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Welcome to USA Hockey Arena from Jim Smith...... 3 USA Hockey Executives...... 4 New NTDP Coaches 2020...... 8 Hockey Operations Under-18...... 14 Dates and times are subject to change 2020-21 Under-18 Team ...... 15 NTDP Team Staff ...... 20 Hockey Operations Under-17...... 22

@USAHOCKEYNTDP 2020-21 Under-17 Team...... 23 NHL ...... 28 Summer Drive-In...... 33 International Competition...... 37 2016 1st Round, 7th Overall NTDP in the NHL...... 38 Arizona 2018 1st Round, 4th Overall Path to the USHL...... 42 Senators College Hockey Prospects...... 46 NTDP in the NCAA...... 47 USA Hockey Alphabet: A – Z...... 48 Joel Farabee 2018 1st Round, 14th Overall Flyers All-Time Record Book – Career...... 51 U.S. Women’s National Team The Road to Gold...... 52 All-Time Record Book – Single ...... 55

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We’re honored to have you as our guest and we know you’ll enjoy the opportunity to watch the great young players that compete here throughout the season.

As you probably know, this facility is home to our National Team Development Program, a world-renowned elite- level training program for the best 16- and 17-year-old men’s players in our country. You have the unique opportunity to watch them before they become leading players on college campuses and eventually in the NHL or other professional leagues.

Graduates of the NTDP include current NHL stars like , Clayton Keller, , and , to name just a few.

The teams the NTDP competes against are from the Hockey League (USHL), the top junior league in our country. We also have the great opportunity to welcome college hockey teams from both the Division I and Division III levels.

We’re particularly excited this season to have the chance to host the best players in the world in April for the 2021 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship!

We appreciate you being a part of something special here at USA Hockey Arena. Enjoy the season and go Team USA!

Yours in hockey,

Jim Smith

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JIM SMITH SCOTT MONAGHAN PRESIDENT SENIOR DIRECTOR, NTDP OPERATIONS Jim Smith was named the fifth president of USA Hockey on June 6, 2015. He has a long history in the sport, including Scott Monaghan, an original member nearly 45 years as a player, coach, referee and administrator. of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, currently serves His first involvement with USA Hockey came in 1985 as a as its senior director of operations and member of the Player Development Committee, where is responsible for all aspects of the he has served for 30 years, including his last nine as chair NTDP. (2006-2015). He has served on the staff of 20 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Smith was elected to the USA Hockey Board of Directors in 1987 and that year became Teams, including the gold medal-winning squads at the 2002, 2005, the organization’s first-ever high school section director. He then became the youngest 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017 International Ice member of USA Hockey’s executive committee in 1995 when he was elected secretary Hockey Federation Men’s Under-18 World Championships. of the organization. His ascension continued in 2003, when he became treasurer of USA Hockey, a position he held for 12 years before being named president. Monaghan also has been on the staff of six U.S. National Junior Teams, last serving as team leader for the gold medal-winning A native of Park Ridge, , Smith played defense and forward at the University of squad at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Regina and Illinois at from 1973-76. Over the past five decades, he has coached at many Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was honored at the USA Hockey levels, from learn-to-skate through high school. He is also widely engaged in disabled Annual Congress in 2009 with the President’s Award, recognizing hockey and today serves as coach for the Hornets youth sled hockey team in Chicago his outstanding contributions to the organization. and also the Warriors sled hockey team for injured veterans. Monaghan works closely with the NTDP coaching staff to Smith, who resides in Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been a registered official with USA develop the challenging schedule the teams play, including the Hockey since 1983 and has worked some 2,500 games, from youth hockey to the growth of an NCAA Division I/III schedule for the U18s and the collegiate level. program’s transition to a full-time member of the United States Hockey League.

PAT KELLEHER Prior to joining the NTDP, Monaghan spent eight years with the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lake Superior State University Athletic Department. He served as Pat Kelleher took over as executive director of USA Hockey the Lakers’ sports information director for four seasons (1989-93), and The USA Hockey Foundation on June 10, 2017. before being appointed assistant athletic director in 1993. While with the Lakers, Monaghan coordinated fundraising and Kelleher previously served as assistant executive director of construction for the $5.9 million Gem of the North, as well as development at USA Hockey since 2008 and prior to that was marketing and ticket sales. recruited to launch what is today known as the U.S. Ice Rink Association. GAVIN REGAN VICE PRESIDENT, The Belmont, Massachusetts, native helped start a new department at USA Hockey in 2008 focused on increasing participation across the country, particularly at the entry INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL level. As assistant executive director for membership development, he established and CHAIR led implementation of several new initiatives, including national Try Hockey for Free Days; Gavin Regan, a native of Potsdam, New Welcome Back Week; and the 2 and 2 Challenge. Those programs not only resulted in York, has played a significant role at increased retention, but also advanced the of players at the 8U level by some both the district and national levels of 20% in the nine seasons under his leadership, inclusive of a then record 116,694 8U USA Hockey as a valuable member of players in 2016-17. the organization’s volunteer leadership for parts of the last three decades. In In 2011, Kelleher was given additional responsibilities overseeing The USA Hockey June 2013, he was elected a vice president of USA Hockey and Foundation and has championed efforts that have resulted in donations to the chair of the organization’s international council. Regan, who has Foundation’s Circle of Champions increasing five-fold over the last five years. been a member of USA Hockey’s Board of Directors since 1995, Prior to coming to USA Hockey, Kelleher helped launch Serving the American Rinks (STAR) was tabbed in 2004 to serve on the executive committee of USA in April 2000 and served as its chief operating officer through June 2008. Hockey as a director representative.

Kelleher has been involved in hockey during his entire professional career and is a USA He has been involved with USA Hockey’s New York state affiliate as Hockey Level 5 certified coach and has been a youth hockey coach for most of the last a district director since 1991; has been on the player development 25 seasons. committee for the state for more than 20 years; and has served as team leader for several boys’ New York Select Teams at USA Hockey National Festivals.

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Dan Muse (Canton, Mass.) and Adam Nightingale (Chey- ABOUT NIGHTINGALE boygan, Mich.) have been named the 14th and 15th head Nightingale joins the NTDP after serving as an assistant coaches in USA Hockey National Team Development coach for the Red Wings last season, where he was Program history, it was announced today by USA Hockey. responsible for player development, pre-scouting opponents and running the kill. During his first Muse brings 15 years of coaching experience to the NTDP two years in , he worked as a video coach and and was an assistant coach for the for held the same role for the the past three seasons. Nightingale has spent the last three during the 2016-17 season. years with the , serving most recently as an assistant coach for the 2019-20 campaign. “I am extremely thankful to Scott Monaghan, the NTDP staff and USA “We are very excited to bring in two coaches of this caliber,” Hockey for this unique opportunity,” said Scott Monaghan, senior director of operations for the said Nightingale. “I’ve been fortu- NTDP. “Both Dan and Adam have great experience and nate to have been coached and success as head coaches working with the developmental mentored by some great people and look forward to getting a chance to

age levels and have progressed to working at the highest do the same with our nation’s top players.” level on NHL benches. We are fortunate to have these two t Dan Muse and Adam Nightingale Before joining the Sabres staff, Nightingale served as head coach for Shattuck leading the development of our young men at the NTDP.” St. Mary’s 14U team in for two seasons (2014-16), leading the team to a national championship in 2016. During that time, he coached ABOUT MUSE NTDP alumni Drew Helleson, Oliver Wahlstrom and Cam York. With Nashville, Muse’s duties focused on leading the penalty kill and working with their group of forwards. Nightingale’s experience also includes four seasons (2010-14) as director He was a part of two Central Division champion teams, of hockey operations for his alma mater, State University, and including the Presidents’ Trophy winning squad during the two years (2008-10) as head coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Midget 2017-18 season. AA squad.

“I am humbled to have the opportunity to coach at the A native of Cheboygan, Michigan, Nightingale has served on the staff of four National Team Development Program,” said Muse. “The U.S. national teams. His first experience was as video coach for the U.S. National opportunity to combine development, at the individual and Junior Team in 2015 and he held the same role for the U.S. Men’s National Team at team levels, along with representing this country is a huge the past three IIHF Men’s World Championships, including the 2018 squad that captured honor. I am very grateful to everyone at USA Hockey that the bronze medal in Copenhagen and Herning, Denmark. was involved in this process. I am extremely excited to begin Nightingale’s playing career spanned two seasons each at Lake Superior State University working together with these players and with this staff. (2000-02) and Michigan State University (2003-05), where he totaled 37 points (18g-19a) in a combined 118 games and served as alternate for two seasons. He went on Prior to joining the Predators in 2017, Muse served as head to play parts of four seasons in the ECHL with the Gwinnett Gladiators, Greenville Grrrowl coach of the USHL’s for two seasons, where and . Nightingale resides in Canton, Michigan, with his wife, Kristin, he led the team to a Clark Cup championship in 2017. and three children, Trevor, Emmerson and Keeton. Previously, he was part of NCAA Division I coaching staffs at Yale University (2009-2015), where he helped the Bulldogs to Muse and Nightingale will begin their duties immediately and fill the vacancies left by former the 2013 NCCA title, and Sacred Heart University (2008-09). NTDP head coaches and John Wroblewski, who both recently accepted He was also was an assistant coach at Williams College head coaching positions in the AHL. (2007-08) after beginning his coaching career as an assistant Muse will coach the U.S. National Under-18 Team in 2020-21 and be joined on the at Milton Academy in 2005. On the international stage, NOTES: coaching staff by Dan Hinote (Elk River, Minn.) and Mike Leone (Dearborn, Mich.), while Muse served as the video coordinator for the gold medal- Nightingale will lead the U.S. National Under-17 Team and be assisted by Nick Fohr (Grand winning U.S. National Junior Team at the 2013 IIHF World Forks, N.D.) and Brent Darnell (Canton, Mich.) Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia, and held the same position for the 2014 tournament in Malmo, Sweden. ABOUT THE NTDP: USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program is entering its 24th season of competition and is based at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The Muse is a graduate of Stonehill (Mass.) College where he of the full-time development program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of played four seasons of collegiate hockey, including serving 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its as alternate captain in 2005. efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice.

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MercyElite Sports Performance partners with individuals and teams to maximize performance, optimize health and prevent injuries. We are sports-specialized physical therapists, licensed athletic trainers and certified strength and conditioning specialists. Services mercyelite.org MercyElite Training Facility •Sports Screening 13245 Newburgh•Sports Rd., Medicine Livonia, MI 48154 • 734-655-8240 •Sports Physical Therapy •Sports Nutrition •Sports Performance •Sports Mindset Training Hometown: Jericho, NY •Sports Clinics Position: Defenseman Height: 5’11” Weight: 181 lbs NHL Team: Drafted: 2016, 3rd RD (#66 OVR) by CAL 734-655-8240 USA HOCKEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • IIHF Men’s World Championship Appearances: 1 (2019) mercyelite.org • IIHF Men’s World Junior Championship Appearances: 2 (2017, 2018) • IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship Appearances: 1 (2016) • NTDP Stats: 13 goals and 73 assists in 118 GP (2014-16)

