“I’m extremely proud of this team,” said Jay Varady, head coach of the 2016 U.S. Junior Select Team. “We stayed the course after opening the tournament with a loss and came together as a group. It was a total team effort and this is a memory that none of us will ever forget.”
Jay Varady guided the Americans to the gold in 2014 at Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Tonight, beginning at 6 o’clock at R.J. Lalonde Arena, Varady’s group of 22 United States Hockey League skaters will face Canada East, with the winner taking home the top prize.
“It was a total team effort in all three facets of the game tonight,” said Jay Varady, head coach of the 2016 U.S. Junior Select Team. “I liked our energy from the moment the puck dropped. This team is peaking at the right time heading into tomorrow’s semifinal matchup.”
“I think we showed great resolve throughout the game,” said Jay Varady, head coach of the 2016 U.S. Junior Select Team. “This was an excellent competitive environment to play in to open our trip. From here on out we will continue to build on this experience and get better every day.”
Musketeers Coach Jay Varady appreciates Wilson’s diligent leadership. He saw it show in factors outside of his 2-goal, 1-assist performance in the 9-4 triumph.
The Sioux City Musketeers started over 40 years ago and have a strong tradition of success which is why Jay Varady, Head Coach of the Musketeers, said he wanted to come to Sioux City. Jay Varady is in his third year as the Muskies’ Head Coach,which began in the spring of 2013.
Varady cited assistant coach Mark Abalan, who is in charge of the Musketeers’ power play unit. Five players recorded power play assists in the first two games, including Jake Ryczek, who last season, scored 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) on the man advantage.
“We look for a player with a hockey IQ, a player who can think the game,” said Varady. “We look for players who can skate and play our pressure style.
On Tuesday, scouts from all 30 NHL teams will be in Dubuque to watch the top prospects from across the USHL.
Representing the Sioux City Musketeers are forward Bobo Carpenter, defenseman Ryan Zuhlsdorf, and Head Coach Jay Varady.
The United States Hockey League announced the coaches selected for the 2015 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 13 in Dubuque, Iowa. Mark Carlson of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and Jay Varady of the Sioux City Musketeers will lead the two teams during the showcase event.
