Team USA Game Notes 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship • Helsinki, Finland Team USA (0-0-0-0) vs. Finland (0-0-0-0) Dec. 22, 2012, 1:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. ET) • Pre-Tournament Game #2 Team USA Schedule USA Hockey Communications Contact: Matt Trevor Email: [email protected] • Cell: 011 447 540 704 113 Thursday, Dec. 20 -- Helsinki, Finland vs. Sweden (ex.) W, 3-2 OT ToDAY’s Game NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. ET re-air USA concludes its pre-tournament schedule with today’s game against Finland at Helsinki Ice Hall (capacity: 8,200). Late on Sunday (Dec. 23), the U.S. heads to Ufa, Russia for the 2013 Saturday, Dec. 22 -- Helsinki, Finland International Federation World Junior Champion- vs. Finland (ex.) 1:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. ET) ship. Tournament play begins Dec. 26, though Team USA’s first NHL Network: Live, 1 p.m. ET re-air game is Dec. 27 vs. Germany. Finland finished fourth in the 2012 IIHF World Junior Cham- Thursday, Dec. 27 -- Ufa, Russia pionship, falling to Canada in the bronze-medal game. A year vs. Germany 8:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. ET) ago, Team USA lost to Finland, 4-1, in the preliminary round. NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. ET re-air Goalie John Gibson started that game and made 23 saves. The NHL.com: Live Stream U.S. and Finland are not scheduled to meet in the 2013 World Junior Championship as they are in separate groups. Friday, Dec. 28 -- Ufa, Russia vs. Russia 8 p.m. (9:00 a.m. ET) LAST GAME: USA 3, Sweden 2 (OT) NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. ET re-air Defenseman scored on a blast from the NHL.com: Live Stream right 1:38 into overtime to propel Team USA to the 3-2 overtime victory vs. Sweden. The Swedes scored at 2:35 of Sunday, Dec. 30 -- Ufa, Russia the first period, but the U.S. bounced back with a power-play vs. Canada 3:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. ET) by defenseman Connor Murphy. Ryan Hartman converted NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. re-air a Mario Lucia feed early in the second period to put the U.S. NHL.com: Live Stream ahead 2-1. Sweden tied the game in the final minute of the second stanza. The third period was scoreless. Goalies Gar- Monday, Dec. 31 -- Ufa, Russia ret Sparks and split time in net. Sparks started and vs. Slovakia 4:00 p.m. (5 a.m. ET) stopped 17-of-18 shots, while Gilles made 18 saves, including NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. re-air 15 in the third period. Each team went 1-for-9 on the power play. NHL.com: Live Stream Team USA stopped a pair of Swedish five-on-three chances. Head Coach Phil Housley Inside the Boxscore Phil Housley is serving as the head Team USA won 32-of-60 faceoffs (53.3%) against Sweden. coach of the U.S. National Junior Team Sean Kuraly took a team-high 13 draws, winning seven, includ- for the first time. Previously, he held as- ing the final faceoff of the game that directly resulted inthe sistant coaching positions for the 2007 game-winning goal. Also of note, Alex Galchenyuk won five-of- and 2011 U.S. National Junior Teams six faceoffs. that received bronze medals. Additional- Three skaters logged 20-plus minutes against the Swedes. ly, Housley was an assistant coach for the 2011 U.S. Men’s Vince Trocheck saw 20:11 of ice time to lead all forwards. De- National Team. fensemen Shayne Gostisbehere and Connor Murphy, who A seven-time member of the U.S. Men’s National each tallied a goal, registered 21:16 and 21:03, respectively. Team (1982, 1986, 1989, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003), Hou- sley earned a silver medal with the U.S. Olympic Men’s Decisions, Decisions