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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

POOL A: Canada, Denmark Germany, Russia, POOL B: , , , Sweden, Switzerland

Date Game Opponents Time Venue Sun.,April 13 1 Canada vs. Germany 1:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 2 Sweden vs. Belarus 3:00 p.m. Arena Kazan 3 Slovakia vs. Russia 5:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 4 Switzerland vs. United States 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Mon.,April 14 5 Slovakia vs. Denmark 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 6 Belarus vs. United States 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 7 Germany vs. Russia 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 8 Switzerland vs. Finland 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Tues., April 15 9 Denmark vs. Canada 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 10 Finland vs. Sweden 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Wed.,April 16 11 Germany vs. Slovakia 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 12 Belarus vs. Switzerland 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 13 Russia vs. Canada 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 14 United States vs. Sweden 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Thurs., April 17 15 Finland vs. Belarus 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 16 Denmark vs. Germany 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena Fri.,April 18 17 Canada vs. Slovakia 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 18 Sweden vs. Switzerland 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 19 Russia vs. Denmark 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 20 United States vs. Finland 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Sat.,April 19 Day Off Sun.,April 20 21 QF1 vs. QF1 1:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 22 5B vs. 4A 1:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 23 QF2 vs. QF2 5:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 24 4B vs. 5A 5:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Mon.,April 21 25 SF1 vs. SF1 3:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 26 5A vs. 5B 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 27 SF2 vs. SF2 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 28 4A vs. 4B 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Tues., April 22 29 L21 vs. L23 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena Wed.,April 23 30 L25 vs. L27 3:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 31 W25 vs.W27 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena

* Schedule is subject to change.All game times are local.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION 2008 IIHF World Under-18 Tournament Schedule ...... 1

TEAM USA 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team Roster ...... 4 Players ...... 5 By The Numbers ...... 27

TEAM Ryan Bourque...... 5 Kevin McCarey ...... 16 Joe Cannata...... 6 Philip McRae ...... 17 Robbie Czarnik...... 7 Colin Moore ...... 18 Justin Florek...... 8 ...... 19 Patrick Gaul ...... 9 Aaron Ness...... 20 Ryan Grimshaw...... 10 Kyle Palmieri ...... 21 Ryan Hegarty ...... 11 Nick Pryor ...... 22 ...... 12 Vinny Saponari...... 23 Sam Lofquist ...... 13 Jordan Schroeder...... 24 Sean Lorenz ...... 14 David Warofsky...... 25 Brandon Maxwell ...... 15 David Wohlberg ...... 26

USA STAFF John Hynes – ...... 28 Tim Taylor – ASSISTANT COACH ...... 29 – ASSISTANT COACH ...... 29 John Wroblewski – ASSISTANT COACH ...... 30 Scott Monaghan – GENERAL MANAGER ...... 30

USA HOCKEY LEADERSHIP Ron DeGregorio – PRESIDENT...... 32 Dave Ogrean – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ...... 32 Tony Rossi – VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL CHAIR ...... 33 Walter L. Bush, Jr. – CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ...... 33

HISTORY U.S. National Under-18 Team Record Book ...... 35 U.S. National Under-18 Team All-Time Roster...... 37 U.S. National Under-18 Team All-Time Coaching Staff and Record ...... 40 2007 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 41 2006 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 42 2005 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 43 2004 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 44 2003 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 45 2002 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 46 2001 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 47 2000 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 48 1999 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results...... 49

Credits Editorial Staff: Jon Oman, Dave Fischer Cover Design: Dana Ausec

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Team USA IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 4

2008 U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM

GOALTENDERS (2) No Name Ht (cm) Wt (kg) Birthdate S/C Hometown 2007-08 Team 31 Joe Cannata 6-1 (185) 214 (97) 1/2/90 L Wakefield, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team 29 Brandon Maxwell 6-0 (183) 187 (85) 3/22/91 L Winter Park, Fla. U.S. National Under-17 Team

DEFENSEMEN (7) 5 Ryan Grimshaw 6-0 (183) 192 (87) 1/28/90 R Rochester, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team 24 Ryan Hegarty 6-0 (183) 196 (89) 5/16/90 L Arlington, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team 28 Sam Lofquist 6-1 (185) 181 (82) 3/15/90 R Faribault, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 3 Sean Lorenz 6-0 (183) 191 (87) 3/10/90 R Littleton, Colo. U.S. National under-18 Team 20 Aaron Ness 5-10 (178) 170 (77) 5/18/90 L Roseau, Minn. Roseau High School 22 Nick Pryor 5-11 (180) 184 (83) 9/6/90 L Woodbury, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 2 David Warsofsky 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 5/30/90 L Marshfield, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team

