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United States men's national junior ice hockey team

Summary

The United States men's national junior ice hockey team represents the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship.

United States
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Team USA
AssociationUSA Hockey
General managerJohn Vanbiesbrouck
Head coachDavid Carle
AssistantsBrett Larson
Steve Miller
CaptainRutger McGroarty
Top scorerJeremy Roenick (13)
Most pointsJordan Schroeder & Trevor Zegras (27)
Team colors     
IIHF codeUSA
First international
 Canada 5–4 United States 
(Leningrad, Soviet Union; December 27, 1973)
Biggest win
 United States 19–1 Norway 
(Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; January 1, 1991)
Biggest defeat
 Sweden 11–1 United States 
(Leningrad, Soviet Union; December 29, 1973)
 Soviet Union 15–5 United States 
(Banská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia; December 30, 1976)
 Czechoslovakia 11–1 United States 
(Moscow, Soviet Union; December 31, 1987)
IIHF World Junior Championship
Appearances46 (first in 1977)
Best result Gold: (2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024)
Medal record
World Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place 2004 Finland Team
Gold medal – first place 2010 Canada Team
Gold medal – first place 2013 Russia Team
Gold medal – first place 2017 Canada Team
Gold medal – first place 2021 Canada Team
Gold medal – first place 2024 Sweden Team
Silver medal – second place 1997 Switzerland Team
Silver medal – second place 2019 Canada Team
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Canada Team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Germany Team
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Sweden Team
Bronze medal – third place 2011 United States Team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Finland Team
Bronze medal – third place 2018 United States Team
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Canada Team

The team has won six World Junior Championships (2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024). Many NHL prospects, including John Carlson, Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, Adam Fox, and Matthew Tkachuk, played on this team.

World Junior Championship record edit

Record book data:[1]

Note: 1974, 1975 and 1976 tournaments are considered unofficial. They are not included in the IIHF records.

Team edit

Roster for the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[2]

Head coach: David Carle

Pos. No. Name Height Weight Birthdate Hometown 2023–24 Team NHL rights, if any
G 1 Trey Augustine 6 ft 1 in 179 lb February 23, 2005   South Lyon, Michigan   Michigan State University (Big Ten) Detroit Red Wings
F 2 Rutger McGroarty – C 6 ft 1 in 200 lb March 30, 2004   Lincoln, Nebraska   University of Michigan (Big Ten) Winnipeg Jets
F 4 Gavin Brindley – A 5 ft 9 in 170 lb October 5, 2004   Estero, Florida   University of Michigan (Big Ten) Columbus Blue Jackets
D 5 Drew Fortescue 6 ft 2 in 170 lb April 28, 2005   Pearl River, New York   Boston College (HEA) New York Rangers
F 6 Will Smith 6 ft 0 in 181 lb March 17, 2005   Lexington, Massachusetts   Boston College (HEA) San Jose Sharks
D 8 Sam Rinzel 6 ft 4 in 176 lb June 25, 2004   Chanhassen, Minnesota   University of Minnesota (Big Ten) Chicago Blackhawks
F 9 Ryan Leonard 6 ft 0 in 192 lb January 21, 2005   Amherst, Massachusetts   Boston College (HEA) Washington Capitals
F 10 Carey Terrance 6 ft 1 in 179 lb May 10, 2005   Akwesasne, New York   Erie Otters (OHL) Anaheim Ducks
F 11 Oliver Moore 5 ft 11 in 194 lb January 22, 2005   Mounds View, Minnesota   University of Minnesota (Big Ten) Chicago Blackhawks
F 14 Aram Minnetian 5 ft 11 in 194 lb March 19, 2005   Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey   Boston College (HEA) Dallas Stars
F 16 Quinn Finley 6 ft 0 in 179 lb August 8, 2004   Suamico, Wisconsin   University of Wisconsin (Big Ten) New York Islanders
F 17 Danny Nelson 6 ft 2 in 212 lb August 3, 2005   Maple Grove, Minnesota   University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) New York Islanders
F 19 Cutter Gauthier – A 6 ft 3 in 190 lb January 19, 2004   Scottsdale, Arizona   Boston College (HEA) Anaheim Ducks
D 20 Lane Hutson – A 5 ft 10 in 162 lb February 14, 2004   North Barrington, Illinois   Boston University (HEA) Montreal Canadiens
F 22 Isaac Howard 5 ft 11 in 190 lb March 30, 2004   Hudson, Wisconsin   Michigan State University (Big Ten) Tampa Bay Lightning
D 23 Eric Pohlkamp 5 ft 11 in 205 lb March 23, 2004   Brainerd, Minnesota   Bemidji State University (NCHC) Philadelphia Flyers
D 25 Seamus Casey 5 ft 10 in 178 lb January 8, 2004   Fort Myers, Florida   University of Michigan (Big Ten) New Jersey Devils
F 27 Gavin Hayes 6 ft 2 in 178 lb May 14, 2004   Westland, Michigan   Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) Chicago Blackhawks
D 28 Zeev Buium 6 ft 2 in 180 lb December 7, 2005   San Diego, California   University of Denver (NCHC) 2024 NHL Draft
G 30 Sam Hillebrandt 6 ft 1 in 166 lb February 21, 2005   Riverview, Florida   Barrie Colts (OHL) Undrafted
G 31 Jacob Fowler 6 ft 2 in 214 lb November 24, 2004   Melbourne, Florida   Boston College (HEA) Montreal Canadiens
F 34 Gabe Perreault 5 ft 11 in 165 lb May 7, 2005   Hinsdale, Illinois   Boston College (HEA) New York Rangers
D 71 Ryan Chesley – A 6 ft 0 in 201 lb February 27, 2004   Mahtomedi, Minnesota   University of Minnesota (Big Ten) Washington Capitals
F 81 Jimmy Snuggerud 6 ft 2 in 187 lb June 1, 2004   Chaska, Minnesota   University of Minnesota (Big Ten) St. Louis Blues
F 91 Frank Nazar 5 ft 10 in 175 lb January 14, 2004   Mount Clemens, Michigan   University of Michigan (Big Ten) Chicago Blackhawks

References edit

  1. ^ "World Juniors". Team USA Hockey.
  2. ^ "2024 WJC | Roster". Team USA Hockey.

External links edit

  • Team USA U20 all-time scoring leaders - QuantHockey

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