Team USA World Junior Roster 2021: A Comprehensive Analysis of America’s Hockey Prospects

Who are the top players on Team USA’s World Junior roster for 2021. How does this year’s team compare to previous American squads. What challenges does Team USA face in the 2021 World Junior Championship. Can Team USA bounce back from last year’s disappointing performance.

Team USA’s Roster Breakdown: Strengths and Potential

The 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship presents a unique opportunity for Team USA to redeem themselves after a disappointing sixth-place finish in the previous year. Despite facing challenges due to COVID-19 protocols, the American squad boasts a deep and talented roster that could propel them into gold medal contention.

Goaltending Trio: A Solid Foundation

Team USA’s goaltending situation appears robust, with three capable netminders on the roster:

• Spencer Knight (Boston College, Florida Panthers prospect)
• Logan Stein (Ferris State University)
• Dustin Wolf (Everett Silvertips, Calgary Flames prospect)

Spencer Knight, a highly-touted Florida Panthers prospect, is expected to shoulder the bulk of the goaltending duties. His exceptional performance at Boston College has earned him recognition as one of the top goaltending prospects in hockey. How will Knight’s collegiate experience translate to the international stage? His ability to remain calm under pressure and make crucial saves could be a defining factor in Team USA’s success.

Defensive Corps: A Blend of Skill and Physicality

The American blue line features a mix of puck-moving defensemen and shutdown specialists:

• Cam York (University of Michigan, Philadelphia Flyers prospect)
• Jake Sanderson (University of North Dakota, Ottawa Senators prospect)
• Brock Faber (University of Minnesota, Los Angeles Kings prospect)
• Henry Thrun (Dubuque Fighting Saints, Anaheim Ducks prospect)
• Drew Helleson (Boston College, Colorado Avalanche prospect)
• Ryan Johnson (University of Minnesota, Buffalo Sabres prospect)
• Tyler Kleven (University of North Dakota, Ottawa Senators prospect)
• Jackson LaCombe (University of Minnesota, Anaheim Ducks prospect)
• Hunter Skinner (London Knights, New York Rangers prospect)

Cam York and Jake Sanderson are expected to lead the defensive corps, providing both offensive spark and defensive stability. Their ability to transition the puck quickly and efficiently will be crucial in generating scoring opportunities for the forwards. Can this defensive group effectively shut down the high-powered offenses of Canada and Russia? Their performance in their own zone will be a key factor in Team USA’s medal aspirations.

Offensive Firepower: A Deep and Talented Forward Group

Team USA’s forward lines are stacked with skill, speed, and scoring potential:

• Cole Caufield (University of Wisconsin, Montreal Canadiens prospect)
• Matthew Boldy (Boston College, Minnesota Wild prospect)
• Trevor Zegras (Anaheim Ducks)
• Bobby Brink (University of Denver, Philadelphia Flyers prospect)
• Matthew Beniers (University of Michigan, 2021 NHL Draft eligible)
• Brendan Brisson (University of Michigan, Vegas Golden Knights prospect)
• John Farinacci (Muskegon Lumberjacks, Arizona Coyotes prospect)
• Sam Colangelo (Northeastern University, Anaheim Ducks prospect)
• Brett Berard (Providence College, New York Rangers prospect)

Cole Caufield, a dynamic scorer with a lethal shot, is expected to be a offensive catalyst for Team USA. His ability to find open space and finish plays could be the difference-maker in tight games. How will Caufield’s chemistry with linemates like Matthew Boldy and Trevor Zegras develop throughout the tournament? Their cohesion as a unit could determine the team’s offensive output.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Team USA’s Roster

The ongoing pandemic has forced Team USA to make several last-minute adjustments to their roster. Notable absences due to COVID-19 protocols include:

• Robert Mastrosimone (Boston University)
• Alex Vlasic (Boston University)
• Drew Commesso (Boston University)
• John Beecher (University of Michigan)
• Thomas Bordeleau (University of Michigan)

These absences, particularly those of Vlasic and Mastrosimone, present a challenge for Team USA. How will the coaching staff adapt their game plan to account for these losses? The ability to adjust strategies and player roles on the fly could be crucial in navigating the tournament successfully.

Coaching Strategy: Learning from Past Mistakes

After facing criticism for their coaching approach in the previous tournament, Team USA’s staff will be under scrutiny to make necessary adjustments. What changes can we expect to see in terms of player utilization and tactical decisions? The coaching staff’s ability to learn from past errors and implement effective game plans will be vital in maximizing the potential of this talented roster.

Key Areas of Focus

1. Improved player chemistry and cohesion
2. Effective power play and penalty kill strategies
3. Balanced ice time distribution to maintain player energy throughout the tournament
4. Adaptability in face of strong opponents like Canada and Russia

By addressing these aspects, Team USA can position themselves as strong contenders for a medal finish. How will the coaching staff balance the need for structure with allowing their skilled players the freedom to create offensively?

Team USA’s Path to Success: Key Factors and Challenges

For Team USA to achieve their gold medal aspirations, several factors will need to align:

1. Fast Start and Building Momentum

A strong performance in the opening games of the tournament can set the tone for Team USA’s campaign. How crucial is it for the Americans to secure early victories and build confidence? Establishing a winning mentality from the outset could propel the team through the challenges of the later rounds.

2. Special Teams Excellence

In high-stakes international tournaments, special teams often play a decisive role. Can Team USA’s power play, led by sharpshooters like Cole Caufield and Matthew Boldy, consistently capitalize on man-advantage situations? Equally important will be the penalty kill unit’s ability to neutralize the potent power plays of their opponents.

3. Goaltending Stability

While Spencer Knight is expected to be the primary netminder, the performance of all three goaltenders could be crucial. How will the coaching staff manage the goaltending rotation to ensure fresh legs and peak performance throughout the tournament? The ability to rely on solid goaltending in crucial moments can often be the difference between victory and defeat in short tournaments.