MercyElite Training Facility facebook.com/mercyelite 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 12 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 13245 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154 HOCKEY OPERATIONS 2020-21 UNDER-18 TEAM 2020-21 UNDER-18 TEAM NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DAN MUSE - HEAD COACH DAVID LASSONDE – Dan Muse was named an NTDP head NATIONAL GOALTENDING COACH coach on August 27 and will lead the U18 David Lassonde, with more than Team for the 2020-21 season, his first year 30 years of experience, was been SEAN BEHRENS JACK HUGHES at the NTDP. named national goaltending coach DEFENSEMAN FORWARD for USA Hockey prior to the start of the Height: 5’9” Height: 6’0” Muse brings 15 years of coaching experi- #2 Weight: 165 #4 2020-21 season. Lassonde will support Weight: 175 ence to the NTDP and was an assistant DOB: 3/31/03 DOB: 11/2/03 coach for the Nashville Predators for the USA Hockey’s international teams as Hometown: Barrington, Illinois Hometown: Westwood, Massachusetts past three seasons. With Nashville, Muse’s well its National Team Development College Commit: University of Denver (NCHC) College Commit: (H-East) duties focused on leading the penalty kill Program and also be involved in the Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team and working with their group of forwards. organization’s overall goaltending He was a part of two Central Division champion teams, including development efforts. the Presidents’ Trophy winning squad during the 2017-18 season. Prior to joining the Predators in 2017, Muse served as head coach of Over his 32-year NCAA Division I men’s hockey coaching career TY MURCHISON LUKE HUGHES the USHL’s Chicago Steel for two seasons, where he led the team to that has included stops at the Dartmouth College, University a Clark Cup championship in 2017. DEFENSEMAN DEFENSEMAN of Denver, University of New Hampshire, Miami University, and Height: 6’2” Height: 6’2” #6 University of Wisconsin, Lassonde’s resume includes 20 trips to Weight: 189 #5 Weight: 176 Previously, he was part of NCAA Division I coaching staffs at Yale the NCAA Tournament with five appearances in the Frozen DOB: 2/2/03 DOB: 9/9/03 University (2009-2015), where he helped the Bulldogs to the 2013 Four, three conference tournament titles and six regular-season Hometown: Corona, California Hometown: Canton, Michigan NCAA title, and Sacred Heart University (2008-09). He was also was College Commit: Uncommitted College Commit: University of Michigan (Big Ten) championships. Lassonde played collegiately for two seasons an assistant coach at Williams College (2007-08) after beginning his Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team coaching career as an assistant at Milton Academy in 2005. (1981-83) as a for . He has coached numerous All-American over that time, Muse is married to his wife, Maureen, and they have four kids: including the likes of , Mike Ayers, Sam Brittain and daughters Fiona, Niamh and Honora, along with their son, Kieran. Kevin Regan. JACK DEVINE JUSTIN JANICKE MIKE LEONE - ASSISTANT COACH On the international stage, Lassonde has served as an assistant FORWARD FORWARD Height: 6’0” Mike Leone will join the NTDP U18 team coach for USA Hockey seven times, including helping the U.S. Height: 5’11” #8 Weight: 173 #7 Weight: 180 for the 2020-21 season, his second as a win the gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship DOB: 10/1/03 DOB: 6/30/03 member of the coaching staff. and a silver medal at the 2019 event. In addition, Lassonde also Hometown: Glencoe, Illinois Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota helped lead the U.S. Under-17 Men’s Select Team to the cham- College Commit: University of Denver (NCHC) College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) Leone brings previous experience coach- pionship of the 2015 Five Nations Cup, and the U.S. Under-18 Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team ing at both the collegiate and professional Men’s Select Team to a second-place finish at the 2016 Ivan levels as he was an assistant at Bowling Hlinka . Lassonde also worked with Team USA Green State University (2018-19) as well at the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships, winning a gold as with the ECHL’s medal in 2017. (2017-18). LIAM GILMARTIN ETHAN STRAKY FORWARD DEFENSEMAN The Dearborn, Michigan native skated three seasons at Western Lassonde has served as a mentor at USA Hockey Player Develop- Height: 6’2” Height: 5’11” #9 #10 Michigan University before embarking on a four-year professional ment Camps since 1990, and has worked as an instructor for USA Weight: 190 Weight: 174 career that took him through the ECHL’s and Toledo Hockey’s Warren Strelow National Goalie Program since 2007. DOB: 1/7/03 DOB: 4/18/03 Walleye, in addition to one season with Villard-de-Lans in France. Hometown: Falls Church, Virginia Hometown: Ormond Beach, College Commit: Providence College (H-East) College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team

CHAZ LUCIUS SASHA PASTUJOV FORWARD FORWARD Height: 6’0” Height: 6’0” Weight: 172 #11 Weight: 175 #12 DOB: 5/2/03 DOB: 7/15/03 Hometown: Grant, Minnesota Hometown: Bradenton, Florida College Commit: (Big 10) College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big 10) Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team

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TYLER BOUCHER RYAN ST. LOUIS ROMAN SCHMIDT GIBSON HOMER FORWARD DEFENSEMAN Height: 6’1” FORWARD Height: 6’5” GOALTENDER #13 Height: 5’10” #27 Height: 6’5” Weight: 200 Weight: 168 #15 Weight: 206 Weight: 209 #29 DOB: 1/16/03 DOB: 6/13/03 DOB: 2/27/03 DOB: 12/29/03 Hometown: Haddonfield, Hometown: Riverside, Connecticut Hometown: Midland, Michigan Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan College Commit: (H-East) College Commit: Northeastern University (H-East) College Commit: Boston University (H-East) College Commit: Uncommited Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team

JEREMY WILMER AIDAN HRESCHUK KAIDAN MBEREKO FORWARD DEFENSEMAN GOALTENDER Height: 5’7” Height: 5’11” #16 Height: 5’11” #30 Weight: 142 Weight: 182 #17 Weight: 182 DOB: 8/16/03 DOB: 2/19/03 DOB: 7/28/03 Hometown: Rockville , New York Hometown: Long Beach, California Hometown: Aspen, Commit: Boston University (H-East) College Commit: (H-East) College Commit: Uncommitted Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team

JACOB MARTIN RED SAVAGE DEFENSEMAN FORWARD Height: 6’0” Height: 5’11” Weight: 190 #18 Weight: 175 #19 DOB: 3/18/03 DOB: 5/15/03 Hometown: Eagle River, Wisconsin Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona College Commit: University of Wisconsin (Big Ten) College Commit: Miami University (OH) (NCHC) Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team

CADEN BROWN TY GALLAGHER FORWARD DEFENSEMAN Height: 5’11” Height: 6’0” Weight: 170 #21 Weight: 190 #24 DOB: 6/22/03 DOB: 3/6/03 Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Hometown: Clarkston, Michigan College Commit: University of Wisconsin (Big 10) College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big 10) Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team

DYLAN DUKE ANDRE GASSEAU FORWARD FORWARD Height: 5’10” Height: 6’4” Weight: 181 #25 Weight: 202 #26 DOB: 3/4/03 DOB: 7/3/03 Hometown: Strongsville, Hometown: Garden Grove, California College Commit: University of Michigan (Big Ten) College Commit: Uncommitted Previous Team: U.S. National Under-17 Team Previous Team: Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U

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Hometown: Orlando, FL Position: Defenseman Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 NHL Team: Canucks Drafted: 2018, 1st RD (#7) By VAN

USA HOCKEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • IIHF Men’s World Championship Appearances: 2 (2018- Bronze, 2019) • IIHF Men’s World Junior Championship Appearances: 2 (2018- Bronze, 2019- Silver) • IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship Appearances: 1 (2017- Gold) • NTDP Stats: 17 goals and 60 assists in 122 GP (2015-17)

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JASON HODGES – ATHLETIC TRAINER Prior to joining the NTDP, Bradley was a student equipment manager LISA VOLLMERS – KEVIN REITER – Jason Hodges is in his 23rd season with USA for Clarkson University’s men’s ice hockey team for four seasons. He Hockey’s National Team Development Program earned a civil engineering degree from Clarkson in 2001. DIRECTOR, STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES DIRECTOR, PLAYER PERSONNEL and in 2020-21 is serving as athletic trainer for Lisa Vollmers is in her 17th season with USA Kevin Reiter enters his eighth season with USA the U.S. National Under-18 Team. He was also JAKE VISSER – Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Hockey’s National Team Development Program, named an athletic trainer on the 2021 U.S. EQUIPMENT MANAGER She serves as the director of student-athlete his fourth year as the director of player per- National Junior Team staff and will travel with the Jake Visser is in his 11th season with USA services for both the U.S. National Under-17 sonnel. Reiter manages the current U17 and team to the tournament in Edmonton and Red Hockey’s National Team Development Pro- and Under-18 teams. U18 rosters while recruiting and evaluating Deer, Alberta from Dec. 26, 2020 – Jan. 5, 2021. gram and will work as the equipment manager potential future NTDP players. Hodges has served on the staff of five gold- for the U.S. National Under-18 Team in 2020-21. Vollmers is responsible for the enrollment medal squads at the International Ice Hockey His stint has included three gold medals (2011, and registration of all players and monitors In January 2020, Reiter was part of the Federation Men’s Under-18 World Championship (2005, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2015, 2017) and one silver medal (2013) at the academic achievement and attendance. Additionally, she tracks United States staff at the Winter Youth Olympic 2017). Additionally, he has two silver medals in the event (2007, 2013). International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s progress towards NCAA eligibility and provides regular communication Games in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 2019, he made his debut as an as- Under-18 World Championship. At the signature with parents, billets, teachers and the NTDP staff. She also oversees sistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF Men’s World The New Baltimore, Michigan, native has worked with seven World event for the U.S. National Under-17 Team, the World Under-17 Challenge, housing with billets for NTDP players and assists with administrative Championship in . Under-17 Challenge squads, with first-place finishes in 2001, 2010, and Visser has seen one first-place finish (January 2014) and one second- duties as necessary. 2014 (Jan.) and performed athletic trainer duties for four U.S. National place finish (2012). Reiter spent his first four seasons with the NTDP as goaltending coach Junior Teams (2002, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017), collecting bronze in 2011 and Lisa received a bachelor’s degree in history from Western Michigan for both the Under-17 and Under-18 teams. He also served as the coor- The Grand Rapids, Michigan, native has also served as equipment gold in 2013 and 2017. Hodges is a 1998 graduate of the University of University in 1988 and earned her master’s degree in the same subject dinator of the Warren Strelow National Goaltending Mentor Program. manager for the U.S. National Junior Team (2015), the U.S. Under-17 Michigan with a degree in movement science from the division of kine- at Eastern Michigan University in 1997. Having served on the coaching staff at four International Ice Hockey Select Teams (2011, 2013), and the U.S. Under-18 Select Teams at the siology. He earned his master’s degree in athletic training from Indiana Federations Men’s Under-18 World Championships, Reiter helped Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (2016-17). Additionally, Visser was State University in 1999. BRIAN GALIVAN – guide Team USA to gold medals in 2014, 2015 and 2017. the equipment manager at USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp in 2014. DIRECTOR, SPORTS SCIENCE DENNIS MACDONALD – ATHLETIC TRAINER Additionally, Reiter has been on the staff of three World Under-17 Hockey Brian Galivan is back with USA Hockey’s Dennis MacDonald enters his sixth season as Prior to his time with the NTDP, Visser worked as the assistant equip- Challenge teams, helping lead the U.S. to two medals. He was also National Team Development Program for his athletic trainer with USA Hockey’s National ment manager for the of the American Hockey a part of title-winning teams at the 2013 Under-17 Four Nations, 2014 second second as director of sports science Team Development Program and will work with League for three seasons (2007-10). Under-17 Five Nations and 2014 Under-18 Four Nations tournaments. the U.S. National Under-17 Team in 2020-21. for the 2020-21 campaign. DR. REBECCA NORTHWAY – TEAM PHYSICIAN A native of , , Reiter played four seasons (2000- MacDonald was selected to serve on the U.S. Galivan is a world-renowned sports perfor- Dr. Rebecca Northway is in her 12th season as a 04) at the University of -Anchorage before embarking on a National Team staff for the 2020 International mance specialist who has had the privilege team physician for USA Hockey’s National Team seven-year professional career. Reiter was named the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship, his to work with elite athletes around the world. Development Program. She works with both the Hockey League Goalie of the Year in 2008 after leading the Fort first appointment at that level. Brian is the founder of GVN Performance U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams. Wayne Komets to the championship. In 2017, he fulfilled athletic trainer duties for the and Revitalab Chicago. His clients have participated in the Olympics, silver medal-winning U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team, a role he also held Northway is a clinical instructor for the Uni- World Juniors and all major sports leagues across the United States and LYRRAD (ROD) BRACEFUL – with the bronze medal-winning 2016 U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team. versity of Michigan’s Canton Health Center. Europe. Previously, she has served as a team physician ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PLAYER PERSONNEL Prior to joining the NTDP, MacDonald served on the for several teams including the Plymouth Galivan’s passion for human kinesiology and recovery modalities led Rod Braceful is back for his third season as staff for 17 seasons. His tenure in Plymouth included work as athletic Whalers, Madonna (Mich.) University’s soccer him to carve out a hockey niche in his hometown Chicago area. He is the assistant director of player personnel for trainer and equipment manager, while also handling team logistics. and teams and Michigan’s Special Olympics. a firm believer that you must be in a constant state of learning in order USA Hockey’s National Team Development to grow and master your craft. Program. Braceful is responsible for recruit- A Detroit native, MacDonald graduated in 1995 from Wayne State A native of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Northway completed her bach- ing and evaluating efforts for potential NTDP University with a degree in exercise science. elor’s degree at Albion (Mich.) College and received her doctorate of As a high-performance specialist, Galivan works with athletes and players. medicine from Michigan State University. She completed a residency BROCK BRADLEY – clients on strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation and recovery, at the University of Michigan and a primary care sports medicine as well as athletic monitoring and testing. He is committed to working Prior to working for the NTDP, Braceful served HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER fellowship at Providence Athletic Medicine of St. John-Providence with his clients to reach optimal performance and understands the as the director of scouting for the Muskegon Brock Bradley enters the 2020-21 season, his Hospitals in Novi, Michigan. 20th season with USA Hockey’s National Team biomechanics, physical and emotional demands of athletes. His com- Lumberjacks the during the 2017-18 season. He also served as a regional Development Program, as equipment man- DR. JOHN GRANT – TEAM PHYSICIAN passion and ability to mentor in both the gym and in life has allowed scout for the from 2014-2017. GVN performance to grow to much more than just a training facility. ager for the U.S. National Under-17 Team. He Dr. John Grant is in his sixth season as team He has created a culture that gives elite athletes, youth, and adult The Detroit native also worked at Selects Hockey as the midwest completed his 1,000th game with the NTDP on physician for USA Hockey’s National Team fitness enthusiasts alike, the support, resources and inspiration to reach hockey director for Legacy Global Sports. Additionally, Braceful has March 12, 2017. Development Program. He will work with both their true potential. served as a youth hockey coach in the metro-Detroit area for six years the U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams. His extensive service has included five gold with the Little Caesars and Compuware Youth Hockey programs. medals (2002, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014), two Grant is an Assistant Professor in the University silver (2004, 2018) and two bronze (2008, 2016) at the International Ice of Michigan’s Department of Orthopaedic Braceful graduated from New England College in 2012 with a Hockey Federation Men’s Under-18 World Championship while with Surgery, a consultant to the University of dual-degree in sports and recreation management and business Team USA. With the U.S. at the World Under-17 Challenge, Bradley has Michigan athletic department and head administration. He also served as an assistant coach at NEC while seen two second-place finishes (2011, 2014) and two third-place team orthopedic surgeon for Eastern Michigan enrolled. showings (2009, 2013). University Athletics. He has previously served as an Associate Physician The West Stockholm, New York, native’s experience with USA Hockey with the QMJHL’s . also includes four stints with the U.S. National Junior Team at the IIHF A native of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Grant obtained his PhD in World Junior championship (2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017), including Kinesiology from the University of Sports Medicine Centre. He the gold medal-winning 2010 squad. Additionally, Bradley served as completed his medical school and orthopedic residency training at an equipment manager for USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation the University of Calgary and completed a fellowship in orthopedic Camp seven times (2006-11, 2013, 2017). sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the University of Michigan.

