheless made the most of it. The fifth-round pick was noticeable every shift, bringing energy on the forecheck and making decisions on the puck with confidence. Berard registered two shots on goal and set up Flyers’ prospect Bobby Brink with what should have been an easy goal.