4. Defensive Discipline

Against high-powered offenses like Canada and Russia, Team USA’s defensive corps will need to maintain discipline and positional awareness. Can the American blue line effectively shut down opposing top lines while also contributing to the offensive game? The balance between defensive responsibility and offensive support will be a key factor in Team USA’s success.

Comparing the 2021 Squad to Previous Team USA Rosters

How does this year’s Team USA stack up against previous American squads that have found success in the World Junior Championship? While direct comparisons can be challenging due to the unique circumstances of this year’s tournament, there are several notable aspects to consider:

Offensive Depth

The 2021 roster boasts an impressive array of offensive talent, reminiscent of the 2017 gold medal-winning team that featured Clayton Keller, Colin White, and Jordan Greenway. Does this year’s forward group have the potential to match or exceed the offensive output of that successful squad?

Defensive Prowess

The blue line, led by Cam York and Jake Sanderson, appears to be one of the strongest defensive corps in recent memory for Team USA. How does this group compare to the 2013 gold medal-winning defense that included Seth Jones and Jacob Trouba? The ability of this year’s defensemen to contribute at both ends of the ice could be a defining factor in the team’s success.

Goaltending Strength

With Spencer Knight leading the goaltending trio, Team USA has a potential game-changer between the pipes. How does Knight compare to past American goaltending standouts like John Gibson (2013 gold) and Jack Campbell (2010 gold)? His performance could be the key to Team USA’s medal hopes.

The Road Ahead: Team USA’s Tournament Schedule and Key Matchups

As Team USA prepares for the 2021 World Junior Championship, several key matchups loom on the horizon:

Group Stage Challenges

• vs. Russia: A perennial powerhouse, Russia will provide an early test for Team USA’s medal aspirations.
• vs. Sweden: The skilled Swedes always pose a threat and will challenge the American defense.
• vs. Czech Republic: An opportunity for Team USA to showcase their offensive firepower.
• vs. Austria: A chance to fine-tune strategies and build confidence before the knockout stages.

How will Team USA navigate this diverse group of opponents? Their performance in these preliminary games will set the stage for their path through the elimination rounds.

Potential Knockout Stage Matchups

Assuming Team USA advances from the group stage, they could face formidable opponents in the quarterfinals and beyond:

• Canada: The hosts and tournament favorites would present a significant challenge at any stage.
• Finland: The defending champions have a knack for performing well in crucial games.
• Germany: An emerging hockey power with several NHL prospects could be a dark horse contender.

How will Team USA’s style of play match up against these potential opponents? The ability to adapt their game plan to counter different playing styles will be crucial in navigating the knockout stages successfully.

Beyond the Tournament: Long-term Impact on Player Development

While the immediate focus is on the 2021 World Junior Championship, the tournament also serves as a crucial developmental stage for many of these young players. How will their experiences in this high-pressure international competition shape their future careers?

NHL Draft Implications

For draft-eligible players like Matthew Beniers, a strong performance in the World Juniors could significantly boost their draft stock. How might their roles and production in this tournament influence NHL scouts’ evaluations?

Professional Readiness

For players already drafted by NHL teams, such as Cole Caufield and Spencer Knight, the World Juniors provide an opportunity to showcase their readiness for the professional level. Can standout performances in this tournament accelerate their path to the NHL?

Leadership Development

The pressure and intensity of the World Junior Championship can help forge leadership qualities in young players. Which members of Team USA might emerge as future leaders for their NHL clubs based on their experiences in this tournament?

As Team USA embarks on their quest for World Junior glory, the hockey world will be watching closely. Can this talented group of young Americans overcome the challenges posed by the unique circumstances of this year’s tournament and etch their names in USA Hockey history? The stage is set for an exciting and unpredictable competition, with Team USA poised to make a significant impact.

2021 World Junior Hockey Championship: Team USA preview and roster

Last year’s World Juniors was a rude awakening for the Americans in the Czech Republic as they struggled to overcome a lack of chemistry and head-scratching coaching. Their issues led to a disappointing exit in the quarterfinals against Finland, and a sixth-place overall finish behind Switzerland. While both Canada and Russia appear to be the early favorites, the Americans will be looking to rebound and thrust themselves directly into the gold medal discussion as well.

One of the challenges the US team faces is the same as many others in that they’re losing players to COVID-19 protocols surrounding the tournament. As it stands right now, three players from Boston University — Robert Mastrosimone, Alex Vlasic, and Drew Commesso —have all been withdrawn, with Vlasic and Mastrosimone being particularly big losses. They are also now without John Beecher, a returning player who tested positive for COVID, and also forced his roommate Thomas Bordeleau to withdraw due to exposure.

The last time the United States put together a disappointing World Juniors tournament, they responded with a medal showing. This year they’ll need their big stars to find their chemistry and start strong. They have an extremely deep roster, they just need to utilize it.

Team USA final roster

Strengths

It’s hard to look up and down the United States roster and not land on a high-end NHL prospect. That’s one thing that hasn’t changed over the years thanks to the growth of the US National Team Development Program. The forward group is highlighted by some truly incredible players from across the NCAA including Cole Caufield, Matthew Boldy, Alex Turcotte, and Trevor Zegras. Throwing in Arthur Kaliyev, Brendan Brisson, and the highly touted Matthew Beniers, it’s a scary group to match up with across the lineup.

In net, the Americans might boast two of the best goaltenders in the tournament outside of Russia’s Yaroslav Askarov in Spencer Knight and Dustin Wolf. Knight has been a standout at Boston College for the last two years while Wolf won the CHL Goaltender of the Year Award for the Everett Silvertips. Being able to turn to either high-end goalie is a huge deal in this tournament where one or two bad games can spoil so much for teams.

While the defence features some question marks, they do have a handful of standouts, including the highly mobile Brock Faber, and top draft pick Jake Sanderson. Jackson LaCombe is also a player to keep an eye on given his penchant for pushing the offensive game from the blue line.