2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 20 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 21 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW HOCKEY OPERATIONS 2020-21 UNDER-17 TEAM 2020-21 UNDER-17 TEAM NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADAM NIGHTINGALE - HEAD COACH NICK FOHR - ASSOCIATE COACH Nightingale was announced as a head Nick Fohr enters the 2020-21 season, his coach with Muse and joins the NTDP after 10th with USA Hockey’s National Team serving as an assistant coach for the Red Development Program, as an associate MADDOX FLEMING TYLER MUSZELIK Wings last season, where he was responsi- coach of the U.S. National Under-17 ble for player development, pre-scouting Team. FORWARD GOALTENDER Height: 6’2” opponents and running the penalty kill. Height: 5’11” #34 #36 During his first two years in Detroit, he In his first season as associate coach in Weight: 176 Weight: 188 worked as a video coach and held the 2017-18, Fohr helped lead the Under-18 DOB: 2/13/04 DOB: 7/1/04 Hometown: Long Valley, New Jersey same role for the Buffalo Sabres during Team to a first-place finish at the Five Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) College Commit: Uncommitted the 2016-17 season. Nations Tournament and a silver medal Previous Team: Shattuck St. Mary’s Prep Previous Team: New Jersey Rockets 15O at the International Ice Hockey Federa- Before joining the Sabres staff, Nightingale served as head coach tion Under-18 Men’s World Championship. Fohr became the first for Shattuck St. Mary’s 14U team in Minnesota for two seasons (2014- associate coach in NTDP history following the 2016-17 season. 16), leading the team to a national championship in 2016. During that time, he coached NTDP alumni Drew Helleson, Oliver Wahlstrom As assistant coach with Team USA, Fohr has helped lead two gold- FRANK NAZAR III LOGAN COOLEY and Cam York. medal teams (2015 & 2017) and one silver-medal squad (2013), FORWARD FORWARD at the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Men’s World Height: 5’9” Height: 5’10” #38 Nightingale’s experience also includes four seasons (2010-14) as Championship. Additionally, he served on the bench for one first- Weight: 163 #37 Weight: 154 director of hockey operations for his alma mater, Michigan State place finish (2014) and one second-place showing (2012) at the DOB: 1/14/04 DOB: 5/4/04 University, and two years (2008-10) as head coach of the Shattuck- World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Hometown: Mount Clemens, Michigan Hometown: West Mifflin, Pennsylvania St. Mary’s Midget AA squad. College Commit: University of Michigan (Big Ten) College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) A part of multiple tournament teams with the U.S. as an assistant, Previous Team: Detroit Honeybaked 15O Previous Team: Pittsburgh Elite 16U A native of Cheboygan, Michigan, Nightingale has served on the staff the Grand Forks, North Dakota, native has seen championships with of four U.S. national teams. His first experience was as video coach the Under-17 Team at the Four Nations Tournament twice (2011, for the U.S. National Junior Team in 2015 and he held the same role 2013) and Five Nations (2014) and Vlad Dzurilla (2012) tournaments for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the past three IIHF Men’s World once. While charged with assisting the U18s, Fohr helped guide DEVIN KAPLAN RYAN CHESLEY Championships, including the 2018 squad that captured the bronze winners at two Four Nations (2012, 2014) tournaments and two Five medal in Copenhagen and Herning, Denmark. Nations tournaments (2016, 2017). FORWARD DEFENSEMAN Height: 6’0” Height: 6’2” #40 Weight: 192 #39 Weight: 187 Nightingale’s playing career spanned two seasons each at Lake Fohr’s tour of duty with USA Hockey has also included serving as DOB: 1/10/04 DOB: 2/27/04 assistant coach with the U.S. Under-18 Select Team four times (2012, Superior State University (2000-02) and Michigan State University Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey Hometown: Mahtomedi, Minnesota (2003-05), where he totaled 37 points (18g-19a) in a combined 2014, 2016, 2017) and in that same position at three CCM/USA College Commit: Boston University (H-East) College Commit: Uncommitted 118 games and served as alternate captain for two seasons. He Hockey All-American Prospects Games (2012, 2014, 2016). Previous Team: North Jersey Avalanche 16U Previous Team: Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U went on to play parts of four seasons in the ECHL with the Gwinnett Gladiators, Greenville Grrrowl and Charlotte Checkers. Fohr played four seasons (1998-2002) at the University of Nebraska- Omaha and also previously starred in two seasons with the USHL’s Nightingale resides in Canton, Michigan, with his wife, Kristin, and (1996-98), where he earned a spot on the All-Star Team three children, Trevor, Emmerson and Keeton. during the 1997-98 season. CHARLIE STRAMEL CUTTER GAUTHIER FORWARD FORWARD BRENT DARNELL - ASSISTANT COACH Height: 6’3” Height: 6’2” #42 Brent Darnell joins the U17 coaching staff for his second season Weight: 215 #41 Weight: 190 as an NTDP assistant coach for the 2020-21 campaign. He DOB: 10/15/04 DOB: 1/19/04 came to the NTDP from College Hockey Inc. where he most Hometown: Rosemount, Minnesota Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona recently served as the Senior Director of Education. College Commit: Uncommitted College Commit: Boston College (H-East) Previous Team: Rosemount High School Previous Team: Detroit Compuware 16U Darnell’s coaching experience includes stints with the Compuware U16 team as well as the Select 15’s Team Columbia.

As a player, Darnell skated locally with Detroit Catholic Central in 2007-08 before playing a pair of seasons with the USHL’s Sioux SEAMUS CASEY MAREK HEJDUK Falls Stampede. DEFENSEMAN FORWARD Height: 5’11” Height: 5’9” #44 He went on to play four seasons at Michigan State University where he accumulated 57 Weight: 151 #43 Weight: 164 points in his Spartans career. Darnell graduated from MSU with a degree in Economics DOB: 1/8/04 DOB: 1/3/04 after earning Academic All-Big Ten honors three times. Hometown: Estero, Florida Hometown: Parker, Colorado College Commit: University of Michigan (Big Ten) College Commit: Harvard University (H-East) Darnell ended his playing career appearing in six games with the ECHL’s Bakersfield Previous Team: Florida Alliance 16U Previous Team: Colorado Thunderbirds 15O Condors, where he collected a pair of assists.

2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 22 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 23 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 UNDER-17 TEAM 2020-21 UNDER-17 TEAM NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM JIMMY SNUGGERUD SEAMUS POWELL RUTGER McGROARTY FORWARD DEFENSEMAN Height: 6’1” Height: 5’11” FORWARD #45 #46 Height: 6’1” Weight: 178 Weight: 157 #58 DOB: 6/1/04 DOB: 4/26/04 Weight: 191 Hometown: Chaska, Minnesota Hometown: Marcellus, New York DOB: 3/30/04 College Commit: Uncommitted College Commit: Boston College (H-East) Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Previous Team: Chaska High School Previous Team: Rochester Selects 15O College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) Previous Team: Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 15O

KADEN MUIR LANE HUTSON DEFENSEMAN DEFENSEMAN COLE SPICER Height: 6’0” Height: 5’6” #47 #48 FORWARD Weight: 172 Weight: 134 Height: 5’10” DOB: 5/9/04 DOB: 2/14/04 Weight: 165 #59 Hometown: Manchester, New Hampshire Hometown: Barrington, Illinois DOB: 6/13/04 College Commit: Uncommitted College Commit: Boston University (H-East) Hometown: Grand Forks, North Dakota Previous Team: Marlboros U16 Previous Team: New Jersey Avalanche 16U College Commit: University of North Dakota (NCHC) Previous Team: Detroit Honeybaked 15O

HUNTER BRZUSTEWICZ CRUZ LUCIUS DEFENSEMAN FORWARD DYLAN SILVERSTEIN Height: 5’11” Height: 5’11” #49 #51 GOALTENDER Weight: 178 Weight: 176 Height: 6’0” DOB: 11/29/04 DOB: 4/5/04 Weight: 166 #60 Hometown: Washington Twp., Michigan Hometown: Grant, Minnesota DOB: 2/7/04 College Commit: University of Michigan (Big Ten) College Commit: University of Minnesota (Big Ten) Hometown: Calabasas, California Previous Team: Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 15O Previous Team: Gentry Galaxy 16U College Commit: Uncommitted Previous Team: Dexter Southfield School

BRADY BERARD ISAAC HOWARD FORWARD FORWARD Height: 6’0” Height: 5’9” #53 Weight: 177 #52 Weight: 174 DOB: 2/26/04 DOB: 3/30/04 Hometown: East Greenwich, Rhode Island Hometown: Hudson, Wisconsin College Commit: Providence College (H-East) College Commit: University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC) Previous Team: Mount St. Charles 15O Previous Team: Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U

TYLER DUKE CHARLIE LEDDY DEFENSEMAN DEFENSEMAN Height: 6’0” Height: 5’9” #57 Weight: 174 #56 Weight: 172 DOB: 7/19/04 DOB: 1/11/04 Hometown: Strongsville, Ohio Hometown: Fairfield, Connecticut College Commit: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten) College Commit: Boston College (H-East) Previous Team: Detroit Compuware 16U Previous Team: Avon Old Farms