FORWARDS (13) 17 Ryan Bourque 5-7 (170) 160 (73) 1/3/91 L Boxford, Mass. U.S. National Under-17 Team 7 Robbie Czarnik 6-0 (183) 178 (81) 1/25/90 R Washington, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team 6 Patrick Gaul 5-7 (170) 180 (82) 2/27/90 L Pittsburgh, Pa. U.S. National Under-18 Team 19 Justin Florek 6-4 (194) 195 (88) 5/18/90 L Marquette, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team 8 Danny Kristo 5-11 (180) 172 (78) 6/18/90 R Eden Prairie, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 26 Kevin McCarey 5-11 (180) 192 (87) 3/24/90 R Baldwinsville, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team 18 Philip McRae 6-2 (188) 190 (86) 3/15/90 L Chesterfield, Mo. (OHL) 21 Colin Moore 5-10 (178) 175 (79) 5/21/90 R Medfield, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team 11 Jeremy Morin 6-0 (183) 185 (84) 4/16/91 R Auburn, N.Y. U.S. National Under-17 Team 16 Kyle Palmieri 5-10 (178) 180 (82) 2/1/91 R Montvale, N.J. U.S. National Under-17 Team 27 Vinny Saponari 6-0 (183) 179 (81) 2/15/90 R Powder Springs, Ga. U.S. National Under-18 Team 9 Jordan Schroeder 5-9 (175) 178 (81) 9/29/90 R Prior Lake, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 14 David Wohlberg 6-0 (183) 177 (81) 7/18/90 L South Lyon, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team

TEAM STAFF USA HOCKEY, INC. Head Coach President John Hynes – Dexter, Mich. Ron DeGregorio – Salem, N.H. Assistant Coaches Executive Director Tim Taylor – Gilford, Conn. Dave Ogrean – Colorado Springs, Colo. Joe Exter – Cranston, R.I. Chairmand of the Board John Wroblewski – Neenah,Wis. Walter L. Bush, Jr. – Edina, Minn. General Manager Vice President, International Council Chair Scott Monaghan – Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Tony Rossi – , Ill. Team Leader Director, Media & Public Relations Mark Jorgensen – Marshall, Minn. Dave Fischer – Colorado Springs, Colo. Equipment Manager Brock Bradley – Ypsilanti, Mich. Athletic Trainer Jacob Greer – Canton, Mich. Media Relations Jon Oman – Crookston, Minn. Team Physician Dr. Jolie Holschen – Ann Arbor, Mich.

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RYAN BOURQUE

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’7” (170) WEIGHT: 160 (73) 17 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 1/3/91 HOMETOWN: Boxford, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of New Hampshire (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 19 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 41 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 38 points (17-21) … Finished with nine points (5-4) in 15 international games ... Recorded three points (2-1) in helping the U.S. National Under-17 Team earn a second-place finish at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia ... Notched three points (2-1) for Team USA as a team at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, , where the squad finished second ... Contributed three points (1-2) in four games to help the U.S. National Under-18 Team secure a first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. FAVORITES

U.S. Born Player ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE Chris Drury 2006-07: Played 29 games for Cushing Academy (Mass.) and recorded 50 points ( 1 9 - 3 1 ) . NHL Team PERSONAL Video Game Son of Ray and Christine Bourque ... Has one sister, M e l i s s a , and one brother, C h r i s NHL 2007 . . . R y a n ’s father is Hockey Hall of Famer , who played 1,612 National H o c k e y League games for the Boston Bruins and ... R y a n ’s Book b r o t h e r, C h r i s , played for Boston University (2004-05) and now skates for the Eleven Seconds H e r s h e y Bears of the ...Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to the University of New Hampshire (HEA). Favorite Movies Wedding Crashers Miracle

Sporting Event To Watch Hockey

Superstition Showering Before Games

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 19 2 7 9 14 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 41 15 12 27 10 2006-07 Cushing Academy 29 19 31 50 n/a

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JOE CANNATA

# POSITION: HEIGHT: 6’1” (185) WEIGHT: 214 (97) 31 CATCHES: Left BIRTHDATE: 1/2/90 HOMETOWN: Wakefield, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 28 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and posted a 14-3-1 record with a .901 save percentage and a 2.54 goals-against average ... Appeared in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland, notching a 2-2 record with a .908 save percentage and a 2.10 goals-against average ... Started two games in helping Team USA secure a first-place finish at the 2008 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland ... Filed a 2-0 record and a 2.67 goals-against average in the tournament.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE FAVORITES 2006-07: Played 18 games at Boston College High School (Mass.) going 16-1-1 Magazine with a 1.01 goals against average ... Was named Boston College High School Most Sports Illustrated Valuable Player, Boston Globe Catholic Conference All-Star, Boston Herald Dream Team and to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Team. Professional Team Boston Red Sox PERSONAL Movie Son of Joe and Joan Cannata ... Has two brothers, Michael and Brian ...Attends Ann Miracle Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Merrimack College (HEA). Video Game MLB 2007

U.S. Born Player Rick DiPietro

Sporting Event To Watch NHL

Skates Bauer

Statistics Year Team GP W L T GAA SV% 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 28 14 13 1 2.54 .901 2006-07 Boston College High School 18 16 1 1 1.01 .968

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ROBBIE CZARNIK

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 178 (81) 7 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 1/25/90 HOMETOWN: Washington, Mich. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of (CCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and notched 30 points (15-15) … Totaled four points (2-2) in eight international games ... Doled out one assist in four games for Team USA at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ...Tallied three points (1-2) in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Recorded 29 points (17-12) in 65 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005-06: Played for Honeybaked (Midget Minor AAA) of the Midwest Elite Hockey FAVORITES League – along with current NTDP teammate David Wohlberg – as the team won the NHL Team Michigan AAA state championship ... Tallied 131 points (53-78) in 66 games. Senators