Weaknesses

Having a mountain of talent on your roster is a fantastic problem to have but it creates a problem in itself. You have to find a role and ice for all of these players. It shouldn’t be too hard to roll out four dominant lines with this team. The problems arise when a line isn’t clicking, and you have to shuffle multiple people around. In the tournament last year, Scott Sandelin stubbornly refused to promote his best forward when the team was struggling, trying to fit a square peg into a round hole so to speak. For this year, the Americans need to run their best players together and avoid trying to shoehorn them into roles that don’t fit the players.

There are also some questions about the defensive group going into this tournament. While they’ve added mobility and offensive upside, they’ve also added some pieces that might not fit the nature of how World Juniors games are played. Players like Tyler Kleven and the returning Beecher don’t quite fit with many of the other high-end pieces on this roster. Last year, the US coaching staff insisted on playing Beecher down the middle with Caufield on their wing, something that clearly did not work. They’ll need to avoid similar mistakes this year.

Finally, for this team, there’s a certain mental aspect to overcome — forgetting last year’s struggles and focusing solely on the upcoming tournament.

X-Factor

For Team USA, the X-Factor in this tournament is whether or not they can get their offence to gel together and reach their potential as a team. The Americans are without Beecher and Bordeleau due to COVID concerns, and also Nick Robertson who was not released by the Toronto Maple Leafs for the tournament. They’ll need their returning players to replace that talent now. For players like Caufield, who struggled to get going in last year’s tournament, can they find their game and be the dominant players they’re capable of?

The coaching staff letting this highly skilled group play a finesse game is crucial. Trying to treat the tournament like an average hockey game is a recipe for failure. The team has the potential to be a huge offensive juggernaut, they just have to be allowed to do so.

Finally, if the defence struggles, can the duo of Wolf and Knight hold the fort to keep the Americans in games against the other elite teams?

The Habs Angle

For Montreal Canadiens fans, the focus of this tournament will be fully on Cole Caufield this year as Jayden Struble was left off the roster along with Sean Farrell. Struble has battled some injuries which cost him some playing time, so his absence makes sense, but remains disappointing all the same.

For Caufield, he had a quiet tournament in 2020 for a flawed Team USA, and this year he’ll be counted on to be a leader on a deep team. He should easily be a top-six staple on this team, and putting him opposite a player like Arthur Kaliyev could provide them both the space to utilize their goal-scoring talents.

It would also be a good time to remind Habs fans that in his first World Juniors, Ryan Poehling struggled a bit before exploding the following year and winning Best Forward, MVP, and being named to the All-Tournament Team. Caufield is primed to potentially pull off the same feat if the American team can find their stride quickly in Alberta.

Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane, and Seth Jones Named to Team USA 2022 Winter Olympic Roster

Tell me Stan Bowman is biased without telling me Stan Bowman is biased.

Ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, each team participating in the Men’s Hockey tournament was asked to select three preliminary players to their rosters ahead of named their expanded roster invite list later this month. On Thursday, Team USA announced their first three selections from Team USA GM Stan Bowman. The first three players named to Team USA’s 2022 Winter Olympic Men’s Hockey team are Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane, and Seth Jones.

THE FIRST THREE ??@88PKane@AM34@seth_jones3#TeamUSA | #WinterOlympics

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) October 7, 2021

The first two players are not surprising whatsoever. Kane and Matthews are arguably the top two U.S.-born players on the planet right now. There was no doubt they would be on the team. Seth Jones on the other hand, was a bubble-player for the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

But with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman serving in the same role with Team USA for the 2022 Winter Olympics, not only is his new No. 1 defenseman in Chicago on the team, he is one of the first three players given a roster spot.

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Even I had to laugh that Jones was named as one of the first three players to the team. With U.S.-born defensemen like Adam Fox, Charlie McAvoy, Zach Werenski, and Jaccob Slavin in the mix, it’s hilarious that Bowman just went ahead and chose Jones right out of the gate.

From Bowman and Team USA’s official press release:

“It’s no secret we’re excited about the prospects of our team for the 2022 Games,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. “Patrick, Auston and Seth reflect the high level of talent that will make up our final roster as we strive to bring gold back home to the U.S.”

All three of Jones, Matthews, and Kane have represented Team USA in the past at various levels, all with relative success. Jones was part of the 2013 World Junior Championships Gold Medal USA team, as well as the 2015 World Championships Bronze Medal team. Matthews has won two U18 World Junior Championships Gold Medals with Team USA in 2014 and 2015, and won Bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championships. Kane won the 2006 U18 World Junior Championships Gold Medal, the 2007 World Junior Championships Bronze Medal, the 2010 Olympics Silver Medal, and the 2018 World Championships Bronze Medal as Captain of that USA squad.

With this clearly biased move by Bowman, there’s a 100% chance Alex DeBrincat will also be headed to Beijing with Team USA. Here’s hoping now that, not only will Jones earn his contract extension’s worth with the Blackhawks, but now he’ll have to earn his early roster spot with Team USA. No pressure, right?

USA Men’s Junior National Team Roster Announced; FINA Junior World Championships Set To Begin August 28

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Irvine, CA – August 19 – The USA Men’s Junior National Team roster has been announced for the upcoming FINA Men’s Junior World Championship (U20) starting later this month in Prague, Czech Republic. Head Coach Jack Kocur will lead 13 of the top up and coming collegiate athletes from around the country into action starting on August 28. Team USA was drawn into Group B and will meet Serbia, Spain, Slovakia and host Czech Republic in group play. Click here for a complete tournament draw and schedule. A champion will be crowned on September 5. Team USA will look to improve upon a seventh place finish from the 2019 competition in Kuwait. Live streaming will be available through Total Water Polo, visit the tournament headquarter by clicking here.  

