Teddy Blueger, the Penguins’ 23-year-old forward prospect, joined Team Latvia for the 2018 IIHF Worlds looking to not only get more international hockey experience under his belt (this was his second showing in the IIHF Worlds tournament, as he joined Latvia in 2017), but also stand out as much as possible and prove how much he’s developed since signing his AHL deal with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Blueger had a stellar 2017-18 season with the Baby Pens, recording 45 points (21 goals, 24 assists) in 70 games. This was good for third on the team in points, second in goals, and tied him for second in game-winning goals, for which he totaled five.