Ice Hockey Team at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The final 23-man roster (13 forwards, 7 defensemen, 3 goalies) In 1996 helped Team USA to a first-place finish at the for the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team will be announced the . He made his Team USA debut at evening of Dec. 22 on USAHockey.com. the 1982 IIHF World Junior Championship. Housley spent 21 seasons in the NHL (1982-2003) Welcome Back and has the highest career point total (1,232) by an Team USA returns three players from the 2012 IIHF World Ju- American defenseman. He is a member of the IIHF and nior Championship. Forward J.T. Miller played in all six games U.S. Hockey Halls of Fame. last year, registering two goals and two assists. Defenseman A native of South St. Paul, Minn., Housley is in his ninth season as the head coach of the Stillwater (Minn.) Web: usahockey.com • Twitter: @usahockey High School boys’ ice hockey team. Facebook: facebook.com/usahockey Team USA Game Notes (’12, 2nd rd., 42nd overall) NHL Rights NHL TOR (’11, 7th rd., 190th overall) (’11, TOR CGY (’12, 3rd rd., 75th overall) CGY ANA (’11, 2nd rd., 39th overall) (’11, ANA 2013 Draft Eligible PHX (’11, 1st rd., 20th overall) PHX (’11, CBJ (’11, 4th rd., 98th overall) CBJ (’11, WPG (’12, 1st rd., 9th overall) PHI (’12, 3rd rd., 78th overall) BUF (’12, 2nd rd., 44th overall) BOS (’12, 3rd rd., 85th overall) CGY NYR (’12, 1st rd., 28th overall) SJS (’11, 5th rd., 133rd overall) SJS (’11, NYR (’11, 1st rd., 15th overall) NYR (’11, MIN (’11, 2nd rd., 60th overall) MIN (’11, CGY (’11, 4th rd., 104th overall) (’11, CGY MTL (’12, 1st rd., 3rd overall) MTL WSH (’12, 6th rd., 167th overall) Free Agent Free 2013 Draft Eligible TOR (’11, 1st rd., 22nd overall) (’11, TOR FLA (’12, 2nd rd., 33rd overall) FLA NJD (’11, 5th rd., 129th overall) NJD (’11, FLA (’11, 3rd rd., 64th overall) (’11, FLA NSH (’12, 3rd rd., 66th overall) NJD (’12, 1st rd., 29th overall) Jason Hodges, New Baltimore, Mich. 2012-13 Team (League) 2012-13 Team Guelph Storm (OHL) Providence College (HEA) Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Portland Winterhawks (WHL) Sting (OHL) Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) Univ. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Univ. Union College (ECACH) Univ. of (WCHA) Univ. Boston Univ. (HEA) Boston Univ. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) Univ. Miami Univ. (CCHA) Miami Univ. Connecticut Whale (AHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA) Univ. Boston College (HEA) (OHL) Miami Univ. (CCHA) Miami Univ. Cornell Univ. (ECACH) Cornell Univ. (OHL) (OHL) Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA) Univ. Michigan Tech Univ. (WCHA) Univ. Tech Michigan Saginaw Spirit (OHL) Harvard Univ. (ECACH) Harvard Univ. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) Blainville-Boisbriand Athletic Trainers: Stan Wong, Boca Raton, Fla. Stan Wong, Trainers: Athletic Colorado Springs, Colo. Trevor, Communications: Matt INC. HOCKEY, USA President: Ron DeGregorio, Salem, N.H. Executive Director: Dave Ogrean, Colorado Springs, Colo. Rossi, , Ill. Tony President, International Council Chairperson: Vice Naples, Fla. L. Bush, Jr., Chairman of the Board: Walter Colorado Springs, Colo. Communications: Dave Fischer, Senior Director, Mich. Arbor, (OHL) Hometown Elmhurst, Ill. South Portland, Maine Pittsburgh, Pa. Texas Plano, Dublin, Ohio Chanhassen, Minn. Rochester, Mich. Rochester, Margate, Fla. Eau Claire, Wis. Charlestown, Mass. Lakeville, Minn. Dublin, Ohio East Palestine, Ohio Plymouth, Minn. Carneys Point, N.J. , Wis. Livonia, Mich. Fairport, N.Y. West Dundee, Ill. West Loveland, Ohio Rossmoor, Calif. Rossmoor, Brighton, Mich. Pittsburgh, Pa. North Reading, Mass. Chicago, Ill.

