Hughes was named to the U.S. roster in June but bowed out due to an oblique injury. He can't play unless another defenseman is unavailable.

With McAvoy’s absence, Team USA put Quinn Hughes on standby Tuesday, however, the club just got the terrible news that the Vancouver Canucks’ blue liner has not been medically cleared and will not be able to travel to Boston to step in as replacement for the Americans.

Micah Peavy scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in Georgetown's big first half during a 93-72 victory against visiting Providence on Wednesday night at Washington.