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He spent the first night of the draft with his family in a suite at Ralph DRAFT Englestad Arena, the home of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. “I was a little bit nervous waking up this morning, just knowing it’s general manager Pierre Dorian regularly a special day and I’ve been looking forward to it for a while,” attends National Team Development Program home games Sanderson said in a media call. “Then, the day starting getting at USA Hockey Arena. Like most team personnel, Dorian busy with all the media stuff and now I’m really relieved and prefers watching games in the corner of the rink. happy that I’m drafted and all of it is over. I’m super excited to After Dorian and his scouts watched NTDP defensemen be a part of this organization.” for two seasons, they selected him with the Sanderson’s father, Geoff, was a second-round pick by the Hartford fifth overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Whalers in 1990 (36th overall), who went on to record 700 points Dorian also viewed NTDP defenseman Tyler Kleven for two (355G, 345A) in 1,104 career with eight seasons, and the 6-foot-4 defenseman made enough of an teams over 17 years. impression for the Senators to up in the second round In time, what kind of player will the Senators get in Sanderson? to select him. Former teammates Kleven and Sanderson are also current teammates at the University of North Dakota “I compare him to ( defenseman) Josh Morrissey,” and have a great opportunity to be future teammates on said TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button. “Like Morrissey, the Ottawa blueline. Sanderson is an exceptional skater and really competitive. They

don’t allow very much space, if at all. They get on you and get t “When you come out of a draft with the best defenseman t in your space and prevent you from doing what you want to do. in it, it’s a success,” Dorian told NHL.com after Sanderson’s Jake Sanderson’s not only an excellent skater; he’s also got an Drew Commesso and his family Luke Tuch and his brother Alex (Vegas Knights) selection. “I know forwards are the fancier pick, the sexier picks, outstanding mind for the game.” but we had this kid on the top of our list for defensemen.” 2018-19 season. 343 full-time members of the NTDP have been Mark Kelley, is a regular at USA Hockey Arena. “Jake has all the assets -- skating ability, shooting, defending, selected in the NHL Draft dating back to 1999. Sanderson was the captain of the U.S. National Under-18 making reads -- he’s really good at all those things,” NTDP “What we like about Drew is we watched him quite a bit,” Team last season, leading all defensemen with 29 points Associate Coach Nick Fohr told the Grand Forks Herald. “But Five NTDP players – and four in a row – were taken in the Kelley said. “He’s going to be at (Boston University), he’s (7g-22a) and a +13 rating over 47 games. The 6-foot-1 what sets him apart, to me, is his internal drive. The elite, elite second round of October’s draft. going to be with that U.S. Under-20 team. Situationally right defender also recorded two assists in the Biosteel All-American guys -- the (Sidney) Crosbys, the (Auston) Matthews-types, those now, he’s in a real good development position. There’s a lot Game en route to being named the game’s Most Valuable was the first NTDP player taken in the guys are driven to be the best player in hockey. Not one of the to like about him.” Player. second round, 38th overall by the . A skilled best. That’s a huge difference. Jake is driven to be the best. He offensive player who wins face-offs at a 60 percent clip and Commesso’s NTDP and college teammate at Boston University doesn’t want to be one of the best. He wants to be the best. Sanderson was named the winner of 2020 USA Hockey’s improved his defensive game this past season, Bordeleau led – Luke Tuch – completed the quartet of NTDP players Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year award, given to the When a person and player has that type of mindset, the sky is the U18s in scoring with 46 points (16G, 30A) over 47 games. selected when the Canadiens took him 47th overall. most outstanding American-born player in junior hockey. the limit.” Bordeleau is currently playing as a Wolverine at the University “I think I play a power forward game and I play a mean game. In all, 13 members of the 2019-20 Under-18 Team were selected of Michigan. Jake Sanderson drafted by Ottawa Senators I think I’m really good in front of the net, in close situations,” t in the 2020 NHL Draft, along with two NTDP alumni from the “I think my biggest strength is my hockey IQ,” Bordeleau said. Tuch told the media. “I think I also have a heavy . I think “I’m strong on my edges, strong on faceoffs. It’s easy for me Montreal picked me because they trust my abilities and I to find guys on the ice and just be able to create plays.” think I can complement their players really well. I definitely t Thomas Bordeleau and Jacob Truscott on signing day could not be happier to be in such a great hockey market After Kleven was selected 44th overall, three more of his NTDP with such a great team and a great track record.” teammates were selected in a row. Kleven’s defensive mate – Brock Faber – was selected next at 45th overall by the Los Faber was at practice with his University of Minnesota team- Angeles Kings. mates when head coach stopped practice and told the team about Faber’s selection. Faber did a victory The NTDP run continued when Drew Commesso was taken lap alone around the rink while his teammates tapped their by the Chicago Blackhawks 46th overall after posting the sticks on the ice in appreciation. second-best single-season goals-against average by any Team USA netminder. “It’s been a crazy road, but obviously I’m super grateful for this opportunity,’’ said Faber. “Words can’t describe how “I’m a very calm and efficient goalie,” Commesso told the excited I am. This is just the start, there’s a lot of things I Chicago Sun-Times. “You won’t really find me scrambling or want to accomplish. Being at the University of Minnesota, a really making those crazy highlight-reel saves much. I’d rather national championship is one of them. That’s what I want just make the simple save in my chest.” to achieve, and I think we have a great group to do it. … Like Dorian, Chicago vice president of amateur scouting, Long-term goals: Every kid that plays hockey wants to win a .’’

2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 29 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW THE 2020 NHL DRAFT ZACH The selected scoring Ty Smilanic in When Brett Berard played for the NTDP, he was considered a the third round, 74th overall. Injuries cut Smilanic’s season short, -type. The New York Rangers selected Berard but his still accumulated 22 points (7G, 15A) in 34 games in in the fifth round, 134th overall. 2019-20. He’ll attend Quinnipiac University this year. WERENSKI “Brett’s size means he has to have the drive to have the skills “It was really long,” Smilanic told the Denver Post. “At the end the bigger players don’t have and the willingness to take of the day, I still got picked. I’m still wearing an NHL hat right pucks into tough areas in order to do what he needs to do,” now. I’m pretty happy. My parents are ecstatic about it. They said Seth Appert, Berard’s head coach over two seasons. said they’re on Cloud 9. It’s an awesome feeling to be the “There are various ways to do it, guys like Theo Fleury (5-6, reason they’re that happy.” 182), (5-9, 165) and Alex DeBrincat (5-7, Landon Slaggert went five picks later at 79th overall, again to 165) have shown that, but Brett has a feisty side, so we use Chicago, marking the second pair of NTDP teammates to be tapes of Marchand to work with him. selected by the same NHL franchise. After NTDP alum Ryder Rolston was selected by the Colorado “What we liked about Landon’s game is its 200-foot com- Avalanche in the fifth round (139th overall), the Vancouver pete, very responsible,” Kelley said. “He has a very good skill Canucks took mobile puck-rushing defenseman Jacob set, a good skater. We know he’s a really good teammate. Truscott four picks later. Truscott is attending the University of You want (to be) on his team.” Michigan alongside his good friend in Bordeleau. The St. Louis Blues like skilled wingers who play a heavy game. “I feel I’m a two-way defenseman that has a lot of offensive They selected grinding forward Dylan Peterson in the 3rd upside,” said Truscott in a call with the media. “I like to jump in round (86th overall). Peterson recorded 25 points (8G, 17A) in the rush to create offense. I feel I see the ice pretty well.” 45 games. Late in any NHL Draft, teams look for players who project to Two NTDP alums were selected in the fourth round. Sanderson’s be spark-plugs as they mature. That’s an apt description for usual defensive partner over two season – Eamon Powell – energy forward Chase Yoder, who was selected by the Pitts- went 116th overall to Tampa Bay. Forward Sean Farrell (NTDP burgh Penguins in the 6th round at pick 170. 2017-19) was selected eight picks later by the . “Chase Yoder is one of those players that every team needs,” said University of Wisconsin head coach . “He’s We think there’s a lot of upside in his game offensively,” said Al a solid two-way player. He knows his role; he knows what Murray, Tampa Bay’s assistant general manager and director he has to do to try to help his team win games. He’s a very of scouting, on selecting Powell. “He’s a very good skater. effective penalty killer, one of those guys who probably is an He’s a very good puck mover. He can skate the puck out of NHL player, he’ll be a depth guy. Here’s a player that plays trouble. He can pass the puck out of trouble. He can make 200 feet, I think going to Providence is a great fit for him. He’s plays inside the offensive blue line. Defensively, he’s not a a player I think who will continue to get better offensively, banger. He’s not a big guy and he’s not a strong guy yet. But he’s not going to be a big numbers guy but he’s going to be what he has are real good feet, so he defends positionally able to produce in big situations.” and he defends with his feet. He’s a good stick-on-puck guy. We look forward to watching him develop. We look forward The 15 selections in the 2020 NHL Draft raise the NTDP’s overall to helping him with our development people get stronger. total to 343 selections in the NHL Draft since 1999. We think he’s got more offense than he was able to show in the U.S. program.” t Eamon Powell and his parents t Ty Smilanic celebrates going to the Florida Panthers Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI Position: Defenseman Height: 6’2” Weight: 212 NHL Team: Drafted: 2015, 1 RD (#8 OVR) BY CBJ

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2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 34 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 35 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW AUSTON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION National Team Development Program squads have the opportunity to play in up to three international competitions a year. Traditionally, the signature event for the U.S. National Under-17 Team is the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge hosted each year by Hockey . The U17 Challenge includes three Canadian teams and five international entries (including the United MATTHEWS States) in a tournament that showcases the future stars of the game. The U17s also skate in a Four Nations Tournament now held in December and a Five Nations Tournament in February. Previously, the U.S. National Under-17 Team competed in the Vlad Dzurilla Tournament named after the legendary Slovak goaltender.