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2 Team USA Game Notes Jacob Trouba was the youngest player Rangers) is tied for fifth in the OHL in on Team USA in 2012. He collected both goals against average (2.33) and Roster Breakdown two assists and was Team USA’s Play- save percentage (.929). Also in the Home States of Team USA er of the Game vs. Canada on Dec. 31, OHL, Garret Sparks (Guelph Storm) Michigan 4 2011. John Gibson made has a league-best 950 saves and four Ohio 4 one start last year, making 23 saves on . 3 27 shots in a loss to Finland. Minnesota 3 Team Building Massachusetts 2 Gold Medal Pedigree Sixteen of the 26 players on the U.S. Pennsylvania 2 The has won the last four National Junior Team preliminary ros- Wisconsin 2 IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Champion- ter were members of the U.S. National California 1 ships. Fifteen players on the 2013 U.S. Team Development Program. Addi- 1 National Junior Team roster have won tionally, Sean Kuraly and Mario Lucia Maine 1 gold medals at those events, including played brief stints with the NTDP dur- New Jersey 1 four players who have won twice; Ty- ing their junior careers. New York 1 ler Biggs and Rocco Grimaldi did so in The list of past NTDP members in- Texas 1 2010 and 2011, while Seth Jones and cludes forwards Riley Barber (2011-12), Jacob Trouba equaled the feat in 2011 Cole Bardreau (2009-11), Tyler Biggs Birth Year and 2012. The other gold medalists in (2009-11), Rocco Grimaldi (2009-11), 1993 16 2011 were Cole Bardreau, John Gib- Ryan Hartman (2010-12), Blake Pietila 1994 10 son, Jake McCabe, J.T. Miller, Connor (2009-11), Stefan Matteau (2009-11), Murphy and Blake Pietila. In 2012, Ri- J.T. Miller (2009-11); defensemen Matt College Ties ley Barber, Matt Grzelcyk, Ryan Hart- Grzelcyk, Seth Jones, Jake McCabe Miami University 2 man, Patrick Sieloff and Brady Skjei (2009-11), Connor Murphy (2009-11), University of Minnesota 2 also stood atop the medal stand. Patrick Sieloff (2010-12), Brady Skjei Boston College 1 (2010-12), Jacob Trouba (2010-12); Boston University 1 League Leaders and goaltender John Gibson (2009- Cornell University 1 A number of U.S. players are prominent 11). Harvard University 1 scorers in their respective leagues. University of Michigan 1 Leading the way is Alex Galchenyuk Youthful Exuberance Michigan Tech University 1 (Sarnia Sting), whose 27 goals in 33 Typically a tournament for 19-year University of North Dakota 1 games are tied for first in the olds, the U.S. roster includes 10 play- University of Notre Dame 1 Hockey League. Vince Trocheck (Sagi- ers born in 1994, including five of Providence College 1 naw Spirit) is fifth on the OHL points nine defensemen (Matt Grzecyk, Seth Union College 1 list with 50 (24-26) in 35 games. Seth Jones, Patrick Sieloff, Brady Skjei, Ja- University of Wisconsin 1 Jones (Portland Winterhawks) has 28 cob Trouba). The others are forwards points (8-20) to rank fifth among West- Riley Barber, Alex Galchenyuk, Ryan Other Leagues ern Hockey League defensemen and Hartman, Stefan Matteau and goalie OHL 8 second for WHL rookies. Jon Gillies. AHL 1 John Gaudreau (Boston College) is QMJHL 1 tied for seventh in NCAA hockey with Family ties WHL 1 23 points. His 11 goals are tied for A number of U.S. players have family roots third in the college ranks. Blake Pi- in college and/or professional hockey. Player Stats etila (Michigan Tech University) has - Riley Barber’s dad, Don, played at Average Age: 19 years, 3 months 10 goals in 17 games, which is tied for Bowling Green State University and in Average Height: 6’1” (185 cm) seventh in the NCAA. Riley Barber (Mi- the NHL. Average Weight: 196 lbs. (89 kg) ami University) is the top point-getter - Tyler Biggs’ dad, Don, played in the Shoots/Catches: Left: 17 Right: 8 among rookies in the NCAA with eight NHL. goals and 22 points in 18 games. - Alex Galchenyuk’s father, Alexander, Oldest Player: Goalie John Gibson (Kitchener played in the International Hockey Sean Kuraly (1/20/93)