Video Game PERSONAL Call of Duty 4 Son of Rob and Denise Czarnik ... Has one brother, Cory ...Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Movie the (CCHA). Tommy Boy

TV Show Entourage

Foot To Cook Steak

Websites google.com .com

Musician Kenny Chesney

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 15 15 30 28 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 65 17 12 29 68 2005-06 Honeybaked 66 53 78 131 84

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JUSTIN FLOREK

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6’4” (194) WEIGHT: 195 (88) 19 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/18/90 HOMETOWN: Marquette, Mich. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Northern Michigan University (CCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one game with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and registered 13 points (5-8) … Handed out one assist in eight international games ... Participated with Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Doled out one assist in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Led the U.S. National Under-17 Team with 32 points (21-11) in 66 games.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE FAVORITES 2005-06: Played for the Marquette (Mich.) Electricians (Midget Major AAA) of the Movie Midwest Elite Hockey League and recorded 59 points (26-33) in 55 games. Happy Gilmore

NHL Team PERSONAL Red Wings Son of Tom and Donna Florek ... Has one brother, Joel ...Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Northern Actress Michigan University (CCHA). Jessica Alba

Website espn.com

Place To Shop Cabelas

Place To Visit Alaska

TV Show Pardon the Interruption

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 47 5 8 13 24 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 1 0 0 0 2 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 66 21 11 32 52 2005-06 Marquette 55 26 33 59 n/a

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PATRICK GAUL

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’7” (170) WEIGHT: 180 (82) 6 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 2/27/90 HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, Pa. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Notre Dame (CCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 48 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one game with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 26 points (8-18) … Distributed two assists in eight international games ... Dished out both helpers for Team USA during four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Participated in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Recorded 31 points (13-18) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE FAVORITES 2005-06: Played in 86 games for the Pittsburgh (Pa.) Hornets (Midget Minor AAA) Movie of the Midwest Elite Hockey League and totaled 101 points (29-72) … Captained Braveheart the 2006 U.S. Under-17 Select Team White at the Three Nations Tournament – along with current NTDP teammate Ryan Grimshaw – where he recorded five points (2-3) NHL Team in four games. Flyers

Actor PERSONAL Owen Wilson Son of Joe and Margaret Gaul … Has one brother, Joe, and three sisters, Meghan, Erin and Calli … Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has signed a Website National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). flyers.com

Video Game Call of Duty 4

Musician Kenny Chesney

TV Show Family Guy

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 48 8 18 26 42 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 1 0 0 0 0 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 66 13 18 31 64 2005-06 86 29 72 101 72

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RYAN GRIMSHAW

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 192 (87) 5 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 1/28/90 HOMETOWN: Rochester, N.Y. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Harvard University (ECACH)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and recorded nine points (2-7) … Distributed one assist in eight international games ... Participated in four games for Team USA at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Dished out one helper in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Appeared in 43 games with the National Team Development Program, including 32 contests with the U.S. National Under-17 Team, where he recorded five points (3-2). Tallied three points (1-2) in 11 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team.

FAVORITES ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE Movie 2005-06: Played for the Salisbury (Conn.) School and tallied seven points (1-6) in Invincible 28 contests ... Skated with the 2006 U.S. Under-17 Select Team White at the Three Nations Tournament – along with current NTDP teammate Patrick Gaul – where he NHL Team recorded two assists in four games.

Musician PERSONAL Kenny Chesney Son of Rick and Jodie Grimshaw and Cathie and Gary Graus ... Has one brother, Tyler, and one sister, MacKenzie ... Has four step siblings, Jessie, Jon, Scotty and Website Jared ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed facebook.com to Harvard University (ECACH).

Place To Shop Ralph Lauren Polo

Actor Mark Wahlberg

TV Show Lost

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 2 7 9 39 2006-07 U.S. National Under-18 Team 11 1 2 3 10 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 32 2 3 5 62 2005-06 Salisbury 28 1 6 7 6

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RYAN HEGARTY

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 196 (89) 24 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/16/90 HOMETOWN: Arlington, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Maine (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and recorded 19 points (7-12) … Tallied two points (1-1) in eight international games ... Chipped in both of his points (1-1) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Participated in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Totaled seven points (3-4) in 64 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005-06: Played for the Belmont (Mass.) Hill School along with current National FAVORITES Team Development Program teammate Colin Moore … Totaled 11 points (5-6) in 27 Musician games. Kenny Chesney

Movie PERSONAL Sahara Son of Robert and Laura Hegarty ... Has one sister, Tori ...Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Actress the University of Maine (HEA). Jessica Alba

TV Show Lost

NHL Team Boston Bruins

Website youtube.com

Place To Shop J. Crew

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 47 7 12 19 48 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 64 3 4 7 68 2005-06 Belmont Hill 27 5 6 11 24

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DANNY KRISTO

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’11” (180) WEIGHT: 172 (78) 8 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 6/18/90 HOMETOWN: Eden Prairie, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of North Dakota (WCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and two games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 33 points (19-14) … Tallied seven points (4- 3) in eight international games ... Contributed three points (2-1) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Registered four points (2-2) in four games in helping Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Recorded 28 points (12-16) in 59 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE FAVORITES 2005-06: Played for Eden Prairie (Minn.) High School and notched 39 points (15- Band 24) in 27 games. Forty Foot Echo

