Shock Twist: Jones Withdraws from Olympics, LaCombe Steps Into Team USA Spotlight
Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said LaCombe was deserving of being selected as Jones’ replacement.
“I think everybody’s happy for him,” Quenneville said. “I know that when they were talking about him, I know he got off to a great start to the season, and he’s been really good in this last little stretch here as well. Everybody roots for him. He’s a very likable kid, and he’s one of the guys as well, but it’s a big opportunity.
“He had a little bit of an opportunity last year at the World Championships and did a nice job. I don’t know who he’s going to be playing with, or how his situation is going to be there as far as how much he’s going to get in there, but hey, it’s a tremendous honor.”
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