Pronunciation Guide Alex GALCHENYUK...... Gal-CHEN-yuck Youngest Player: John GAUDREAU...... GOO-dro Seth Jones (10/3/94) Jon GILLIES...... GILL-eez Rocco Grimaldi...... ROCK-o grih-MALL-dee Shayne GOSTISBEHERE..... GOST-iss-bear Sean KURALY...... Kur-RALLY Matt GRZELCYK...... GRIZZ-lick Mario LUCIA...... Loo-CHEE-ah Patrick SIELOFF...... SEE-loff Stefan Matteau...... Steff-ON Muh-TOE Brady SKJEI...... shay Stefan Noesen...... STEFF-en NAY-sen Jacob TROUBA...... TROO-ba Blake Pietila...... Pee-ET-uh-luh Cole BARDREAU...... bahr-DROW Vince Trocheck...... TRO-check Jim Vesey...... VEE-zee

3 Team USA Game Notes League, including Milwaukee, where OTHER USA HOCKEY HAPPENINGS Team USA and the NHL Alex was born, and throughout Europe. - John Gaudreau’s dad, Guy, skated at Overall Draft Picks (23) IIHF Women’s U18 World Championship Norwich University. The U.S. Women’s National Under-18 - Jon Gillies dad, Bruce, played in the Team travels to Heinola & Vierumäki, First Round (7) IHL. Finland, to take on the world at the 3 Alex Galchenyuk (MTL-12) - Seth Jones’ father, Ron “Popeye”, IIHF U18 Women’s World Champion- 9 Jacob Trouba (WPG-12) did not play hockey, however, he had ship Dec. 29, 2012-Jan. 5, 2013. With 15 J.T. Miller (NYR-11) an 11-year career in the National Bas- the tournament entering its sixth year, 20 Connor Murphy (PHX-11) ketball Association and is currently a Team USA will be looking for its fourth 22 Tyler Biggs (TOR-11) coach for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets. gold medal, having captured the title in 28 Brady Skjei (NYR-12) - Sean Kuraly’s father, Rick, starred at 2008, 2009 and 2011. Visit usahockey. 29 Stefan Matteau (NJD-12) Miami University and is the program’s com for more information. Second Round (5) career scoring leader. 33 Rocco Grimaldi (FLA-11) - Mario Lucia’s dad, Don, also played at 39 John Gibson (ANA-11) World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Notre Dame and is the head coach of The 2013 World Under-17 Hockey 42 Patrick Sieloff (CGY-12) the University of Minnesota men’s ice Challenge takes place Dec. 28, 2012- 44 Jake McCabe (BUF-12) hockey team. Jan. 4, 2013, in Drummondville and 60 Mario Lucia (MIN-11) - Stefan Matteau’s dad, Stephane, had Victoriaville, Quebec The U.S. National Third Round (5) a 14-year NHL career that included a Under-17 Team, part of USA Hockey’s 64 Vince Trocheck (FLA-11) Stanley Cup Championship with the NTDP, has placed in the top three for 66 Jim Vesey (NSH-12) . six consecutive tournaments (2006, 75 Jon Gillies (CGY-12) - Jake McCabe’s dad, David, played 2008-12). The U.S. won in 2010 and 78 Shayne Gostisbehere (PHI-12) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. has finished second the last two years. 85 Matt Grzelcyk (BOS-12) - Connor Murphy’s dad, Gord, played Visit usantdp.com for more information. Fourth Round (2) 14 seasons in the NHL and is on the 98 Mike Reilly (CBJ-11) coaching staff of the 104 John Gaudreau (CGY-11) Hockey Weekend Across America - Blake Pietila has a brother, Chad, and USA Hockey presents the sixth annu- Fifth Round (2) cousin, Aaron, playing alongside him at al Hockey Weekend Across America, 129 Blake Pietila (NJD-11) Michigan Tech. His uncle, Jim Storm, presented by CCM, Feb. 15-17, 2013. 133 Sean Kuraly (SJ-11) also played for the . Hockey Weekend Across America is Sixth Round (1) - Jim Vesey’s father, Jim, played at Mer- focused on celebrating the sport and 167 Riley Barber (WSH-12) rimack College and also in the NHL. those involved while sharing hockey Seventh Round (1) with new audiences. For complete cov- 190 Garret Sparks (TOR-11) 2010 WJC GOLD MEDAL REVISITED erage visit NHL Network-US will air World Juniors HockeyWeekendAcrossAmerica.com. By Team history prior to next week’s tournament Calgary 3 in Ufa, Russia. Featured prominently Florida 2 on Christmas Day will be Team USA’s New Jersey 2 road to gold in the 2010 tournament, New York Rangers 2 held in Saskatoon, Sask. Toronto 2