Book PERSONAL The Scarlet Letter Son of Mark and Mary Kristo … Has one sister, Megan ... Father, played hockey for Bemidji State University (1972-76), where he scored 122 points (65-57) in 107 Actor games, and helped the Beavers win an NAIA national championship in 1973 ... Denzel Washington Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to the University of North Dakota (WCHA). TV Show Friday Night Lights

NHL Team

Websites usahockey.com .com tsn.ca

Place To Visit

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 47 18 13 31 20 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 2 1 1 2 2 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 59 12 16 28 36 2005-06 Eden Prairie 27 15 24 39 6

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SAM LOFQUIST

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6’1” (185) WEIGHT: 181 (82) 28 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 3/15/90 HOMETOWN: Faribault, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: (WCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and recorded 16 points (7-9) … Appeared in eight international games for Team USA ... Participated in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland and in four games during Team USA’s first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Compiled 20 points (13-7) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005-06: Played for Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Minn.) U16 Team along with current FAVORITES National Team Development Program teammate Joe Marciano … Recorded 19 Band points (14-5) in 41 contests. O.A.R

Movie PERSONAL Lord of War Son of Gordon and Cary Lofquist ... Has one sister, Hayley ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for to the Actor University of Minnesota (WCHA). Matt Damon

TV Show Seinfeld

NHL Team

Website nhl.com

Place To Shop TJ Maxx

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 7 9 16 49 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 66 13 7 20 114 2005-06 Shattuck-St. Mary’s 41 14 5 19 55

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SEAN LORENZ

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 191 (87) 3 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 3/10/90 HOMETOWN: Littleton, Colo. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Notre Dame (CCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and tallied nine points (4-5) … Appeared in eight international games for Team USA ... Participated in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland and in four games during Team USA’s first-place finish at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Chipped in 11 points (2-9) in 64 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005-06: Played for the Colorado Thunderbirds (Midget Minor AAA) and totaled 36 FAVORITES points (9-27) in 62 games. Band Rascal Flatts PERSONAL Movie Son of Terry and Pam Lorenz ... Has one sister, Erin ...Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Braveheart Pioneer High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). Actor Sean Connery

Book Last of the Breed

NHL Team Colorado Avalance

Website nhl.com

Places To Shop Cabelas Gander Mountain

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 4 5 9 24 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 64 2 9 11 32 2005-06 Colorado Thunderbirds 62 9 27 36 28

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BRANDON MAXWELL

# POSITION: Goaltender HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 187 (85) 29 CATCHES: Left BIRTHDATE: 3/22/91 HOMETOWN: Winter Park, Fla. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Boston College (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played seven games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 26 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA Hockey ’s National Te a m Development Program and posted a 17-14-0 record with a .895 save percentage and a 2.98 goals-against average ... Started two games at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia, notching a 1-1 record with a .905 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average ... Started five games in helping Team USA secure a second-place finish at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London,Ontario ... Filed a 4-1 record with a .914 save percentage and a 2.20 goals- against average in the tournament ...Also picked up a win in one other international game. FAVORITES

Video Game ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE NHL 2007 2006-07: Played for the Cambridge (Ontario) Hawks Midget Minor (AAA), where he finished with a 1.67 goals against average and a .933 save percentage ... Compiled Movie seven shutouts, while also handing out seven assists ... Suited up for the Under-17 The Waterboy Select Team that took second at the 2007 U-17 Five Nations Tournament in Strakonice, Czech Republic. Magazines Goalies’World PERSONAL NHL Team Son of Brad and Christina Maxwell ... Has one brother, Ryan ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to Boston College (HEA). U.S. Born Players Mike Richter Rick DiPietro

Sporting Event To Watch World Juniors

S p o r ts Other Than Hockey

Statistics Year Team GP W L T GAA SV% 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 7 5 2 0 1.84 .924 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 26 12 12 0 3.30 .889 2006-07 Cambridge Hawks 49 n/a n/a n/a 1.67 .933

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KEVIN MCCAREY

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’11” (180) WEIGHT: 192 (87) 26 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 3/24/90 HOMETOWN: Baldwinsville, N.Y. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of New Hampshire (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and four games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and notched 18 points (11-7) … Netted one in eight international games ... Recorded one goal for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Participated in four games during Team USA’s first-place finish at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Totaled 29 points (15-14) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE FAVORITES 2005-06: Played for the Syracuse (N.Y.) Stars (Tier III, Junior A) of the Eastern Video Game Junior Hockey League and totaled 23 points (11-12) in 45 contests. NHL 2008

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NHL Team

Website nhl.com

Actor Will Ferrell

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 8 7 15 32 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 4 3 0 3 4 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 66 15 14 29 90 2005-06 45 11 12 23 50

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PHILIP MCRAE

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6’2” (188) WEIGHT: 190 (86) 18 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 3/15/90 HOMETOWN: Chesterfield, Mo. MOST RECENT TEAM: London Knights (OHL) NCAA COMMITMENT: n/a