2021 USA Men’s Junior World Championship Roster (Position/School)

Adrian Weinberg – Goalkeeper/California 

Liam Ward – Goalkeeper/Long Beach State

Dash McFarland – Center/UC Santa Barbara

Travis Reynolds – Center/Pepperdine

George Avakian – Defender/California 

Nicholas Tierney – Defender/Pepperdine

Zach Frazier – Defender/Long Beach State

Carson Kranz – Defender/USC

Christian Hosea – Attacker(L)/Pepperdine

Evan Cain – Attacker(L)/Long Beach State

Brock Zamanian – Attacker(L)/UC Santa Barbara

Trevor Moore – Attacker/UC San Diego

Sam Untrecht – Attacker/California

 

Staff               

Jack Kocur – Head Coach        

Casey Moon – Assistant Coach        

Andrew Silva – Manager

2021 FINA Men’s Junior World Championship Schedule (subject to change – times to be announced)

August 28 – USA vs Slovakia 6:00am et/3:00am pt

August 29 – USA vs Czech Republic 3:00am et/12:00am pt

August 30 – USA vs Spain 10:30am et/7:30am pt

August 31 – USA vs Serbia 10:30am et/7:30am pt

September 1 – BYE

September 2 – Playoff

September 3 – Quarterfinals

September 4 – Semifinals

September 5 – Finals

        

Team USA Names Roster For 2021 World Junior Championships

Team USA has named their final 25-man roster for the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championships. The tournament begins on December 25th inside the bubble in Edmonton, Alberta. Team USA will open the tournament on Christmas Day against Russia. The Americans are coached by Nate Leaman.

Introducing the 2021 U.S. National Junior Team! ??#USAWJC | #WorldJuniors

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— USA Hockey (@usahockey) December 12, 2020

Team USA Names Roster For 2021 World Junior Championships

Heading into this tournament this group has some unfinished business. The Americans are loaded with Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks prospects. Team USA has an exciting offensive group upfront by Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield, Los Angeles Kings prospects Alex Turcotte and Arthur Kaliyev, Anaheim Ducks prospect Trevor Zegras.

Defensively the Americans are led by the fifth overall selection in the 2020 NHL Draft and Ottawa Senators prospect Jake Sanderson. Joining him will be Philadelphia Flyers prospect Cam York.

Team USA will have a couple of familiar faces in between the pipes once the tournament begins. Florida Panthers prospect Spencer Knight and Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf will be the duo the Americans go with heading into Edmonton. Team USA will bring a third goalie as well just in case there is an injury

Team USA will be without two notable players that were eligible to play in the tournament. New Jersey Devils prospect Jack Hughes and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nick Roberston. Both had the opportunity to play but decided to focus on the NHL. Apparently, it was a last-minute decision by Roberston to miss the tournament. He was a lock to make this team as he was going to meet the team in Edmonton. Instead, Roberston will look to make the opening night roster for the Maple Leafs.

Forwards

Cole Caufield – Montreal Canadiens
Arthur Kaliyev – Los Angeles Kings
Alex Turcotte – Los Angeles Kings
Trevor Zegras – Anaheim Ducks
Bobby Brink – Philadelphia Flyers
Matthew Beniers – 2021 NHL Draft Eligible Prospect
Brett Berard – New York Rangers
Matthew Boldy – Minnesota Wild
Brendan Brisson – Vegas Golden Knights
Sam Colangelo – Anaheim Ducks
John Farinacci – Arizona Coyotes
Patrick Moynihan – New Jersey Devils
Landon Slaggert – Chicago Blackhawks

Defencemen

Jake Sanderson – Ottawa Senators
Cam York – Philadelphia Flyers
Brock Faber – Los Angeles Kings
Drew Helleson – Colorado Avalanche
Ryan Johnson – Buffalo Sabres
Tyler Kleven – Ottawa Senators
Jackson Lacombe – Anaheim Ducks
Hunter Skinner – New York Rangers
Henry Thrun – Anaheim Ducks

Goalies

Spencer Knight – Florida Panthers
Dustin Wolf – Calgary Flames
Logan Stein – 2021 NHL Draft Eligible Prospect

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U.

S. Tabs Three Gophers for WJC Roster

Men’s Hockey | 12/12/2020 9:04:00 AM

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MINNEAPOLIS – Jackson LaCombe, Ryan Johnson and Brock Faber will represent the United States at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship after being named to the U.S. National Junior Team, USA Hockey announced on Saturday morning. 

Gopher Hockey has a proud history at the IIHF World Junior Championship with the University of Minnesota now set to be represented at 42 of the 45 events dating back to the inaugural tournament in 1977. 

The trio of ‘U’ defensemen are among 25 players named to the U.S. National Junior Team ahead of the 2021 World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Alberta (Dec. 25-Jan. 5). The three University of Minnesota products are tied for the most representatives of any school in the NCAA while the Gophers make up a third of the team’s nine-man defensive corps 

A native of Eden Prairie, Minn. , LaCombe has two assists and 12 blocked shots in six games for the Maroon & Gold, bringing his career total to 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 43 games. The defenseman was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in his first season with the University of Minnesota. He led all Big Ten freshmen defensemen with 61 blocks and finished second among the group in scoring for the season. The Anaheim Ducks selected LaCombe in the second round (39th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. 

A native of Irvine, Calif., Johnson has four assists and 10 blocked shots in six games so far this year for a career total of 12 assists in 43 games. The defenseman picked up eight assists in his first campaign with the Maroon & Gold, tying for third among Big Ten rookie defensemen while his 57 blocked shots were second only to LaCombe among conference rookies. The Buffalo Sabres selected Johnson in the first round (31st overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.  

A native of Maple Grove, Minn., Faber has one goal and seven blocked shots through six games of his freshman season with Minnesota. A product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, the defenseman was selected 45th overall (second round) by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. 

