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GENERAL TEAM TEAM USA USA HOCKEY TEAM USA HISTORY & INFORMATION USA STAFF LEADERSHIP OPPONENTS RESULTS 2009 U.S. Men’s National UNDER-18 Team GENERAL TEAM TEAM USA USA HOCKEY TEAM USA HISTORY & INFORMATION USA STAFF LEADERSHIP OPPONENTS RESULTS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE GROUP A: Canada Sweden GROUP B: Russia United States Germany Switzerland Finland Slovakia Czech Republic Norway DATE GAME COMPETING TEAMS TIME VENUE Thursday, April 9 1 Czech Republic-Sweden 4:00 PM Moorhead Sports Center 2 Germany-Canada 4:30 PM Urban Plains Center 3 Finland-Russia 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 4 Norway-United States 8:00 PM Urban Plains Center Friday, April 10 5 Switzerland-Czech Republic 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 6 Slovakia-Norway 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Saturday, April 11 7 Sweden-Germany 4:00 PM Moorhead Sports Center 8 Canada-Switzerland 4:00 PM Urban Plains Center 9 Russia-Slovakia 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 10 United States-Finland 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Sunday, April 12 11 Germany-Czech Republic 5:00 PM Moorhead Sports Center 12 Norway-Russia 5:00 PM Urban Plains Center Monday, April 13 13 Sweden-Switzerland 4:00 PM Moorhead Sports Center 14 Czech Republic-Canada 4:00 PM Urban Plains Center 15 Finland-Norway 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 16 United States-Slovakia 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Tuesday, April 14 17 Switzerland-Germany 4:00 PM Moorhead Sports Center 18 Canada-Sweden 4:00 PM Urban Plains Center 19 Slovakia-Finland 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 20 Russia-United States 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Wednesday, April 15 Day Off Thursday, April 16 21 QF1 4:00 PM Urban Plains Center 22 A4-B5 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 23 QF2 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Friday, April 17 24 SF1 4:00 PM Urban Plains Center 25 B4-A5 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 26 SF2 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Saturday, April 18 27 A4-B4 4:00 PM Moorhead Sports Center 28 A5-B5 7:30 PM Moorhead Sports Center 29 L(A2-B3)-L(B2-A3) 7:30 PM Urban Plains Center Sunday, April 19 30 Bronze Medal Game 3:00 PM Urban Plains Center 31 Gold Medal Game 7:00 PM Urban Plains Center All times local Game times are subject to change 2009 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team MEDIA GUIDE / 3 GENERAL TEAM TEAM USA USA HOCKEY TEAM USA HISTORY & INFORMATION USA STAFF LEADERSHIP OPPONENTS RESULTS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................ 3 Tournament Schedule.................................................................................. 3 This is USA Hockey...................................................................................... 6 This is USA Hockey’s NTDP.......................................................................... 7 Tournament Information .............................................................................. 8 TEAM USA .................................................................................................... 9 2009 U.S. Under-18 National Team Roster.................................................. 10 Players ........................................................................................................ 12-35 By The Numbers.......................................................................................... 36 TEAM USA STAFF .......................................................................................... 37 Jim Johannson • Assistant Executive Director, Hockey Operations ................ 39 Scott Monaghan • Director of Operations, NTDP.......................................... 39 Ron Rolston • Head Coach.......................................................................... 40 Chadd Cassidy • Assistant Coach................................................................ 41 Tim Taylor • Assistant Coach........................................................................ 42 Joe Exter • Goaltending Coach .................................................................... 43 Jay Varady • Video Coordinator.................................................................... 43 Support Staff .............................................................................................. 44-46 USA HOCKEY LEADERSHIP............................................................................ 47 Ron DeGregorio • President ........................................................................ 48 Dave Ogrean • Executive Director ................................................................ 48 Tony Rossi • Vice President, International Council Chair .............................. 49 Walter Bush • Chairman of the Board.......................................................... 49 TEAM USA OPPONENTS ................................................................................ 51-54 HISTORY & RESULTS .................................................................................... 55 2008 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team Statistics .................................. 57 Year-By-Year Rankings ................................................................................ 58 Year-By-Year All-Stars and Directorate Award Winners.................................. 59 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team All-Time Leaders .................................. 61 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team All-Time U.S. Results and Record ........ 62 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team All-Time Roster .................................... 63 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team All-Time Coaching Staff........................ 67 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS The 2009 United States National Under-18 Team Media Guide was produced by USA Hockey, Inc., the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States. EDITORIAL STAFF: Chris Peters, Dave Fischer and Carly Peters LAYOUT & DESIGN: Dana Ausec TEMPLATE DESIGN: Apex Communications; Colorado Springs, Colo. 2009 U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team MEDIA GUIDE / 5 GENERAL TEAM TEAM USA USA HOCKEY TEAM USA HISTORY & INFORMATION USA STAFF LEADERSHIP OPPONENTS RESULTS THIS IS THIS IS USA HOCKEY’S USA HOCKEY NTDP FOUNDED: 1996 / LOCATION: / Dave Ogrean, Executive Director Ann Arbor, Mich. / WEBSITE: www.usahockey.com/usantdp FOUNDED: 1936-37 / LEADERSHIP: Ron DeGregorio, President NHL DRAFT IMPACT: 152 players drafted; 31 first-round picks; Three players selected first overall: Colorado Springs, Colo. / WEBSITE: www.usahockey.com NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: Patrick Kane (Chicago, 2007) - Erik Johnson (St. Louis, 2006) - Rick DiPietro (NY Islanders, 2000) MEMBERSHIP BASE: Nearly 600,000 Players, Coaches, Officials and Fans of the Game USA HOCKEY, INC., is the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States. In 1996, USA Hockey launched a revolutionary new initiative called the NATIONAL TEAM Its mission is to promote the growth of hockey in America and provide the best possible experience DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, based in Ann Arbor, Mich. In its 12th season of play in 2008-09, the for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport. goal of this full-time development program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for USA Hockey is the official representative to the United States Olympic Committee and the participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not International Ice Hockey Federation. In this role, USA Hockey is responsible for organizing and only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice. training men’s and women’s teams for international tournaments, including the IIHF World Championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Closer to home, USA Hockey works The program is composed of two squads - the U.S. National Under-18 and Under-17 Teams. The with the National Hockey League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association on matters of Under-17 Team competes in the North American Hockey League and also participates in three mutual interest. international events annually. The U.S. National Under-18 Team does not play in a league. Its USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support and development of grassroots hockey programs. schedule includes games against NCAA Division I opponents, contests vs. junior teams, as well as USA Hockey is divided into 12 geographical districts throughout the United States. competition in three international tournaments. Each district has a registrar to register teams/players; a referee-in-chief to register officials and The Ann Arbor Ice Cube, a first-class facility consisting of three ice sheets, locker rooms, offices, a organize clinics; a coach-in-chief to administer educational programs for coaches; a risk manager to oversee liability and safety programs; and a skill development program administrator to facilitate training area and weight room is home to the NTDP. Unlike other competitive athletic teams, the learn-to-play programs for youth players and their parents. success of the NTDP is not gauged on wins and losses. Instead, the focus is on the development of skills and acquiring experience against older competitors. For players, USA Hockey annually conducts regional and national championship tournaments in various age classifications; sponsors regional and national player identification and development “The National Team Development Program provides a tremendous opportunity for the elite young camps; studies and makes recommendations for protective equipment; distributes Hat Trick, players in our country,” said Ron DeGregorio, president of USA Hockey. “We’ve developed many Playmaker and