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2006-07: Tallied a squad-best six points (4-2) as an alternate captain with the Under-18 Select Team at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hinka in Piestany, Slovakia and Hodonin, Czech Republic. 2005-06: Recorded 21 points (10-11) in 58 games as the youngest member of the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program ... Helped lead Team USA to a second-place showing at the 2006 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Notched 46 points (18-28) in 70 games for the London Knights of the FAVORITES . 2006-07: Compiled 10 points (2-8) in 79 games with the NHL Team Knights. 2004-05: Helped lead the St. Louis (Mo.) Amateur Blues’ bantam majors St. Louis Blues squad to its first-ever USA Hockey national championship ... Contributed 34 points (9-25) in 54 games for the Blues. Video Game NHL 2008 PERSONAL Movie Son of Basil and Jill McRae … Has one brother, Alex, and one sister,Abbey ... Wedding Crashers Father played 576 games (1981-96) in the with stops in Quebec, Toronto, Detroit, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, St. Louis and Chicago. Place To Shop Bass Pro Shop

Musician Neil Young

Website nhl.com

Book It's Not About the Bike

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 London Knights (OHL) 70 18 28 46 67 2006-07 London Knights (OHL) 79 2 8 10 33 2005-06 U.S. National Under-17 Team 58 10 11 21 11 2004-05 St. Louis Amateur Blues 54 9 25 34 19

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COLIN MOORE

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’11” (180) WEIGHT: 175 (79) 21 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 5/21/90 HOMETOWN: Medfield, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Harvard University (ECACH)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one game with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and notched 10 points (5-5) … Totaled three points (2-1) in eight international games ... Netted two goals for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Handed out one assist in four games during Team USA’s first-place finish at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Registered 28 points (12-16) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE FAVORITES 2005-06: Played for the Belmont (Mass.) Hill School along with current National Place To Shop Team Development Program teammate Ryan Hegarty … Amassed 23 points (5-18) J. Crew in 27 games.

TV Show Entourage PERSONAL Son of Keith and Lisa Moore ... Has two brothers, Aaron and Brett ...Attends Ann Musician Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to Harvard University Brad Paisley (ECACH).

Book Brave New World

NHL Team

Website espn.com

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Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 5 5 10 16 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 1 0 0 0 2 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 66 12 16 28 52 2005-06 Belmont Hill 27 5 18 23 n/a

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JEREMY MORIN

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 185 (84) 11 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 4/16/91 HOMETOWN: Auburn, N.Y. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: n/a

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 20 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 37 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 71 points (41-30) … Finished with 20 points (16-4) in 15 international games ... Recorded four points (2-2) in three games to help the U.S. National Under-17 Team earn a second-place finish at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia ... Led Team USA with eight points (6-2) in six games at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, Ontario, where the squad finished second ... Chipped in four goals during two other international contests ... Netted four goals in as many games to help the U.S. National Under-18 Team secure a first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five FAVORITES Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland ... Selected to participate as a RBC Future All-Star for the 2008 American Hockey League All-Star Classic (Jan. 27). Video Game Madden NFL ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE Movie 2006-07: Played for the Syracuse (N.Y.) Stars of the Eastern Junior Hockey League Youngblood (Junior A) and recorded 54 points (26-28) in 45 games ... Gained EJHL Rookie of the Year honors for his exploits. NHL Team New York Rangers PERSONAL Sport Other Than Hockey Son of Steve and LuAnn Morin ... Has one brother, Chad, and one sister, Samantha ... Joins his brother, Chad (2003-05), as the first sibling pair to play at the NTDP ... Chad, a defenseman, recorded 26 points (9-17) in 131 games at the NTDP ... U.S. Born Player Chad is currently a sophomore at Harvard University (ECACH) ... Jeremy’s cousin, J.D. Forrest, also played for the NTDP (1997-2000) and was later an All-American at Boston College (HEA) (2000-04) ... J.D. now plays for the of Sporting Event To Watch Ping Pong On ESPN the American Hockey League ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School.

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Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 20 13 12 25 28 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 37 28 18 46 30 2006-07 Syracuse Stars 45 26 28 54 80

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AARON NESS

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 5’10” (178) WEIGHT: 170 (77) 20 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/18/90 HOMETOWN: Roseau, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: Roseau High School NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Minnesota (WCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Suited up for two games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. 2006-07: Tallied five points (2- 3) with the Under-18 Select Team at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hinka in Piestany, Slovakia and Hodonin, Czech Republic. 2005-06: Was part of the two Under-17 Select Teams that took part in the 2006 Under-17 Three Nations Tournament in Rochester, N.Y.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played in 31 games for Roseau (Minn.) High School and totaled 72 points (28-44) ... Helped lead the Rams to a fourth-place finish at the Minnesota FAVORITES Boys' High School Hockey Class AA Tournament ... Recognized with the Mr. Hockey Website Award, given annually to the outstanding senior boys' high school hockey player in usahockey.com Minnesota ... Was named the Associated Press Player of the Year and was an Associated Press First-Team All-State selection ... Gained St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Actor Press First-Team All-State honors ... 2006-07: Compiled 51 points (13-38) in 31 Matt Damon games for Roseau ... Was a member of Rams’ Minnesota Boys' High School Hockey Class AA championship team. 2005-06: Played in 40 games with Roseau and Food To Cook Pasta chipped in 21 points (3-18).