NHL Network is the exclusive home of the IIHF World Junior Championship and will televise every Team USA game, in addition to a full slate of preliminary round, quarterfinal, semifinal and medal round games.

 

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Blackhawks Prospect Landon Slaggert Named to Team USA Roster for World Junior Championships – NBC Chicago

Team USA has announced its roster for the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton, and Chicago Blackhawks prospect Landon Slaggert was one of 25 players chosen for the squad.

Slaggert, a third-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Draft, has one goal and two assists in six games so far this season for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He joined the Irish for his freshman season after a three-year stint with the US National Under-18 team, and he’ll be looking to help his Team USA squad go up against some of the most talented junior players in the world during the tournament.

Slaggert was one of 25 players chosen for the roster, with three goaltenders, nine defensemen and 13 forwards named to the squad.

Several players on the team have connections to the Chicago area, including three former members of the USHL’s Chicago Steel. Brendan Brisson and Sam Colangelo both making the roster. Defenseman Jackson LaCombe is also heading to the tournament as part of the 25-man roster.

Brisson, a first-round pick of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2020 Draft, is off to a strong start at the University of Michigan, with two goals and five assists in his first eight collegiate games. He is fresh off an excellent season with the Steel, with 24 goals and 35 assists in 45 games last season for the USHL club.

Colangelo was chosen in the second round of the 2020 Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. He had 28 goals and 30 assists for the Steel in 44 games last season, and will start his collegiate career at Northeastern University after the WJC takes place.

LaCombe appeared in three games for the Steel in the 2018-19 season before being drafted in the second round by the Ducks in 2019. He is in his second season at the University of Minnesota, with three goals and 12 assists in 43 career collegiate games.

Alex Turcotte, an Island Lake-native, is also going to participate in the tournament in Edmonton. He was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 Draft by the Los Angeles Kings, and had a strong season with the Wisconsin Badgers last year, with nine goals and 17 assists in 29 games.

Here is the full roster for Team USA:

Goaltenders – Spencer Knight, Logan Stein, Dustin Wolf

Defensemen – Brock Faber, Drew Helleson, Ryan Johnson, Tyler Kleven, Jackson LaCombe, Jake Sanderson, Hunter Skinner, Henry Thrun, Cam York

Forwards – Matthew Beniers, Brett Berard, Matthew Boldy, Bobby Brink, Brendan Brisson, Cole Caufield, Sam Colangelo, John Farinacci, Arthur Kaliyev, Patrick Moynihan, Landon Slaggert, Alex Turcotte, Trevor Zegras

The tournament will get underway on Dec. 25, with Team USA taking on Russia in their opening game. The American squad will then play Austria the next night, with both games starting at 8:30 p.m.

Three LA Kings prospects named to 2021 Team USA World Juniors roster

As teams prepare to head into Edmonton, Alberta for the 2021 World Juniors Championship, final roster cuts are being made. On Saturday, USA Hockey announced their final 25-man roster, with three prospects from the Los Angeles Kings making the cut.

Forwards Alex Turcotte and Arthur Kaliyev are among the eight returning members of the 2020 U.S. National Junior Team. Defender Brock Faber will be joining the team for his World Juniors debut.

Kaliyev was selected in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft out of the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs and is one of just three players on the selection roster without any NCAA experience. In last year’s tournament, he provided four goals and two assists in five games.

Turcotte is another 2019 Draftee (fifth overall) and tallied two assists in last year’s Wolrd Juniors. He was on loan to the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), but due to multiple delays to the start of their season, will not play any regular season games with the team. Last season, he played for the University of Wisconsin Badgers hockey program, signing with the Kings in March after their season ended.

Faber is a product of the US National Team Development Program and a second-round pick by the Kings in 2020.

The state of California is also well-represented in this USA Hockey team. Calgary Flames goaltending prospect Dustin Wolf is from Gilroy, defenders Ryan Johnson and Cam York are from Irvine and Anaheim respectively and forward Brendan Brisson hails from Manhattan Beach.

The tournament will begin with a preliminary round on Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2020) through Dec. 31. Team USA will play its first preliminary matchup on Dec. 25 against Russia. The quarterfinals will be on Jan. 2, 2021, followed by the semifinals on Jan. 4. The Bronze and Gold Medal games will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

The complete roster is listed below.

TEAM USA 2021

Forwards

Matthew Berniers (2021 NHL Draft)
Brett Berard (New York Rangers, 2020)
Matthew Boldy (Minnesota Wild, 2019)
Bobby Brink* (Philadelphia Flyers, 2019)
Brendan Brisson (Vegas Golden Knights, 2020)
Cole Caufield* (Montreal Canadiens, 2019)
Sam Colangelo (Anaheim Ducks, 2020)
John Farinacci (Arizona Coyotes, 2019)
Arthur Kaliyev* (Los Angeles Kings, 2019)
Patrick Moynihan (New Jersey Devils, 2019)
Landon Slaggert (Chicago Blackhawks, 2020)
Alex Turcotte* (Los Angeles Kings, 2019)
Trevor Zegras* (Anaheim Ducks, 2019)

Defenders

Brock Faber (Los Angeles Kings, 2020)
Drew Helleson (Colorado Avalanche, 2019)
Ryan Johnson (Buffalo Sabres, 2019)
Tyle Kleven (Ottawa Senators, 2020)
Jackson LaCombe (Anaheim Ducks, 2019)
Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators, 2020)
Hunter Skinner (New York Rangers, 2019)
Henry Thrun (Anaheim Ducks, 2019)
Cam York* (Philadelphia Flyers, 2019)

Goaltenders

Spencer Knight* (Florida Panthers, 2019)
Logan Stein (2021 NHL Draft)
Dustin Wolf* (Calgary Flames, 2019)

* — denotes returning player from 2020 WJC

90,000 The composition and coaching staff of the Russian junior national team at the World Cup were changed one day before departure

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The composition and coaching staff of the Russian junior national team at the World Cup were changed a day before departure

The composition and coaching staff of the Russian junior national team at the World Cup changed a day before departure – RIA Novosti Sport, 04/06/2016

The composition and coaching staff of the Russian junior national team at the World Cup were changed a day before departure

Head coach of the Russian junior ice hockey team (players before 18 years old) Vitaly Prokhorov told the R-Sport agency that the composition of the team going to the World Cup will be changed, the team will be lucky by a different coach.