The U.S. National Under-18 Team skates in similar events against their age group. November sees the U.S. participate in the Four Nations Tournament while February holds the Five Nations Tournament. The pinnacle event for the U.S. National Under-18 Team is the International Ice The U.S. National Under-18 Team won the 2019 Under-18 Five Hockey Federation Men’s Under-18 World Championship, held every April. Nations in Sweden after outscoring opponents After outscoring opponents 24-7 and compiling a perfect 4-0 record. ALL-TIME FIRST-PLACE FINISHES YEAR-BY-YEAR IIHF MEN’S UNDER-18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS SEASON EVENT SITE YEAR . . FINISH. . . MEDAL. . GP. . . W . . . T...... L. . . GF. . . GA. . WIN% 2019-20. . . .Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Sundsvall, Sweden 2020. . .TOURNAMENT CANCELLED ...... Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Kazan, Russia 2019. . .Third . . . . Bronze. . 7 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 44. . . .15 . . . . 857 2018-19. . . .Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2018. . .Second. . Silver. . . 7 . . . 4. . . . 0 . . . 3 . . . 32. . . .17 . . . .571 2017-18. . . .Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Plymouth, Mich. 2017. . .First . . . . Gold. . . 7 . . . 7. . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . 34. . . .14 . . . 1.000 ...... Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. . .Jarvenpaa, Finland 2016. . .Third . . . . Bronze. . 7 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 50. . . .10 . . . .857 ...... Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Veliky Novgorod, Russia 2015. . .First . . . . Gold. . . 7 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 46. . . .14 . . . .810 ...... World Under-17 Hockey Challenge . . Dawson Creek, British Columbia 2014 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 7 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 31. . . .12 . . . .857 2016-17 …... .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Monthey, Switzerland 2013 . . .Second. . Silver. . . 7 . . . 4. . . . 0 . . . 3 . . . 25. . . .16 . . . .523 ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Plymouth, Mich. 2012 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 6 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . 27. . . . 4 . . . 1.000 ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Sundsvall, Sweden 2011 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 6 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . 30. . . .22 . . . 1.000 2015-16. . . .Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Arosa, Switzerland 2010 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 7 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 33. . . . 7 . . . . .857 2014-15. . . .Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Sundsvall, Sweden 2009 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 7 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 42. . . .12 . . . .857 ...... World Under-17 Hockey Challenge . . Cape Breton, 2008 . . .Third . . . . Bronze. . 7 . . . 5. . . . 0 . . . 2 . . . 31. . . .18 . . . .714 2013-14. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Prievidza, Slovakia 2007 . . .Second. . Silver. . . 7 . . . 4. . . . 0 . . . 3 . . . 38. . . .20 . . . .571 ...... Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. . .Sundsvall, Sweden 2006 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 6 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . 37. . . . 7 . . . 1.000 ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Dmitrov, Russia 2005 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 6 . . . 6. . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . 28. . . . 8 . . . 1.000 2012-13. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Monthey, Switzerland 2004 . . .Second. . Silver. . . 6 . . . 5. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 27. . . .10 . . . .833 2003 . . .Fourth . . . — . . . . . 6 . . . 3. . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 15. . . .15 . . . .583 ...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Ann Arbor, Mich. 2002 . . .First . . . . Gold. . . 8 . . . 7. . . . 0 . . . 1 . . . 46. . . .10 . . . .875 2011-12. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Balishikha, Russia 2001 . . .Sixth. . . . — . . . . . 6 . . . 3. . . . 0 . . . 3 . . . 28. . . .14 . . . .500 ...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Monthey, Swizterland 2000 . . .Eighth. . . — . . . . . 6 . . . 2. . . . 0 . . . 4 . . . 20. . . .16 . . . .333 ...... Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia 1999 . . .Seventh . . — . . . . . 6 . . . 3. . . . 0 . . . 3 . . . 28. . . .15 . . . .500 2010-11. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Woodridge, Ill...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Sundsvall, Sweden YEAR-BY-YEAR IIHF MEN’S UNDER-18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ...... Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia INDIVIDUAL HONORS ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic YEAR PLAYER RECOGNITION 2009-10. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Trnava, Slovakia 2019 . . ...... All-Star Selection, , IIHF Directorate Award ...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Pori, Finland . . . . . Jack Hughes...... All-Star Selection 2008-09. . . .Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Lake Placid, N.Y...... Cam York...... All-Star Selection ...... Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia 2018 . . Jack Hughes...... All-Star Selection, Most Valuable Player, IIHF Directorate Award ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Nykoping, Sweden . . . . . Oliver Wahlstrom . . . .All-Star Selection 2007-08. . . .Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Varkaus, Finland . . . . . Cam York...... All-Star Selection 2006-07. . . .Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia 2017 . . Dylan St. Cyr...... All-Star Selection ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Most, Czech Republic . . . . . Max Gildon ...... All-Star Selection 2005-06. . . .Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia . . . . . Sean Dhooghe. . . . .All-Star Selection 2004-05. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Rochester, N.Y. 2016 . . ...... All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman ...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Ann Arbor, Mich...... Clayton Keller...... Most Valuable Player; All-Star Selection ...... Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia 2015 . . Auston Matthews . . . All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Tjorn, Sweden 2013 . . ...... IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2003-04. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Magnitogorsk, Russia 2012 . . Collin Olson...... IIHF Directorate Award: Best Goaltender Position: Center ...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Ann Arbor, Mich. 2011 . . John Gibson ...... IIHF Directorate Award: Best Goaltender Height: 6’3” Weight: 216 lbs ...... Vlad Dzurilla Tournament ...... Piestany, Slovakia 2010 . . Jack Campbell. . . . .All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Goaltender 2002-03. . . .Under-17 Four Nations Tournament. . .Ann Arbor, Mich...... Adam Clendening. . .All-Star Selection NHL Team: ...... Under-18 Four Nations Tournament. . .Stockholm, Sweden 2009 . . Jack Campbell. . . . .All-Star Selection Drafted: 2016, 1st RD (#1 OVR) by TOR ...... World Under-17 Hockey Challenge . . Selkirk/Stonewall, . . . . . Cam Fowler...... All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2001-02. . . .World Under-17 Hockey Challenge . . New Glasgow/Truro, Nova Scotia . . . . . Jerry D’Amigo . . . . . All-Star Selection 2000-01. . . .Under-18 Three Nations Tournament. .Prievidza, Slovakia 2007 . . . . . .All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman USA HOCKEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1998-99. . . .Under-18 Three Nations Tournament. .Kurikka, Finland . . . . . Josh Unice...... All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Goaltender • IIHF Men’s World Championship Appearances: 2016 ...... Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. . .Nymburk, Czech Republic . . . . . . .All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2006 . . ...... All-Star Selection • IIHF Men’s World Junior Championship ALL-TIME IIHF MEN’S UNDER-18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL COUNT . . . . . ...... All-Star Selection Appearances: 2 (2015, 2016 - Bronze) RANK COUNTRY GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL . . . . . Jamie McBain...... All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 1 United States 10 4 3 17 . . . . . Bill Sweatt ...... IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward • IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship 2 Finland 4 3 4 11 2005 . . ...... All-Star Selection; IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward Appearances: 2 (2014 - Gold, 2015 - Gold) 3 Russia 3 5 3 11 2004 . . Zach Jones...... IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 4 Sweden 1 5 4 10 . . . . . Phil Kessel ...... All-Star Selection • NTDP Stats: 79 goals and 88 assists in 104 games (2013-15) 5 Canada 3 1 3 7 2003 . . T.J. Hensick ...... All-Star Selection 6 Czech Republic 0 1 3 4 2002 . . Ryan Suter...... IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 7 Slovakia 0 1 1 2 2001 . . . . . .All-Star Selection 8 Switzerland 0 1 0 1

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NHL PICKS BY ROUND NHL AWARD WINNERS (continued) ROUND TOTAL PICKS (Rookie of the Year) First...... 81 Clayton Keller (Finalist)...... ...... 2018 Second...... 73 Auston Matthews...... Toronto Maple Leafs...... 2017 Third...... 43 (Finalist)...... Columbus Blue Jackets...... 2017 Fourth...... 38 (Finalist)...... Chicago Blackhawks ...... 2013 Fifth...... 37 (Finalist)...... Detroit Red Wings...... 2010 Sixth...... 35 Patrick Kane...... Chicago Blackhawks ...... 2008 Seventh ...... 22 (Playoff MVP) Eighth...... 7 Patrick Kane...... Chicago Blackhawks...... 2013 JUMP Ninth...... 7 Total...... 343 FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY (Best Defensive Forward) (Finalist)...... ...... 2016 NO. 1 OVERALL PICKS Ryan Kesler...... ...... 2011 Hughes, Jack...... 2019...... New Jersey (Most Valuable Player) START Matthews, Auston ...... 2016...... Toronto Patrick Kane...... Chicago Blackhawks...... 2016 Kane, Patrick...... 2007 ...... Chicago Johnson, Erik...... 2006 ...... St. Louis JAMES NORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY (Best Defenseman) DiPietro, Rick...... 2000 ...... N.Y. Islanders Ryan Suter (Finalist)...... ...... 2013 KING CLANCY MEMORIAL TROPHY (Best Leadership & Humanitarian Contributions) YOUR NHL ALL-STAR GAME APPEARANCES ...... Minnesota Wild...... 2019 No game in 2010 or 2014 due to the Olympic Winter Games No game in 2013 due to the NHL lockout LADY BYNG MEMORIAL TROPHY (Most Sportsmanlike) 2020 2016 Patrick Kane (Finalist)...... Chicago Blackhawks...... 2013 Jack Eichel. . . . . Buffalo Sabres . . . . . Brady Tkachuk. . . Ottawa Senators John Gibson . . . . .Anaheim Ducks (Most Outstanding Player as Voted by the Players) . . Patrick Kane . . . . .Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane...... Chicago Blackhawks...... 2016 DAY Quinn Hughes. . . .Vancouver Canucks Dylan Larkin. . . . . Detroit Red Wings WILLIAM M. JENNINGS TROPHY (Goaltender(s) Allowing Fewest Goals Against) ® Auston Matthews . .Toronto Maple Leafs Brandon Saad. . . . .Columbus Blue Jackets WITH TCF FREE CHECKING Seth Jones. . . . . Columbus Blue Jackets Corey Schneider. . . John Gibson...... Anaheim Ducks...... 2016 Kyle Palmieri. . . . Anaheim Ducks 2015 NHL ALL-STAR/ALL-ROOKIE TEAMS Patrick Kane . . . . Chicago Blackhawks Justin Faulk. . . . . Carolina Hurricanes 2019 Nick Foligno. . . . . Columbus Blue Jackets ALL-ROOKIE TEAM Jack Eichel. . . . . Buffalo Sabres Jimmy Howard. . . .Detroit Red Wings Quinn Hughes...... Vancouver Canucks...... 2019-20 Auston Matthews. .Toronto Maple Leafs Erik Johnson . . . . . Brady Tkachuk ...... Ottawa Senators...... 2018-19 Jimmy Howard. . . Detroit Red Wings Patrick Kane. . . . . Chicago Blackhawks Matt Carle...... San Jose Sharks ...... 2006-07 Patrick Kane . . . . Chicago Blackhawks Phil Kessel...... Toronto Maple Leafs Jack Eichel...... Buffalo Sabres...... 2015-16 Seth Jones. . . . . Columbus Blue Jackets Kevin Shattenkirk. . .St. Louis Blues John Gibson...... Anaheim Ducks...... 2015-16 Clayton Keller. . . .Arizona Coyotes Ryan Suter...... Minnesota Wild Justin Faulk...... Carolina Hurricanes...... 2011-12 Kyle Palmieri. . . . New Jersey Devils 2012 Jimmy Howard...... Detroit Red Wings...... 2009-10 John Gibson...... Anaheim Ducks Justin Faulk*. . . . . Carolina Hurricanes Patrick Kane...... Chicago Blackhawks...... 2007-08 John-Michael Liles . . . . . Colorado Avalanche...... 2003-04 2018 Jimmy Howard. . . .Detroit Red Wings Brandon Saad...... Chicago Blackhawks...... 2012-13 Jack Eichel. . . . . Buffalo Sabres Patrick Kane. . . . . Chicago Blackhawks Auston Matthews. .Toronto Maple Leafs Phil Kessel...... Toronto Maple Leafs STANLEY CUP WINNERS 4000 0000 0000 0000 Noah Hanifin. . . . Carolina Hurricanes Ryan Suter...... Nashville Predators Kevin Shattenkirk...... ...... 2019-20 Patrick Kane . . . . Chicago Blackhawks 2011 Travis Boyd...... ...... 2017-18 Seth Jones. . . . . Nashville Predators Cam Fowler*. . . . .Anaheim Ducks Shane Gersich...... Washington Capitals...... 2017-18 12/21 Patrick Kane. . . . . Chicago Blackhawks 2017 ...... ...... 2016-17 KATHERINE HILL Ryan Kesler. . . . . Vancouver Canucks Justin Faulk. . . . .Carolina Hurricanes ...... Pittsburgh Penguins...... 2016-17 Phil Kessel...... Toronto Maple Leafs Cam Fowler. . . . .Anaheim Ducks Phil Kessel...... Pittsburgh Penguins...... 2016-17 Jamie McBain*. . . .Carolina Hurricanes Seth Jones. . . . . Columbus Blue Jackets Bryan Rust...... Pittsburgh Penguins...... 2016-17 Kevin Shattenkirk*. . Colorado Avalanche Patrick Kane . . . . Chicago Blackhawks Kevin Porter...... Pittsburgh Penguins...... 2015-16 Ryan Kesler. . . . .Anaheim Ducks 2009 Ian Cole ...... Pittsburgh Penguins...... 2015-16 Auston Matthews. .Toronto Maple Leafs Patrick Kane. . . . . 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Hometown: San Diego, CA Position: Goaltender Height: 6’4” Weight: 192 NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks Drafted: 2014, 2 RD (#36 OVR) By VAN

USA HOCKEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • IIHF Men’s World Championship Appearances: 2 (2016, 2019) • IIHF Men’s World Junior Championship Appearances: 2 (2014, 2015) • IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship Appearances: 1 (2013) • NTDP Stats: 2.06 GAA (program record), 6 Career

41 PATH TO THE USHL

Every player develops at their own pace. Every team has its own en route to being named to the 2019-20 NCHC All-Rookie Team. He version of development. And every league across the world has its took a midseason trip to the Czech Republic to represent the United own nuances that try to attract the game’s top competition. But States in the 2020 World Junior Championship, where he proceeded after the completion of the long-awaited 2020 NHL Draft in early to lead the team with four goals in the tournament. And if Noreen October, it’s clear that whatever model the United States Hockey knows anything about Shane Pinto, and he does, this is just the League is using, more should follow suit. beginning of the young skater’s career accomplishments.