Movies PERSONAL The Bourne Ultimatum Son of Jay and Kristi Ness … Father, played hockey for the University of North Rudy Dakota (1982-85) ... Has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota Gladiator (WCHA). NHL Team Minnesota Wild

Band AC/DC

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Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 2 0 0 0 0 2007-08 Roseau H.S. 31 28 44 72 16 2006-07 Roseau H.S. 31 13 38 51 12 2005-06 Roseau H.S. 30 3 18 21 n/a

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KYLE PALMIERI

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’10” (178) WEIGHT: 180 (82) 16 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 2/1/91 HOMETOWN: Montvale, N.J. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Notre Dame (CCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 19 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 39 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey ’s National Te a m Development Program and compiled 43 points (26-17) … Finished with 14 points (9-5) in 15 international games ... Netted two goals in three games to help the U.S. National Under-17 Team earn a second-place finish at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia ... Notched three points (2-1) in six games at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, Ontario, where the squad finished second ...Added three points (1-2) during two other international contests ... Registered six points (4-2) in four games to help the U.S. National Under-18 Team secure a first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in FAVORITES Varkaus, Finland.

Skates Easton ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2006-07: Played for the Midget Minor (AAA) and scored a team- Rink To Play In high 37 points (18-19) in 18 games. Madison Square Garden

Video Game PERSONAL NHL 2006 Son of Bruce and Tammy Palmieri ... Has one brother, Devon, and two sisters, Tahrin and Taylor ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally NHL Team committed to the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). New York Rangers

U.S. Born Player

Sporting Event To Watch Hockey

S p o rt Other Than Hockey Golf

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 19 6 7 13 16 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 39 20 10 30 51 2006-07 New Jersey 18 18 19 37 30

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NICK PRYOR

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 5’11” (180) WEIGHT: 184 (83) 22 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 9/6/90 HOMETOWN: Woodbury, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: Hill-Murray High School NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Wisconsin (WCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 45 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and recorded 14 points (3-11) … Dished out one assist in eight international games ... Participated in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Handed out one assist in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Posted 10 points (4-6) in 48 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team.

ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005-06: Played for Hill-Murray (Minn.) High School and contributed six points (2- FAVORITES 4) in 18 contests. Video Game NHL 2007 PERSONAL Movie Son of Chris and Joan Pryor ... Father played 82 games in the National Hockey Shooter League (1984-90) for the and ... Has one brother, Mike, and one sister, Jena ...Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High Place To Shop School ... Has verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin (WCHA). Norstrom

Food To Cook Egg Sandwiches

NHL Team

Websites nhl.com

Place To Visit Marco Island, Florida

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 45 3 11 14 10 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 48 4 6 10 12 2005-06 Hill-Murray H.S. 18 2 4 6 10

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VINNY SAPONARI

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 179 (81) 27 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 2/15/90 HOMETOWN: Powder Springs, Ga. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Boston University (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one with the U.S. National Under-17 team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and recorded 36 points (13-23) … Tallied six points (2-4) in eight international games ... Contributed five points (2-3) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Handed out an assist in four games in helping Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Appeared in 60 games with the National Team Development Program, including 39 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team, where he recorded 25 points (12-13) and 21 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team, where he tallied 9 points (3-6) ... Earned the silver medal FAVORITES with the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 2007 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Tampere and Rauma, Finland. Musician Eminem ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE Actress 2005-06: Played for Culver Military Academy (Ind.) and totaled 53 points (16-37) Jessica Alba to earn the team’s leading scorer award. Movies Gladiator PERSONAL Wedding Crashers Son of Gus and Stephanie Saponari ... Has one brother, Victor, and two sisters, Shelby and Sydney ...Victor is a freshman at Boston University (HEA) ... Book Represents the first-ever National Team Development Program player from Georgia Harry Potter ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to Boston University (HEA). NHL Team

Websites facebook.com

Place To Visit Italy

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49 13 20 33 16 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 1 0 3 3 0 2006-07 U.S. National Under-18 Team 39 12 13 25 33 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 21 4 3 7 6 2005-06 Culver Academy 42 16 37 53 24

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JORDAN SCHROEDER # POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5’9” (175) WEIGHT: 178 (81) 9 SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 9/29/90 HOMETOWN: Prior Lake, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Minnesota (WCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and tallied a squad-best 47 points (19-28) … Paced Team USA with 13 points (6-7) in eight international games ... Led the U.S. National Under-18 Team with six points (3-3) in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Was the youngest member of the U.S. National Junior Team that competed at the 2008 International Federation World Junior Championship in Pardubice and Liberec, Czech Republic ... He finished second on the club with eight points (1-7), and was tied for first among all players in assists at the tournament ... Provided a team-best seven points (3-4) in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five FAVORITES Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Appeared in 56 games with the National Team Development Program, including 35 games with the U.S. National TV Show Under-17 Team, where he recorded 24 points (8-16) ...Also recorded 28 points (12- SportsCenter 16) in 21 contests with the U.S. National Under-18 Team ... Earned the silver medal Websites with the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 2007 IIHF World Under-18 nhl.com Championship in Tampere and Rauma, Finland, and finished second in tournament usahockey.com scoring with 11 points (4-7) in seven games ...Was the lone 1990 birth-year player invited to USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y. Places to Shop Best Buy American Eagle ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005-06: Played for St.Thomas Academy (Minn.) and totaled 62 points (27-35) in Food To Cook 31 contests ... Was a member of the Cadets’ Minnesota Boys' High School Hockey Macaroni and Cheese 2006 Class A championship team.