Anaheim 1 December 25, 2012 Schedule Boston 1 2 p.m. ET - 2010 Quarterfinals - Buffalo 1 USA vs. Finland Columbus 1 4 p.m. ET - 2010 Semifinals - Minnesota 1 USA vs. Sweden Montreal 1 6 p.m. ET - 2010 Gold Medal Game - Nashville 1 USA vs. Canada Philadelphia 1 Phoenix 1 San Jose 1 U.S. Medals at the WJC Washington 1 2011 Bronze Keith Allain Winnipeg 1 2010 Gold Dean Blais 2007 Bronze Ron Rolston 2004 Gold Mike Eaves 1997 Silver Jeff Jackson 1992 Bronze Walt Kyle 1986 Bronze Dave Peterson

4 Team USA Game Notes USA vs. Finland • Dec. 20, 2012 • Pre-Tournament #1 Vantaa Valtti Arena • Helsinki, Finland (1,642)

Scoring By Period Team 1 2 3 OT Total Sweden 1 2 0 0 2 USA 1 1 0 1 3

First Period – Scoring: 1, SWE, Molin (Froberg), 2:35; 2, USA, Murphy (Vesey, Trocheck), 4:51 (pp). Penalties: SWE, Team (too many men), 4:03; USA, Team (too many men), 6:46; USA, Team (too many men), 12:52; USA, Gostisbehere (slashing), 16:05; USA, Hartman (holding), 17:02; SWE, Arnesson (tripping), 19:21.

Second Period – Scoring: 3, USA, Hartman (Lucia), 3:48; 4, SWE, Rakell (Vikstrand, Sandberg), 19:26 (pp). Penal- ties: SWE, Pettersson (tripping), 6:02; USA, Gostisbehere (hooking), 9:11; SWE, Forsberg (slashing), 13:24; SWE, Arnesson (interference), 16:23; USA, Murphy (high-stick- ing), 18:36.

Third Period – Scoring: None. Penalties: USA, Gal- chenyuk (holding), 4:11; USA, Biggs (tripping), 11:49; SWE, Sorensen (tripping), 13:11; SWE, Lindholm (high- sticking), 15:57; USA, Team (too many men), 17:16; SWE, Djoos (tripping), 18:02.

Overtime - Scoring: 5, USA, Gostisbehere (Kuraly), 1:38. Penalties: None.

Scoring By Period Team 1 2 3 OT Total USA 10 12 8 2 32 Sweden 10 12 15 0 37

Goaltender (SH/SV) 1 2 3 OT Total USA, Sparks, 31:27 9/10 8/8 -- -- 17/18 Gillies, 30:11 -- 3/4 15/15 0/0 18/19 SWE, Lundstrom, 61:38 9/10 11/12 8/8 1/2 29/32

Power Play: USA 1-9; Sweden 1-9 Penalties: USA 9-18; Sweden 9-18

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