This year’s draft marked the third consecutive year that the USHL “The one thing I know about Shane is that whatever his ceiling is – and has seen at least 51 of its players selected by National Hockey he’s still a young kid so it’s too early to say what that is – whatever it League franchises. The Tri-City Storm set a franchise record with six is, he’s going to reach it. He is not going to stop working at it.” players picked, and head coach and director of hockey operations, Pinto was one of 13 Storm players that have been selected in the Anthony Noreen, credits the competitiveness of the league as a reason why NHL clubs look to the USHL in drafts. past three NHL Drafts. Other names include the likes of and Isaiah Saville, both of whom have worn the USA crest at the “There are no easy nights in our league,” Noreen said. “I believe World Junior Championship. They all fit the mold of a player that our league, next to the National Hockey League, is the toughest Noreen looks for to compete on his teams. league in the world to score in. There’s no space, there’s no room, “When we’re building our draft and when we’re tendering guys there’s no easy ice, no wide-open games. It’s a man’s game right and recruiting players, trying to build our team, we’re not from the first game of the season all the way through the worried about where they’re committed to, where they’re end…If you get a guy from our league, you’re getting a ranked on Central Scouting or how many points they had proven competitor.” or anything like that,” the coach from Chicago said. “We One of those competitors that Noreen has coached have intangibles that are just our type of guys. We want during his first three seaons with the Storm was the hard, skilled guys. We want guys that can skate, we want Ottawa Senators second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, guys that work, that compete, high-character.” forward . The Franklin Square, New York, native Shane Pinto Another benefit of developing players in the USHL is the entered his lone season in the league with the Lincoln layout of the league’s schedule, with the majority of Stars. Midway through the season, it was evident that Pinto games on Friday and Saturday evenings. That leaves large chunks in was a top-tier player in the league and the Stars were not headed between series’ of games for players to improve on and off the ice. to the postseason. When they made the decision to trade their And do it quickly. leading scorer to a team with a chance at a championship run, Noreen jumped at the opportunity. “They get better from week-to-week. That’s one of the things we see here over the course of a season and it’s really fun to track, “I thought there was a ton of promise in Shane. What I really liked especially first-year guys coming in,” Noreen said. “There’s enough about him was I thought he was a relentless worker, I thought he time in between games that you can address areas where they was extremely coachable and there was something about him can get better. You can address it on film, you can address it in skill that reminded me a lot of those special guys, like a , sessions, you can address it in team practices.” like a Zac Jones,” Noreen explained. “You could tell he was absolutely determined to become a pro and reach his potential. That was While Noreen, now in his fourth season at the helm, has seen it first- really the determining factor in going after him.” hand with the Storm during his tenure in Nebraska, he knows that the upward trend is not isolated to his team. In total, 160 players The Storm advanced to the Western Conference Final where from the USHL have been NHL Draft selections over the past three they were outed by the eventual Clark Cup champions, the Sioux years. Thirty-six of them were taken within the top-50 picks of each Falls Stampede, but Pinto delivered in every way that Tri-City had draft. The impact that these players are making at higher levels is hoped. The 6-foot-3 forward collected 32 points (17G-15A) in the constantly increasing, and showing no signs of slowing down. final 30 games of the regular season and then went on to record a team-high nine points in six playoff games. No other Storm skater “If you look at the trajectory from where players in our league are had more than five in the postseason. going, they’re becoming more and more reliable guys, not just on Division I college rosters, but NHL rosters. They’re guys that will bring Pinto excelled in his freshman year at the University of North it every night, they’re high-character guys, they’re guys that will Dakota, finishing third in points among all Fighting Hawks skaters compete and guys you’d like to build a team around.”

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NCAA CHAMPIONS NCAA ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE HOCKEY’S IMPACT ON THE NHL FIRST TEAM SELECTIONS PLAYER COLLEGE SEASON(S) PLAYER COLLEGE SEASON(S) For more than 100 years, college hockey has offered the very best ...... University of Minnesota Duluth...... 2017-18 David Farrance ...... Boston University ...... 2019-20 American players the opportunity to play high level hockey and Will Butcher ...... University of Denver...... 2016-17 Adam Fox ...... Harvard University. . . . . 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 represent some of the finest universities in the nation, all while earning Troy Terry...... University of Denver...... 2016-17 Quinn Hughes...... University of Michigan...... 2018-19 a college degree. Blake Christensen. . . . . American International College...... 2018-19 Gage Ausmus...... University of North Dakota ...... 2015-16 Troy Terry...... University of Denver...... 2017-18 In the last few decades – sparked in part by the in 1980 Keaton Thompson. . . . . University of North Dakota ...... 2015-16 Will Butcher ...... University of Denver...... 2016-17 Nick Maricic...... Yale University...... 2012-13 Jack Eichel...... Boston University...... 2014-15 – NCAA hockey has become a growing path to the NHL. USA Hockey’s Matt Grzelcyk ...... Boston University...... 2014-15 Bill Arnold...... Boston College...... 2011-12 National Team Development Program has contributed to that trend, Jake McCabe...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2013-14 with dozens of NTDP alumni advancing to the NHL after enjoying further Justin Faulk...... University of Minnesota Duluth...... 2010-11 Austin Czarnik ...... Miami University...... 2012-13 development at the college level. Trent Palm ...... University of Minnesota Duluth...... 2010-11 ...... University of North Dakota ...... 2012-13 ...... University of Michigan...... 2012-13 ...... Boston College...... 2009-10 College hockey flows through USA Hockey Arena annually with the ...... Boston University...... 2009-10 Colby Cohen...... Boston University...... 2008-09 Blake Geoffrion...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2009-10 NTDP vs. NCAA College Series that has featured everything from local Jason Lawrence...... Boston University...... 2008-09 Rhett Rakhshani...... University of Denver...... 2009-10 favorites, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, to Luke Popko ...... Boston University...... 2008-09 Ian Cole ...... University of Notre Dame...... 2008-09 college hockey powerhouses the University of North Dakota and Jamie McBain...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2008-09 University of Wisconsin. Vinny Saponari ...... Boston University...... 2008-09 ...... University of Minnesota...... 2008-09 Kevin Shattenkirk ...... Boston University...... 2008-09 Colin Wilson...... Boston University...... 2008-09 Ask a former NCAA hockey player the most important thing they took from Brian Strait ...... Boston University...... 2008-09 ...... Boston College...... 2007-08 Kevin Porter...... University of Michigan...... 2007-08 their college hockey experience and you never know what you’ll hear. ...... Boston University...... 2008-09 T.J. Hensick...... University of Michigan...... 2006-07 Colin Wilson...... Boston University...... 2008-09 Jack Johnson...... University of Michigan...... 2006-07 Ryan Suter talks about the excitement of playing in front of rabid fans Mike Brennan...... Boston College...... 2007-08 Matt Carle...... University of Denver...... 2005-06 at Wisconsin. Quinn Hughes raves about the development he enjoyed Greg Moore...... University of Maine...... 2005-06 Nathan Gerbe...... Boston College...... 2007-08 as a player at Michigan. ...... Colorado College...... 2005-06 Ryan Hayes ...... Boston College...... 2007-08 Matt Carle...... University of Denver...... 2004-05 Blake Geoffrion appreciates the education that he had to fall back Brandon Gentile...... Michigan State University...... 2006-07 Patrick Eaves ...... Boston College...... 2004-05 on after a career-ending injury. Jack Eichel looks at the opportunity he Bryan Lerg...... Michigan State University...... 2006-07 T.J. Hensick...... University of Michigan...... 2004-05 Brett Sterling...... Colorado College...... 2004-05 had – for the first time in his life – to play for his school. You never know Jim McKenzie...... Michigan State University...... 2006-07 Mark Stuart ...... Colorado College...... 2004-05 what you’ll hear. But college hockey’s impact typically can be broken Mike Ratchuk...... Michigan State University...... 2006-07 ...... University of Minnesota...... 2003-04 down to two numbers: Matt Auffrey...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2005-06 John-Michael Liles. . . . . Michigan State University...... 2002-03 Freddy Meyer ...... Boston University...... 2002-03 Jake Dowell ...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2005-06 NCAA alumni, once a rarity in the NHL, now make up Mike Komisarek ...... University of Michigan...... 2001-02 Robbie Earl ...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2005-06 Jordan Leopold...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 one out of three NHL players, including a record 327 Jeff Likens ...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2005-06 Andy Hilbert...... University of Michigan...... 2000-01 players in 2018-19. Former NCAA players comprised 20% Jordan Leopold...... University of Minnesota...... 2000-01 33% of the NHL just 15 years ago, but that number continues Jack Skille...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2005-06 HOBEY BAKER AWARD to grow. Matt Carle...... University of Denver...... 2004-05 PLAYER COLLEGE SEASON(S) J.D. Corbin...... University of Denver...... 2004-05 David Farrance...... Boston University ...... 2019-20 Former college players include elite young players who honed their Geoff Paukovich ...... University of Denver...... 2004-05 Will Butcher ...... University of Denver...... 2016-17 skills at the NTDP like Eichel and Zach Werenski. Other NTDP and col- Matt Carle...... University of Denver...... 2003-04 Jack Eichel...... Boston University ...... 2014-15 lege alums who are star NHLers include Phil Kessel, Dylan Larkin and J.D. Corbin...... University of Denver...... 2003-04 Blake Geoffrion...... University of Wisconsin ...... 2009-10 . Kevin Porter...... University of Michigan...... 2007-08 Charlie McAvoy Keith Ballard...... University of Minnesota...... 2002-03 Matt Carle...... University of Denver...... 2005-06 Jake Fleming ...... University of Minnesota...... 2002-03 Jordan Leopold...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 There are multiple signs that the 33% number is trending upwards. Last Barry Tallackson...... University of Minnesota...... 2002-03 year, 36% of all NHL debuts came from players who played college THERE’S ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL you will hear from former college hockey HOBEY BAKER AWARD FINALISTS hockey. Each NHL Draft features dozens of current and future NCAA players, one that doesn’t fit into numeric values like 33% or 92%. Jon Waibel...... University of Minnesota...... 2002-03 PLAYER COLLEGE SEASON(S) Travis Weber...... University of Minnesota...... 2002-03 Adam Fox ...... Harvard University...... 2018-19 players, many of whom come to campus from the NTDP. J.T. Compher...... University of Michigan...... 2015-16 Keith Ballard...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 “Those were the best years of my life.” Thatcher Demko...... Boston College ...... 2015-16 Jake Fleming ...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 Austin Czarnik ...... Miami University...... 2012-13 College hockey enjoys one of the best graduation That phrase comes up time and again, from current NHL players, rates of any NCAA Division I men’s sport, with 92% of all Adam Hauser ...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 Colin Wilson...... Boston University ...... 2008-09 current doctors and lawyers, even current undergraduates. Nathan Gerbe...... Boston College ...... 2007-08 92% players earning their degree. Jordan Leopold...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 Nathan Davis...... Miami University...... 2006-07 There are no statistics to help define it, no numbers that equate to the Barry Tallackson...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 T.J. Hensick...... University of Michigan...... 2006-07 That graduation rate means a great deal – whether it’s a player like experience of playing in front of thousands of fellow students, pep Jon Waibel...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 Greg Moore...... University of Maine ...... 2005-06 bands, and even more loyal alumni. Travis Weber...... University of Minnesota...... 2001-02 Brett Sterling...... Colorado College ...... 2005-06 Rocco Grimaldi who earned his degree while playing in the NHL, or all Patrick Eaves...... Boston College ...... 2004-05 the others who never reached that level of hockey. Bill Cass...... Boston College...... 2000-01 T.J. Hensick...... University of Michigan...... 2004-05 The greatest experiences aren’t defined by numbers, or statistics. Justin Forrest...... Boston College...... 2000-01 Brett Sterling...... Colorado College ...... 2004-05 They’re intangible, and yet easily identifiable: “The best years of my life.” Each year, a post-secondary education becomes more and more Barrett Heisten...... University of Maine...... 1998-99 Keith Ballard...... University of Minnesota...... 2003-04 John-Michael Liles...... Michigan State University ...... 2002-03 important to success in today’s economy. Student-athletes who ensure Doug Janik...... University of Maine...... 1998-99 that education – and fulfill it while pursuing their athletic careers – set For more information on NCAA hockey, visit collegehockeyinc.com R.J. Umberger ...... ...... 2002-03 Andy Hilbert...... University of Michigan...... 2000-01 themselves up for success both on and off the ice. or follow @collegehockey on and @collegehockeyinc on Instagram. Jordan Leopold...... University of Minnesota...... 2000-01

2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 46 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 47 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW I IS FOR …. USA HOCKEY ALPHABET A – Z International: the two NTDP teams usually play six times internationally each year. The U17s compete in the I Under-17 World Challenge in Canada in early November before going to Europe, twice, for the Four Nations in December and the Five Nations in February. Meanwhile the U18s compete across the pond for Five Nations in November and February before competing in the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in April. A IS FOR …. Arena – Since the start of the 2015 season, USA A Hockey Arena has served as the home rink to the JJ IS FOR …. NTDP. Prior to then, the Ann Arbor Ice Cube was Jackson, Jeff – The father of the program. Jackson served as the first national coach and senior home to the NTDP. J director of the NTDP from 1996-2000 and is currently the head coach at Notre Dame. Johannson, Jim – or JJ, as he was known to many in the hockey world. He was the heart and soul B IS FOR …. of USA Hockey, and helped select the 2018 U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team. He passed away Blue Line – There are two blue lines on unexpectedly on January 21, 2018. The NTDP honors Johannson with a “JJ” logo in the ice. B a hockey rink, the distance between them is called the neutral zone. K IS FOR …. Kane, Patrick – The Buffalo, N.Y., native played for the NTDP from 2004-06, K winning a IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Angelholm, Sweden. C IS FOR …. CJ’s Restaurant – A big part of USA Hockey Arena, CJ’s Kane won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL MVP in 2015-16 and regularly feeds the NTDP teams and opponents some has won three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks. C of the best pre- and post-game meals available. L IS FOR …. D IS FOR …. Larkin, Dylan – A former NTDP standout, Larkin Drive-In – The USA Hockey Arena parking lot is converted was drafted in the first round (No. 15 overall) by L the Detroit Red Wings in 2014. He currently serves into a drive-in movie theatre in the summer months. The season began this last year in June and has been as an alternate captain for the Red Wings. D extended through October for the first time ever! M IS FOR …. E IS FOR …. Matthews, Auston – The Scottsdale, Arizona Eaves, Mike – Eaves served as the head coach for the NTDP native was the No. 1 overall pick by the Toronto from 2000-02. Coach Eaves led the United States to its first ever M Maple Leafs in 2016. He holds the NTDP single- gold medal at the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship (2002) season points record with 117 in 2014-15. E and first ever gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship (2004). N IS FOR …. F IS FOR …. National Hockey League - 97 former NTDP players laced up the skates for an NHL team last season . In addition, two former NTDP coaches - Five – The number of players from the NTDP who have been drafted first (2002-04) and (2003-2009) - currently serve as head coaches for overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Rick DiPietro was the first NTDP player selected the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators, respectively, and fourteen No. 1 overall by the New York Islanders in 1999. Jack Hughes was the most N former NTDP skaters have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup. F 5 recent, taken by the New Jersey Devils, last June.