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15:30 06. 04.2016 (updated: 22:37 04/06/2016)

Head coach of the Russian junior ice hockey team (players under 18) Vitaly Prokhorov told R-Sport agency that the composition of the team going to the World Cup will be changed, the team will be lucky by another trainer.

The leader of the Russian junior ice hockey team will miss the World Cup due to the decision of the USA :: Hockey :: RBC Sport

According to RBC, the US Migration Service has claims to his documents

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Ivan Miroshnichenko

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The US authorities denied the captain of the Russian junior ice hockey team, Ivan Miroshnichenko, to enter the country where the world ice hockey championship will be held. The portal “Championship” informs about it.

A source familiar with the situation explained to RBC that the US Migration Service had claims to the documents that the hockey player provided, and after several checks he was denied everywhere without explaining the reason.

During the Winter Youth Olympic Games, where the Russian hockey team won gold medals, Miroshnichenko was the team’s captain, and was also the second most efficient.

The Russian national ice hockey team announced the squad for the Eurovizov matches

This is not the first time an athlete has problems crossing the US border.Last year, he was unable to obtain a US visa to sign a contract with a club playing in one of the North American leagues. After that, Miroshnichenko signed a contract with the Omskie Yastreby team, which is the farm club of Avanagrada, which plays in the KHL.

The Junior Ice Hockey World Championship will be held from April 27 to May 7 in Texas. The Russian national team will leave for the USA on April 19.

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Konstantin Nuzhenov

90,000 All participants in the playoffs of the junior world ice hockey championship have become known – Sport

TASS, April 30. The national teams of Belarus, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland reached the quarterfinals of the World Junior Hockey Championship (players under 18).

Belarusians beat Latvians in the third match of the group stage with a score of 6: 2. As part of the winners, Danila Klimovich scored a double (21st and 39th minutes), Fedor Nikolaenya (3), Yegor Klavdiev (23), Ilya Morozov (50), Miroslav Mikhalev (58) also distinguished themselves. The losers were scored by Martins Lavins (24), Rainers Darzins (59).

The national teams of Belarus, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland and Latvia play in group A.The Latvians suffered three defeats and took the last, fifth place ahead of schedule. The four best teams in the group advance to the quarterfinals.

Earlier, the Russian national team beat the German team with a score of 6: 1. Both teams represent Group B along with Americans, Czechs and Finns. The Germans also lost three out of three matches and did not make the playoffs.

According to the rules of the tournament, in the quarterfinals, teams from different groups play with each other according to the following scheme:

• first team in group A – fourth team in group B;
• the first team of group B – the fourth team of group A;
• second team in group A – third team in group B;
• second team in group B – third team in group A.

The Junior World Championships are held in Frisco and Pleino, Texas, USA and will end on May 6th. Hockey players live in a bubble. Due to the cancellation of the world championships in the lower divisions at the end of the championship, no one will leave the elite. The current world champion is the Swedish national team, which beat the Russian team in the final of the 2019 tournament (4: 3, in overtime).

Junior Ice Hockey World Championship. Group A

Junior World Ice Hockey Championship. Group B

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The junior ice hockey world championship opened with a phenomenal match between the hosts of the tournament – the Americans – and the Russian national team.

The young Red Machine conceded six goals, but managed to turn the tide of the meeting and win in overtime. The double was designed by Ivan Miroshnichenko, whom the US Migration Service refused to admit to the tournament for unknown reasons.

The Russian national team started at the Junior World Championships with a resounding victory over the US team. The match between the principal rivals opened the tournament, and the intensity of the struggle on the ice corresponded to the status of the meeting: in the Russian national team, there were two removals for ten minutes for rudeness, and in total the rivals scored 13 goals.

And most importantly: the match ended with an amazing comeback of the young Red Machine, which by the beginning of the second period was losing to the Stars and Stripes with a crushing score of 1: 5.

In the first half of the meeting, the nerves of Albert Leshchev’s charges were naughty so that the defense missed mockingly easy goals, goalkeeper Kirill Gerasimyuk did not cope with the task at all, the players in red followed one after the other, and the Americans calmly realized the majority – all three attempts ended in goals.

The only goal of the Russian national team in the first 26 minutes of the meeting was scored by Danila Yurov, the most experienced player of this national team, who at the age of 17 plays for the main team of Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Continental Hockey League (KHL).

However, this single insight was not enough to cool the ardor of the owners of the site (the world championship is held entirely in Texas, which definitely plays into the hands of the American team).

With the score 1: 4, Albert Leshchev decided to replace the goalkeeper – Valery Brinkman (also a goalkeeper from the SKA system) came out instead of Gerasimyuk, but the situation did not change dramatically: literally two minutes later, this goal guard missed the puck, since the US team realized the next majority.

The score has reached 5: 1, and in most matches of “adult” hockey this could have been put to an end. However, at the World Championships, anything can happen to players under 18: and the Russian youths proved it, unexpectedly perk up and scored three goals from the 26th to the 33rd minute of the meeting.

Started this scoring extravaganza Matvey Michkov – the main hope of Russia, who for 43 matches in the Youth Hockey League broke the record of the current NHL star Nikita Kucherov for the number of goals per season for 16-year-old hockey players, which lasted 11 years.It’s no coincidence that Michkov is already called the number one pick in the NHL-2023.

In the match against the USA, the 16-year-old striker successfully caught a rebound near the opponent’s goal and brought the puck into an empty corner (5: 2).

