USA Hockey announced the 25 players that will look to defend their title at the World Juniors on Wednesday.
Boston Bruins prospect James Hagens and New York Islanders draft pick Cole Eiserman headline an American squad that is trying to claim three straight gold medals in the nation’s history.
The team has eight members of last year’s team that includes, Hagens, Eiserman, Cole Hutson, Adam Kleber, Max Plante, Teddy Stiga, and Brodie Ziemer.
Las Vegas Golden Knights prospect Trevor Connelly was also expected to make the roster but will not participate due to a lower-body injury sustained during the United States’ 8-0 pre-tournament victory over Germany on Sunday.
The United States is hosting the tournament in Minnesota beginning on Boxing Day against Germany.
USA World Juniors Roster:
| Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Kamil Bednarik | Forward | Boston University |
| Cole Eiserman | Forward | Boston University |
| James Hagens | Forward | Boston College |
| Will Horcoff | Forward | University of Michigan |
| Ryker Lee | Forward | Michigan State University |
| Cole McKinney | Forward | University of Michigan |
| Brendan McMorrow | Forward | University of Denver |
| LJ Mooney | Forward | University of Minnesota |
| Max Plante | Forward | University of Minnesota Duluth |
| AJ Spellacy | Forward | Windsor Spitfires |
| Teddy Stiga | Forward | Boston College |
| Shane Vansaghi | Forward | Michigan State University |
| Will Zellers | Forward | University of North Dakota |
| Brodie Ziemer | Forward | University of Minnesota |
| EJ Emery | Defenceman | University of North Dakota |
| Logan Hensler | Defenceman | University of Wisconsin |
| Cole Hutson | Defenceman | Boston University |
| Adam Kleber | Defenceman | University of Minnesota Duluth |
| Luke Osburn | Defenceman | University of Wisconsin |
| Chase Reid | Defenceman | Soo Greyhounds |
| Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen | Defenceman | University of Michigan |
| Asher Barnett | Defenceman | University of Michigan |
| Caleb Heil | Goaltender | Madison Capitols |
| Nick Kempf | Goaltender | University of Notre Dame |
| Brady Knowling | Goaltender | U.S. National Under-18 Team |