Movie Troy PERSONAL Son of John and Deb Schroeder ... Has one brother, Zach, and one sister, Elly ... Professional Team Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to the Minnesota Twins University of Minnesota (WCHA).

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Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 47 19 28 47 14 2006-07 U.S. National Under-18 Team 21 12 16 28 4 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 35 8 16 24 12 2005-06 St.Thomas Academy 31 27 35 62 n/a

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DAVID WARSOFSKY

# POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 5’9” (175) WEIGHT: 170 (77) 2 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/30/90 HOMETOWN: Marshfield, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Boston University (HEA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 48 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and led the defensive corps with 32 points (9-23) … Led all Team USA blueliners with eight points (2-6) in eight international games ... Contributed three points (1-2) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Recorded five points (1-4) in four games in helping Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under- 18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Played four games with the U.S. Under-18 Select Team at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament in Piestany, Slovakia and Hodonin, Czech Republic. 2005-06: Was part of the two Under-17 Select Teams that took part in the 2006 Under-17 Three FAVORITES Nations Tournament in Rochester, N.Y.

Movie Happy Gilmore ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2006-07: Recorded 49 points (15-34) in 29 games for Cushing Academy (Mass.) NHL Team ... Was named Cushing’s defenseman of the year. Boston Bruins

Actress PERSONAL Eva Longoria Son of Mark and Dawn Warsofsky ... Has three brothers,Adam, Jarod and Ryan ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has verbally committed to Website Boston University (HEA). espn.com

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TV Show Friday Night Lights

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 48 9 23 32 26 2006-07 Cushing Academy 29 15 34 49 55

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DAVID WOHLBERG

# POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6’0” (183) WEIGHT: 177 (81) 14 SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 7/18/90 HOMETOWN: South Lyon, Mich. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Michigan (CCHA)

USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2007-08: Played 45 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and six games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and tallied 28 points (16-12) … Recorded three points (1-2) in eight international games ... Dished out two assists in four games with Team USA at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland ... Netted one goal in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. 2006-07: Recorded 31 points (15-16) in 63 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team.

FAVORITES ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE TV Show 2005-06: Notched 104 points (34-70) for Honeybaked (Midget Minor AAA) Lost of the Midwest Elite Hockey League – along with current NTDP teammate Robbie Czarnik – where he helped the team to the Michigan AAA State Band Championship. Red Hot Chili Peppers

Movie PERSONAL Wedding Crashers Son of Don and Peggy Wohlberg ... Has one sister, Kristine ... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School ... Has signed a National Letter of Intent Website to play for the University of Michigan (CCHA). facebook.com

NHL Team Detroit Red Wings

Place to Visit Fort Myers, Florida

Book East of Eden

Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM 2007-08 U.S. National Under-18 Team 45 11 11 22 53 2007-08 U.S. National Under-17 Team 6 5 1 6 4 2006-07 U.S. National Under-17 Team 63 15 16 31 147 2005-06 Honeybaked n/a 34 70 104 88

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TEAM USA BY THE NUMBERS

TEAM USA OVERALL COLLEGE COMMITMENTS NUMERICAL ROSTER Average Height: 5’11” (180.6) University of Minnesota ...... 3 2 David Warsofsky D Average Weight: 181.9 (82.7) University of Notre Dame...... 3 3 Sean Lorenz D Shoots/Catches Left: 11 Boston University ...... 2 5 Ryan Grimshaw D Shoots/Catches Right: 11 Harvard University ...... 2 University of New Hampshire ...... 2 6 Patrick Gaul D HOME STATE University of Michigan ...... 2 7 Robbie Czarnik F ...... 5 Boston College...... 1 8 Danny Kristo F Minnesota ...... 5 ...... 1 9 Jordan Schroeder F University of Maine ...... 1 Michigan ...... 4 11 Jeremy Morin F New York ...... 4 Merrimack College...... 1 14 David Wohlberg F California...... 1 University of North Dakota...... 1 Colorado ...... 1 Northern Michigan University...... 1 15 John Albert F Florida...... 1 Ohio State University ...... 1 16 Kyle Palmieri F Georgia ...... 1 University of Wisconsin...... 1 17 Ryan Bourque F N/A ...... 1 Missouri...... 1 18 Philip McRae F Undecided...... 2 New Jersey ...... 1 19 Justin Florek F Pennsylvania ...... 1 20 Aaron Ness D OLDEST/YOUNGEST 22 Nick Pryor D Overall: 24 Ryan Hegarty D Joe Cannata (1/2/90) Jeremy Morin (4/16/91) 26 Kevin McCarey F : 27 Vinny Saponari F Joe Cannata (1/2/90) 28 Sam Lofquist D Brandon Maxwell (3/22/91) 29 Brandon Maxwell G Defenseman: 31 Joe Cannata G Ryan Grimshaw (1/28/90) Nick Pryor (9/6/90) Forward: Robbie Czarnik (1/25/90) Jeremy Morin (4/16/91)

David Warsofsky will serve as Team USA’s captain for the 2008 IIHF World Under- 18 Championship.