Team captain Nikita Chibrikov, an 18-year-old forward of the SKA system, who has already managed to score for the main team of the St. Petersburg army team and is considered one of the favorites of the NHL-2021 draft, was the next to score. The player charged with a wrist throw from the right throw-in circle past many of his own and other players and made the score 5: 3.True, in the protocol this goal was for some reason attributed to Vsevolod Gaydamak, considering that the puck flew into the goal with a ricochet from him, but this does not cancel Chibrikov’s contribution.

Immediately after that Michkov scored a double (Russia converted the majority for the first time in the match), and the gap with the Americans was reduced to a minimum (4: 5).

True, then the US national team managed to slightly increase the gap from the “Red Car” (4: 6), but did not have time to recharge with confidence: Ivan Miroshnichenko at the last minute of the second period brought another puck into the gates of the “Stars and Stripes”, nailing his rivals psychologically (5 : 6).

The fact that the same Miroshnichenko was scored is doubly important, whom the US Migration Service, for some unknown reason, refused to admit to the World Cup, despite having a visa.

The player himself said in an interview to Championship that the document did not indicate any reasons for such a decision, and the refusal became known only three days before departure.

As a result, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation turned to the US Olympic Committee and the International Ice Hockey Federation, which helped to obtain an entry permit for Miroshnichenko, otherwise the Red Machine would have been left without one of its leaders.

“A few hours before departure, we received an official letter that, as an exception to the rules, Ivan can visit the United States once. He has a valid visa, but permission was given strictly for this trip.

Everything is controlled by the US Migration Service, that is, Ivan arrives, plays and then flies away, “said the head of the Russian national team headquarters, Roman Rotenberg, on Match TV.

It was Miroshnichenko who scored the last two goals of the Russian national team in regulation time. Five minutes before the final siren, he watched the puck on a penny after Fedor Svechkov’s pass and leveled the score (6: 6), putting the game into overtime.

Extra time did not last long: after a minute and a half Nikita Chibrikov single-handedly walked across the entire area and threw the puck between the legs of the Stars and Stripes goalkeeper. 7: 6 – an incredible victory for the Russian national team, which was almost impossible to believe.

Fantastic match, our seven goals scored, of which three (three !!!) takes. We are watching the review, catching the breath #Russia in my heart # U18Worlds #RUSUSA pic.twitter.com/Hq3cFPKce9

– Hockey of Russia (@russiahockey) April 27, 2021

After such a comeback, I would very much like the Russians to win the gold in the Junior World Championship for the first time since 2007.The Americans, on the other hand, will only get angry because of this defeat: the owners of the site are the most titled national team in the history of the YUCHM with ten gold medals.

“Tomorrow we will regroup,” promised the striker of the US national team with Russian roots, Sasha Pastukhov.

And the Stars and Stripes defender Sean Behrens noted that his team failed to dry up the game and suppress the opponent’s initiative.

“We started the match well, had a strong first period, but then missed the thread of the game.The match did not end the way we would like, but we will rebuild tomorrow and become better. In the third period, leading in one puck, we had to “dry up” the opponent. We did not succeed, Russia played great on the forecheck, in the third period it acted with an advantage and was able to equalize, “Championship” quotes Berens.

The head coach of the Russian national team, Albert Leshchev, explained after the meeting how his players managed to turn the tide of the meeting:

“The match turned out to be ambiguous: the first period was not ours, but then we made adjustments and eventually found our game.Goalkeeper replacement? Gerasimyuk was worried, and we had to change him – this was the key moment of the match.

The coach should always have a plan B, because you never know in advance how the game will go. Today we moved on to plan B, which worked. ”

After the meeting, the author of the decisive goal of the Russian national team, Nikita Chibrikov, was forced to comment not only on his winning goal, but also a ten-minute penalty he received in the first period for attacking an opponent in the head area.

“There was a normal suspension: if the judges saw wrong actions, it means that there was a suspension.I apologized to the team for the oversight with the removal: hockey is a game where everything can turn upside down. Today we believed to the last in our victory, and we achieved it.

In overtime, he acted according to the situation, saw free ice, shot and scored, “the captain of the national team summed up.

The scorer of the double Matvey Michkov noted the merit of the coaches in the fact that the team managed to turn the meeting over:

“After the score 1: 5, the coach saw what was happening on the court, changed the combinations of links in time, and our team cheered up. Everyone believed in victory, it’s good that everything worked out that way, and we won the match. ”

The Russian national team will play the next game in the tournament this night, on April 28, at 00.00 Moscow time, against Finland.

At the moment, the young “Red Car” with two points is the second in Group B, behind only the Czech Republic (3 points) and overtaking the USA (1), Finland (0) and Germany (0).

To reach the quarterfinals, you need to get into the top 4 of your group, that is, it will be enough not to take the last place.

Updated the tournament schedule, move on! #Russia in my heart pic.twitter.com/4YTOV6QPgO

– Hockey of Russia (@russiahockey) April 27, 2021

90,000 Hockey. World Junior Championship 2021. Schedule, what to expect, where to watch

The U18 Ice Hockey World Championship kicked off in the United States in Plisko and Flaino, Texas. The tournament will be held from April 27 to May 7 , the format of the tournament is traditional – the group stage and playoffs. Four teams from each of the 2 groups will advance to the quarterfinals. Due to the cancellation of the world championships in the lower divisions at the end of the tournament, no one will leave the elite. Hockey players at the tournament live in a bubble, in the same conditions in which the NHL playoffs were held last season.

The Russian national ice hockey team born in 2003-2004 is coached by a mentor from the St. Petersburg SKA system Albert Leschev .The main task of the Russian team and the coaching staff is to find a balance between defense and attack, towards which there is a strong list. The two main talents are Matvey Michkov and Ivan Miroshnichenko . Forwards in one line won the youth Olympics , and Michkov became the most productive player (56 points) under the age of 17 in the history of the MHL, breaking Nikita Kucherov’s record . Danila Yurov and Nikita Chibrikov have KHL experience and even goals, the latter even scored for the senior Russian national team.