G IS FOR …. O IS FOR …. Goal – Did you know that Cole Caufield set the NTDP Omaha – currently home to the USHL’s Omaha Lancers, all-time goals record with 126? The next closest player is one of the 16 teams that comprise the league the NTDP Phil Kessel, who finished his career with 104 tallies. O plays in. Omaha was also home to the Omaha Knights G and hosted during the 1945-46 season. H IS FOR …. Hughes - Quinn (2015-17), Jack (2017-19) and Luke (2019-present). The Hughes’ are one of two families to have three players go through the P IS FOR ….. Power Play – A power play occurs when one team NTDP. Quinn was drafted seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in has more skaters than the other due to penalties 2018 and made the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2019-20. Jack was drafted called on the ice. The man-advantage creates the H first overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2019. Luke currently plays for P best opportunities for the team to score. the U.S. National under-18 Team.

2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 48 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 49 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW Q IS FOR …. ALL-TIME RECORD BOOK Quick Shifts – Hockey players are at their best when they have Q fresh legs. Taking quick shifts, in the 30-45 second range for for- wards, keeps the skaters fresh for the entirety of the game. Skater Records for a Career Goaltender Records for a Career CAREER GAMES CAREER GAMES NAME SEASONS GAMES NAME SEASONS GAMES R IS FOR …. 1. . . . .J.D. Forrest...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 208 1. . . . Rob Bonk...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 97 Rushmore – the eagle is the official mascot of the 2. . . . . . . . . . 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01...... 182 2. . . . Rick DiPietro...... 1997-98, 1998-99 ...... 92 NTDP. You can see Rushmore at schools, community 3. . . . .Freddy Meyer...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 172 3. . . . Dylan St. Cyr...... 2015-16, 2016-17 ...... 84 R 4. . . . .Connor Dunlop. . . . . 1997-98, 1998-99...... 157 4. . . . Nicholas Pannoni...... 1998-99, 1999-00 ...... 83 events and every NTDP game throughout the season! 5. . . . .John Sabo...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 154 5. . . . Jeff Frazee ...... 2003-04, 2004-05 ...... 80 6. . . . .John Wroblewski. . . . . 1997-98, 1998-99...... 152 . . . . Travis Weber...... 1999-00, 2000-01 ...... 80 7. . . . .Dwight Helminen. . . . 1999-00, 2000-01...... 148 7. . . . Spencer Knight...... 2017-19 ...... 78 S IS FOR …. 8. . . . .Brad Winchester. . . . . 1997-98, 1998-99...... 146 . . . . Cameron Rowe...... 2017-19 ...... 78 9. . . . .Quinn Fylling ...... 1998-99, 1999-00...... 143 9. . . . Brandon Maxwell...... 2007-08, 2008-09 ...... 76 Shootout – a shootout occurs after and features . . . . .Jon Waibel...... 1998-99, 1999-00...... 143 . . . . Gerald Coleman...... 2000-01, 2001-02 ...... 76 three players for each team in the USHL. Whichever team CAREER GOALS CAREER WINS S scores more during a shootout wins the game. NAME SEASONS GOALS NAME SEASONS WINS 1. . . . .Cole Caufield...... 2017-19...... 126 1. . . . . Spencer Knight...... 2017-19 ...... 59 2. . . . .Phil Kessel ...... 2003-04, 2004-05...... 104 2. . . . . Rick DiPietro...... 1997-98, 1998-99 ...... 52 3. . . . .Patrick Kane ...... 2004-05, 2005-06...... 84 . . . . . Jeff Frazee ...... 2003-04, 2004-05 ...... 52 4. . . . ....... 2007-08, 2008-09...... 81 T IS FOR …. 5. . . . .Auston Matthews. . . . 2013-14, 2014-15...... 79 4. . . . . Jack Campbell...... 2008-09, 2009-10 ...... 49 Ten – the number of gold medals that Team USA 6. . . . .Jack Hughes...... 2017-19...... 74 5. . . . . Dylan St. Cyr...... 2015-16, 2016-17...... 46 has won at the International Ice Hockey Federation 7. . . . .Andy Hilbert...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 73 6. . . . . Joe Palmer*...... 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06...... 45 10 8. . . . .Oliver Wahlstrom . . . . 2016-17, 2017-18...... 72 7. . . . . Rob Bonk...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 44 T IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship. Team USA has 9. . . . .Clayton Keller...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 71 8. . . . . Brandon Maxwell. . . . . 2007-08, 2008-09 ...... 43 medaled 17 times overall at the event. 10...... Jack Eichel...... 2012-13, 2013-14...... 67 . . . . . Nicholas Pannoni. . . . . 1998-99, 1999-00 ...... 43 10. . . . . Collin Olson**...... 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13...... 40 CAREER ASSISTS NAME SEASONS ASSISTS CAREER SAVE PERCENTAGE Minimum 30 games played 1. . . . .Jack Hughes...... 2017-19...... 154 NAME SEASONS SAVE% U IS FOR …. 2. . . . .. . . . . 2013-14, 2014-15...... 122 1. . . . . Jeff Frazee ...... 2003-04, 2004-05 ...... 924 3. . . . .Clayton Keller...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 118 Unity, Sacrifice, Attitude…USA! – is the battle cry started 2. . . . . Jimmy Howard ...... 2001-02 ...... 922 4. . . . .Trevor Zegras...... 2017-19...... 100 3. . . . . Drew Commesso. . . . . 2019-20 ...... 920 in the first years of the National Team Development 5. . . . .Auston Matthews. . . . 2013-14, 2014-15...... 88 U 4. . . . . Brad Phillips ...... 2005-06 ...... 917 Program and national teams chant it after every win. It . . . . .Patrick Kane ...... 2004-05, 2005-06...... 88 . . . . . Jack Campbell...... 2008-09, 2009-10 ...... 917 is one of the many USA Hockey slogans you will see on . . . . .J.D. Forrest...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 88 8. . . . .Sonny Milano...... 2012-13, 2013-14...... 85 6. . . . . Brett Bennett...... 2004-05, 2005-06 ...... 916 the walls around USA Hockey Arena. 9. . . . .Andy Hilbert...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 80 7. . . . . Thatcher Demko . . . . . 2012-13 ...... 914 10...... Matthew Tkachuk . . . . 2013-14, 2014-15...... 77 8. . . . . Spencer Knight...... 2017-19 ...... 912 . . . . . ...... 2001-02 ...... 912 CAREER POINTS 10. . . . . Jake Oettinger ...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 911 V IS FOR …. NAME SEASONS PTS . . . . . John Gibson...... 2009-11 ...... 911 1. . . . .Jack Hughes...... 2017-19...... 228 Videoboard – the videoboard is where you can see V 2. . . . .Clayton Keller...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 189 Minimum 30 games played CAREER GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE the replays during the game as well as special fan 3. . . . .Phil Kessel ...... 2003-04, 2004-05...... 180 NAME SEASONS GAA . . . . .Cole Caufield...... 2017-19...... 180 1. . . . . Thatcher Demko . . . . . 2012-13 ...... 2.06 shots! There are two videoboards in USA Hockey Arena. 5. . . . .Patrick Kane ...... 2004-05, 2005-06...... 172 2. . . . . Jack Campbell...... 2008-09, 2009-10 ...... 2.14 6. . . . .Jeremy Bracco. . . . . 2013-14, 2014-15...... 168 3. . . . . Jeff Frazee ...... 2003-04, 2004-05 ...... 2.43 7. . . . .Auston Matthews. . . . 2013-14, 2014-15...... 167 8. . . . .Andy Hilbert...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 153 4. . . . . Spencer Knight...... 2017-19 ...... 2.46 W IS FOR …. 9. . . . .Jack Eichel...... 2012-13, 2013-14...... 139 5. . . . . Jake Oettinger ...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 2.48 Winning! The NTDP enters the 2020-21 season with . . . . .Jeremy Morin...... 2007-08, 2008-09...... 139 6. . . . . Collin Olson**...... 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14...... 2.49 W 7. . . . . Jared Rutledge...... 2010-11, 2011-12 ...... 2.53 299 USHL wins since entering the league in 2004. CAREER POINTS (Defenseman) 8. . . . . Brad Phillips ...... 2005-06 ...... 2.54 NAME SEASONS PTS . . . . . Brett Bennett...... 2004-05, 2005-06 ...... 2.54 1. . . . .J.D. Forrest...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 111 10. . . . . Adam Hauser...... 1997-98 ...... 2.67 2. . . . .Cam York...... 2017-19...... 103 X IS FOR …. 3. . . . .Freddy Meyer...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 99 4. . . . .Adam Fox...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 86 CAREER SHUTOUTS * Played one game in 2003-04 ** Played five games in 2013-14 X’s and O’s – coach’s speak for the on-ice 5. . . . .Jack Johnson...... 2003-04, 2004-05...... 81 NAME SEASONS SO gameplan on a night-by-night basis. 6. . . . .Quinn Hughes...... 2015-16, 2016-17...... 77 1. . . . . Jack Campbell...... 2008-09, 2009-10 ...... 10 X 7. . . . .Henry Thrun...... 2017-19...... 76 2. . . . . Collin Olson**...... 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14...... 9 . . . . .Chad Krys...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 76 3. . . . . Jeff Frazee ...... 2003-04, 2004-05 ...... 8 9. . . . .Erik Johnson...... 2004-05, 2005-06...... 75 4. . . . . Drew Commesso. . . . . 2018-2020 ...... 6 10...... Dom Fensore ...... 2017-19...... 73 . . . . . Thatcher Demko . . . . . 2012-13 ...... 6 Y IS FOR …...... Rick DiPietro...... 1997-98, 1998-99 ...... 6 Youngstown Phantoms - the NTDP’s most CAREER PENALTY MINUTES . . . . . Jared Rutledge...... 2010-11, 2011-12 ...... 6 NAME SEASONS PIM . . . . . Josh Unice...... 2005-06, 2006-07 ...... 6 common opponent each year, and also 1. . . . .Neil Komadoski. . . . . 1998-99, 1999-00...... 483 8. . . . . Drew DeRidder ...... 2017-18 ...... 5 2. . . . .Freddy Meyer...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 467 our neighbors in the state of Ohio! . . . . . Brett Bennett...... 2004-05, 2005-06 ...... 5 3. . . . .Jack Johnson...... 2003-04, 2004-05...... 380 Y . . . . . Rob Bonk...... 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00...... 5 4. . . . .Jason Reimers...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 350 5. . . . .Brad Winchester. . . . . 1997-98, 1998-99...... 328 10. . . . . Adam Hauser...... 1997-98 ...... 4 Z IS FOR …. 6. . . . .Joey Hope ...... 1998-99, 1999-00...... 327 . . . . . Jimmy Howard ...... 2001-02 ...... 4 7. . . . .Art Femenella...... 1998-99, 1999-00...... 322 . . . . . Edwin Minney...... 2012-13, 2013-14 ...... 4 Zamboni – the Zamboni is what cleans 8. . . . .Andy Hilbert...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 315 . . . . . Adam Murray...... 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09...... 4 the ice and makes it smooth during 9. . . . .John Sabo...... 1997-98, 1998-99...... 313 . . . . . Jake Oettinger ...... 2014-15, 2015-16...... 4 intermissions for our players to skate on. 10...... Michael McCarron. . . 2011-12, 2012-13...... 310 . . . . . Tim Roth...... 2000-01, 2001-02 ...... 4 Z . . . . . Willie Yanakeff ...... 2008-09 ...... 4 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 50 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 51 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW THE ROAD TO

Despite still earning a quarterfinal round bye, the setback against the Canadians forced GOLD the U.S. to face the Russians once more in the semifinals. This time, however, the Americans put their collective foot on the gas early, scoring what proved to be the game-winning goal 7:16 into the opening period when Lyndie Lobdell beat a defender and fired a wrist shot past Russian goaltender Yulia Volkova. The U.S. tacked on a pair of insur- ance goals and Milford, Michigan native Amanda Thiele stopped 15 shots in a

performance in goal to secure the team’s 13th-straight berth to the gold-medal game t

of the tournament. Haley Winn (Rochester, N.Y.) After Canada defeated Finland, 4-1, in their semifinal contest, it Kiara Zanon (Fairport, N.Y.) celebrates her overtime goal t was clear the Americans would once again face their neighbors to the north and the storied border battle between the two countries break, and Nicholson’s backhand pass across the top of the goal would take center stage for the 12th time in the event’s 13-year mouth found Zanon who fired home the golden goal to put the U.S. history. atop the podium once more.

