UND’s newest ‘Golden Boy’ returns to UND after heroic stint with Team USA

David L. Dodds

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-8-2013

Abstract

UND’s newest ‘Golden Boy’ returns to UND after heroic stint with Team USA

UND freshman forward Rocco Grimaldi is back on campus this week after representing his country in grand fashion at the 2013 World Junior Championship under-20 ice hockey tournament in Ufa, Russia.

Grimaldi, a Rossmore, Calif., native, saved his best act for the finale, scoring the game-tying and game-winning goals for Team USA for a 3-1 victory in the gold medal match against Sweden.

For his exploits, the diminutive and lightning-quick UND hockey star was named player of the game in the championship match.

Grimaldi became UND's 19th medalist at the World Junior Championship and the 12th to take the gold medal. USA has won three gold medals since 2004.

Grimaldi has 8 goals and 10 assists in 22 games played for UND over two seasons. He played only four games in 2011-2012 due to injuries, allowing him to retain his freshman status this year.

Grimaldi is expected to re-enter the UND lineup Jan. 11-12 against Colorado College at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

UND's World Junior Championship Medalists

1982 Troy Murray, Canada, GoldJames Patrick, Canada, Gold

1983 James Patrick, Canada, BronzeGord Sherven, Canada, Bronze

1985 Brad Berry, Canada, Gold

1990 Jason Herter, Canada, Gold

1991 Greg Johnson, Canada, Gold

1992 Marty Schriner, United States, Bronze

2004 Brady Murray, United States, GoldZach Parise*, United States, Gold Drew Stafford, United States, Gold

2006 Jonathan Toews, Canada, Gold

2007 Jonathan Toews, Canada, GoldTaylor Chorney, United States, BronzeBrian Lee, United States, Bronze

2010 Danny Kristo, United States, Gold

2011 Derek Forbort, United States, BronzeBrock Nelson, United States, Bronze

2012 Rocco Grimaldi, United States, Gold

* - Indicates tournament MVP

David Dodds

University Relations Writer/Editor

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