The Canadians brought Connor Bedard to the tournament, which will compete in the NHL draft with Michkov for top spots, perhaps even for the top three. USA Leader – Jack Hughes – full namesake of the New Jersey forward. As part of Finland , Brad Lambert is allocated, on whose account there is a bronze medal of the MFM.

The Russian national team has not won the U18 World Cup for 14 years, last year the Russians lost in the final to the Swedes in overtime.In 2021, there are excellent chances for gold, in the first match Albert Leshchev’s wards were behind the USA 1: 5, the main time finished 6: 6, and the captain of the team Chibrikov scored the winning goal. The Russians will play the next match against the Finns.

The composition of the junior national team of Russia at the YChM-2021:

goalkeepers: Valery Brinkman, Kirill Gerasimyu k, Sergey Ivanov (all – SKA).

defenders: Alexander Figurin (Avangard), Arseniy Koromyslov (SKA), Vladimir Grudinin , Artem Duda , Nikolay Makarov (all – CSKA), Gleb Nik19 Ivanov , 905 Nov. , Vladislav Sapunov (all – Dynamo M).

forwards: Dmitry Buchelnikov, Ilya Ivantsov , Daniil Lazutin , Matvey Michkov, Nikita Chibrikov (all – SKA), Vsevolod Gaidamak , Ivan Miroshnichenko (both – “Avangard”), Dmitry Ivan20 Mekhovov (both – Ak Bars), Ilya Kvochko , Danila Yurov (both – Metallurg Mg), Matvey Petrov (Wings of the Soviets), Prokhor Poltapov (CSKA), Fedor Svechkov (“Lada”).

Groups:
Group A: Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, Latvia, Belarus.
Group B: Czech Republic, Russia, USA, Finland, Germany.

Schedule:

Finland – Russia, April 28, 00:00 Moscow time

Germany – Russia, April 30, 00:00 Moscow time

Russia – Czech Republic, May 2, 00:00 Moscow time

April 26 – May 2 – Group stage
May 3 – 4 – Quarterfinals
May 5 – Semi-finals
May 7 – Final, Bronze Match

Where to watch?

The 2021 Junior World Cup can be watched on the FHR website, Match TV and on the MATCH TV website.

90,000 Junior Ice Hockey World Championship 2021 – schedule and results

The 22nd 2021 Junior Ice Hockey World Championship will be held in the United States from April 26 to May 6. Last year, the world championship was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Four years later, YChM-2021 returns to the United States, the last three tournaments were held in Europe and Russia.

Group A : Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Belarus and Latvia.

Group B : Russia, USA, Finland, Czech Republic and Germany.

10 national teams will take part in the competition. All matches of Group A and Group B will be held in two cities of Texas without spectators in a bubble format due to the coronavirus. The arena in Frisco will host the main games of the tournament and will host Group B matches, two quarterfinals, both semifinals, a bronze medal match and a final. The city of Pleino will host matches of Group A, as well as two quarterfinals.

According to the rules of the competition, at the group stage the teams are divided into two groups, each will play four matches.The top eight teams advance to the playoffs, and the teams that take the last places in the groups will play a series of up to two wins against each other for the right to remain in the elite division.

In the year before last, the Swedish national team became the winner, beating Russia in the final. Team USA won bronze medals.

YChM 2021 Ice Hockey

Schedule: start time of meetings – Moscow.

April 27, 2021

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Two athletes from Bashkiria will represent Russia at the junior world championship in wrestling in Ufa – Volga region |

Ufa. 12th of August. INTERFAX-POVOLZHYE – The Russian national Greco-Roman wrestling team among juniors for participation in the world championship held in Ufa included two athletes from Bashkiria, the press service of the Ministry of Sports of the republic said.

“The national team includes two wrestlers defending the colors of the flag of the Republic of Bashkortostan – Adlan Amriev and Said-Khusein-Bakaev,” the message says.

Amriev will compete for awards in the weight category up to 87 kg, Bakaev – up to 63 kg.

In total, the final composition of the Russian Greco-Roman wrestling team included ten athletes: in addition to the Bashkir wrestlers, the winners of the European Championship Pavel Belkin (up to 55 kg), Amirkhan Tsechoev (up to 82 kg), Alexey Mileshin (up to 97 kg), winner of the European Championship Denislam Bamatov (up to 60 kg), as well as Muslim Imadayev (up to 67 kg), Evgeny Baidusov (up to 72 kg), Islam Aliyev (up to 77 kg), Armen Cholokyan (up to 130 kg).

The composition of the Russian national freestyle wrestling team among juniors has also been determined, according to the website of the Russian Wrestling Federation.

“The team includes all the current winners of the Russian championship,” the message says.

In the weight category up to 57 kg, Russia will be represented by Ramazan Bagavudinov, up to 61 kg – Fedor Baltuev, up to 65 kg – Shamil Mamedov, up to 70 kg – Stanislav Svinoboev, up to 74 kg – Idar Khatanov, up to 79 kg – Alik Badtiev, up to 86 kg – Islam Kartoev, up to 92 kg – Ivan Kirillov, up to 97 kg – Soslan Dzhagaev, up to 125 kg – Andrey Bestaev.

As reported, the world championship in wrestling among juniors is held in Ufa from 11 to 23 August.

Junior wrestlers compete in non-Olympic and Olympic disciplines of wrestling: on August 13 and 14, fights in non-Olympic grappling will take place, from August 16 to 22 – in Olympic types: Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.

1. 5 thousand athletes from 54 countries of the near and far abroad take part in the youth championship. In particular, wrestlers from the USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates will compete for the title of the strongest.

The tournament is a qualifying one: the winners and prize-winners of the championship will receive direct tickets to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

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