Despite scoring early in the opening frame and outshooting the The victory extended Team USA’s unprecedented medal streak to Canadians in two of the three periods, the U.S. could not capitalize 13 straight tournaments. Now finishing at the top of the podium in again to secure a victory in 60 minutes. Canada put on the pressure five of the last six IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships, the U.S. in the final stanza, tying the game at the 5:38 mark of the period. In owns a record eight gold medals in the event. addition, a pair of penalties led to the U.S. being down a skater for much of last five minutes of regulation. But the win provided something much more valuable than laurels and trophies. It had been a long year since that heartbreaking loss After fending off a flurry of shots from the Canadians on the penalty in Obihiro, but thanks to Zanon’s overtime winner, Few rivalries contend with that of the historic tug-of-war between The Americans had gotten on the board early in the 2020 gold- kill to open the extra frame, defender Haley Winn nearly won the the goal of redemption was finally realized. And that makes this the U.S. and Canadian national hockey programs. From the 2010 medal game thanks to a power-play tally from , but Abbey Murphy game for the Americans 7:30 into the extra period, but her shot from year’s tournament run that much sweeter. IIHF World Junior Championship to the 2018 Olympics, the compe- the Canadians managed to knot things up with a power-play goal the right circle rang off the left post. tition, athleticism and passion at every level of the storied rivalry on of their own in the opening minutes of the third period, forcing the “This is the best feeling ever,” said Skylar Vetter, Team USA’s lone both the men’s and women’s side are a spectacle to witness. contest into extra minutes as they had done just a year prior. The With time waning and a second overtime frame seeming inevitable, returning goaltender from the 2019 tournament. “Especially after game was marked with nail-biting stretches of back-and-forth forward Kiara Zanon teamed up with captain Maggie Nicholson to what happened to us last year. We just came back and we On a blustery January night in Bratislava, Slovakia, that rivalry was action, close shots and narrow misses, not unlike the rest of the force a turnover at the defensive blueline. With just over three minutes wanted to get this one so badly. And we did. We’re just so happy put on display once more. It was well past 11 p.m. inside Hall 1 of tournament for the Americans. the Vladimir Dzurilla Arena and locked in a heated battle for a gold remaining in the period, the pair skated up the ice on a 2-on-0 about this.” medal at the 2020 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship were The road to the gold-medal game was challenging. Despite the Under-18 national teams from Canada and the United States. opening the championship with a 4-1 win over Finland, the following The U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team poses after winning gold at the 2020 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship two games of Team USA’s five-game slate were decided by just a t A gold-medal match up between the Canadians and Americans goal each. has become all too common at the Under-18 Women’s Worlds. Twelve of the previous 13 tournaments have come down to the The Americans, who many had considered to be the tournament two North American powerhouses, with the U.S. claiming eight favorites, were humbled after earning a narrow 1-0 victory against gold medals and Canada taking five. a competitive Russian team that featured a quick transitioning offense and a stellar goaltender. Thanks to the heroics of forward At this latest tournament, however, the gold-medal game was Ella Huber, who scored the lone goal of the game late in the third worth more than just another trophy. After winning four straight period, the U.S. headed into a matchup against a perennially tournament crowns from 2015 to 2018, Canada broke the Americans’ dominant Canadian team for their final game of the group stage. streak at the 2019 event in Obihiro, Japan, defeating the U.S., 2-1, “We were looking forward to playing Canada,” said head coach after tying the game to force overtime. Maura Crowell. “ It’s hard to describe the rivalry between the “Everyone had tons of belief in each other,” said Dominique Petrie, U.S. and Canada, and at the U-18 level we’ve had unbelievable captain of the 2019 U18 squad. “We all talk about being such a games over the years.” close-knit family. I believe in every one of my teammates, and I knew In another back-and-forth row between the two squads, Canada we could go out and do it. The chips just didn’t fall in our favor.” edged the U.S., 2-1, scoring 20 seconds into the first period and After losing in such heartbreaking fashion just a year earlier, the U.S. adding a second goal to put the game out of the Americans’ arrived in Bratislava hungry for redemption. reach in the third frame.

2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 52 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW 2020-21 NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 53 AMERICA’S NHL STARS OF TOMORROW JACK ALL-TIME RECORD BOOK Skater Records for a Single Season Goaltender Records for a Single Season SINGLE-SEASON GOALS SINGLE-SEASON WINS EICHEL NAME SEASON GOALS NAME SEASON WINS 1...... Cole Caufield ...... 2018-19...... 72 1...... Spencer Knight ...... 2018-19...... 32 2...... Auston Matthews...... 2014-15...... 55 ...... Thatcher Demko...... 2012-13...... 32 3...... Cole Caufield ...... 2017-18...... 54 3...... Rick DiPietro...... 1998-99...... 31 4...... Patrick Kane...... 2005-06...... 52 4...... Jeff Frazee...... 2004-05...... 29 ...... Phil Kessel...... 2003-04...... 52 ...... Joe Palmer ...... 2005-06...... 29 ...... Phil Kessel...... 2004-05...... 52 6...... Nicholas Pannoni...... 1999-00...... 28 7...... ...... 2015-16...... 50 7...... Spencer Knight ...... 2017-18...... 27 8...... Oliver Wahlstrom...... 2017-18...... 48 ...... Jack Campbell...... 2008-09...... 27 ...... Jeremy Morin...... 2007-08...... 48 9...... Drew DeRidder ...... 2017-18...... 26 10...... Adam Hall ...... 1997-98...... 43 10...... Jake Oettinger...... 2015-16...... 25 ...... Luke Opika...... 2014-15...... 25 SINGLE-SEASON ASSISTS NAME SEASON ASSISTS SINGLE-SEASON SAVE PERCENTAGE Minimum 20 games played 1...... Jack Hughes ...... 2018-19...... 78 2...... Jack Hughes ...... 2017-18...... 76 NAME SEASON SAVE% 3...... Clayton Keller...... 2015-16...... 70 1...... Jeff Frazee...... 2004-05...... 932 4...... Jeremy Bracco...... 2014-15...... 64 2...... Jimmy Howard...... 2001-02...... 922 5...... Auston Matthews...... 2014-15...... 62 3...... Jack Campbell...... 2008-09...... 921 6...... Trevor Zegras ...... 2018-19...... 61 ...... John Gibson...... 2010-11...... 921 7...... Jeremy Bracco...... 2013-14...... 58 ...... Brad Phillips ...... 2005-06...... 921 ...... Sonny Milano...... 2013-14...... 58 6...... Drew Commesso...... 2019-20...... 920 9...... Matthew Tkachuk...... 2014-15...... 57 7...... Joseph Woll...... 2015-16...... 918 10...... Jack Roslovic...... 2014-15...... 53 8...... Jeff Frazee...... 2003-04...... 916 9...... Jake Oettinger...... 2014-15...... 915 10...... Thatcher Demko...... 2012-13...... 914 SINGLE-SEASON POINTS NAME SEASON POINTS SINGLE-SEASON 1...... Auston Matthews...... 2014-15...... 117 GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE 2...... Jack Hughes ...... 2017-18...... 116 Minimum 20 games played 3...... Jack Hughes ...... 2018-19...... 112 NAME SEASON GAA 4...... Clayton Keller...... 2015-16...... 107 1...... Thatcher Demko...... 2012-13...... 2.04 5...... Patrick Kane...... 2005-06...... 102 2...... Drew Commesso...... 2019=20...... 2.05 6...... Cole Caufield ...... 2018-19...... 100 3...... Jack Campbell...... 2008-09...... 2.08 7...... Phil Kessel...... 2004-05...... 98 4...... Jeff Frazee...... 2004-05...... 2.13 8...... Matthew Tkachuk...... 2014-15...... 95 5...... Joseph Woll...... 2015-16...... 2.14 9...... Oliver Wahlstrom...... 2017-18...... 94 6...... Jack Campbell...... 2009-10...... 2.21 ...... Jeremy Bracco...... 2014-15...... 94 7...... Spencer Knight ...... 2018-19...... 2.36

8...... Jake Oettinger...... 2015-16...... 2.38 9...... Rick DiPietro...... 1998-99...... 2.46 SINGLE-SEASON POINTS (Defenseman) 10...... Collin Olson ...... 2011-12...... 2.48 NAME SEASON POINTS 1...... Cam York...... 2018-19...... 65 SINGLE-SEASON SHUTOUTS 2...... Adam Fox...... 2015-16...... 59 NAME SEASON SO 3...... Quinn Hughes ...... 2016-17...... 53 1...... Jack Campbell...... 2008-09...... 6 4...... Freddy Meyer...... 1998-99...... 51 ...... Thatcher Demko...... 2012-13...... 6 5...... Adam Clendening...... 2009-10...... 49 ...... Jeff Frazee...... 2004-05...... 6 ...... Erik Johnson...... 2005-06...... 49 4...... Drew DeRidder ...... 2017-18...... 5 7...... Chad Krys...... 2014-15...... 47 5...... Brett Bennett...... 2004-05...... 4 Hometown: North Chelmsford, MA 8...... Bryan Miller...... 2000-01...... 46 ...... Jack Campbell...... 2009-10...... 4 Position: Center 9...... Noah Hanifin ...... 2013-14...... 45 ...... Rick DiPietro...... 1998-99...... 4 ...... Jack Johnson...... 2004-05...... 45 ...... Adam Hauser...... 1997-98...... 4 Height: 6’2” Weight: 201 lbs ...... Jimmy Howard...... 2001-02...... 4 SINGLE-SEASON PENALTY MINUTES ...... Edwin Minney...... 2013-14...... 4 NHL Team: Buffalo Sabres ...... Collin Olson ...... 2011-12...... 4 NAME SEASON PIM Drafted: 2015, 1st RD (#2 OVR) by BUF ...... Jared Rutledge...... 2011-12...... 4 1...... Kyle Clark...... 1997-98...... 287 ...... Josh Unice...... 2006-07...... 4 2...... Neil Komadoski...... 1999-00...... 253 ...... Willie Yanakeff...... 2008-09...... 4 USA HOCKEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 3...... Barrett Heisten ...... 1997-98...... 245 4...... Neil Komadoski...... 1998-99...... 230 • IIHF Men’s World Championship 5...... Freddy Meyer...... 1997-98...... 224 Appearances: 3 (2015 - Bronze, 2017, 2019) 6...... Jack Johnson...... 2004-05...... 209 7...... Matt Doman ...... 1997-98...... 208 • IIHF Men’s World Junior Championship Appearances: 2 (2014, 2015) 8...... Matt Junkins ...... 1998-99...... 198 • IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship 9...... Patrick Foley...... 1998-99...... 197 Appearances: 2 (2013 - Silver, 2014 - Gold) 10...... Jason Reimers ...... 1998-99...... 194 • NTDP Stats: 67 goals and 72 assists in 111 games (2012-2014)

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