Compher, Motte help U.S. to exhibition win over Germany

KINGSTON, Ontario — Michigan teammates JT Compher and Tyler Motte scored first-period goals as the United States beat Germany 5-2 on Sunday in an exhibition game before the World Junior Championship.

Boston College’s Thatcher Demko stopped all 14 shots he faced in the game’s first half, while Eagles recruits Jeremy Bracco and Miles Wood added second-period goals for the Americans.

Miami’s Anthony Louis scored in the third period.

A pair of Minnesota State recruits got on the score sheet for Germany. Parker Tuomie had two assists and Marc Michaelis had one assist.

The U.S. wraps up pre-tournament play on Tuesday against Sweden in Kingston.