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Ryan Bourque ...... BORK Joe Cannata...... CAN-ah-ta Jordan Schroeder finished second in Robbie Czarnik...... ZAR-nick tournament scoring with 11 points (4-7) Kyle Palmieri...... PAUL-Mary in seven games at the 2007 IIHF World Vinny Saponari ...... SAP-on-AIR-E Under-18 Championship in Tampere and Jordan Schroeder ...... SHRAY-dehr Rauma, Finland.

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JOHN HYNES Head Coach

John Hynes in his fifth with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and currently the head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team, is making his third appearance as the head coach of Team USA at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championship. He was the head coach for the 2008 U.S. National Junior Team and has served as assistant coach for Team USA at the IIHF Junior Championship on three occasions, including 2004, when he helped lead the U.S. National Junior Team to its first-ever gold medal at the event.He also served as an assistant coach for the 2002 and 2006 U.S. National Junior Teams.

In 2006-07, Hynes led the U.S National Under-17 Team to the North American Hockey League North Division playoffs, including an appearance in the NAHL North Division finals. He also guided the team to first-place finishes in the 2007 Toys for Tots Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich., the 2007 Under-18 Vlad Dzurilla Tournament in Piestany, Slovakia, and a second-place finish at the 2006 Phantom Fireworks Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Hynes, a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach, guided the U.S. National Under-18 Team to the gold medal at the 2006 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Angelholm, Sweden.He also earned a silver medal as the head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 2004 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.

In 2004-05, Hynes guided the U.S. National Under-17 Team to a first-place finish in the NAHL North Division and the North Division playoff championship. It marked the first time a NTDP team accomplished that feat.

He spent the 2000-01 season at the University of Massachusetts Lowell as an assistant coach, helping the River Hawks reach the finals of the Association tournament. Hynes then returned to the NTDP in 2001-02, where he served as an assistant coach under with the U.S. National Under-18 Team. That year, Hynes helped guide the team to the gold medal at the 2002 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, marking the first gold medal for the United States in an A-Pool IIHF World Championship – excluding the Olympics – since 1933.

During the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons, Hynes served as a graduate assistant coach with the NTDP, where he worked with both the U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams. During that time, he was a member of the coaching staff for Team USA at the 1999 and 2000 IIHF World Under-18 Championships. In addition to his role behind the bench, Hynes was responsible for the strength and conditioning regimen of both teams.

Hynes began his coaching career at his alma mater, Boston University, in 1997 as a graduate assistant under legendary coach Jack Parker.That season, he helped guide the Terriers to the Hockey East Association regular-season title and a berth in the NCAA tournament.

Hynes resides in Dexter, Mich., with his wife, Sarah, and their daughters, Sophia and Julia.

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TIM TAYLOR Assistant Coach

Tim Taylor, in his first season with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, will serve as the assistant coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team in 2007-08. Taylor has a long history with USA Hockey as a veteran of two Olympic Winter Games. In 1984, he was both the assistant general manager and assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in Sarajevo. Taylor then served as head coach for Team USA in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. He also led the United States to its best finish at a Canada Cup when the team captured second place at the event in 1991.

Taylor stood at the helm of the U.S. Men’s National Team at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship four straight years (1989-1992). He also served as an assistant coach for the team at the 1981 and 1983 events.

Taylor’s coaching resume includes a historic 28-year run (1976-83/1984-93/1994-2006) as the head coach of Yale University’s men’s ice hockey team. He coached more games than anyone else in the history of the ECAC Hockey and led the Bulldogs to six Ivy League titles and 19 ECACH playoff appearances. He earned the ECACH Coach of the Year Award on three occasions (1987, 1992, 1998).

In the last two years,Taylor has won two of USA Hockey’s most prestigious awards. In 2006, he received USA Hockey’s Distinguished Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the sport of ice hockey in the United States. Taylor also won the Walter Yaciuk Award in 2007 for his contributions to USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program during many years of service as a volunteer.

JOE EXTER Assistant Coach

Joe Exter, in his first season with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, will serve as the first-ever full-time goaltending coach.

Exter’s responsibilities include planning, designing and executing the regular on-ice practices for goltenders at the NTDP as well as scouting and evaluating the nation’s top goaltending prospects.

The Cranston, R.I., native spent last season with the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League, where he was responsible for the team’s defensemen and goaltenders, as well as overseeing scouting and recruiting efforts.

Prior to his time with the RoughRiders, Exter spent a season (2005-06) as an assistant coach at American International College (Mass.).

Before he joined the coaching ranks, Exter spent two seasons playing professionally in the organization following a standout three-year career at Merrimack College (Mass.).As a captain in his final season, Exter was named to the 2002-03 All-Hockey East Second Team.

A 2003 graduate of Merrimack, Exter earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. Exter and his wife, Erin Van Bruggen, reside in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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JOHN WROBLEWSKI Assistant Coach

John Wroblewski starts his coaching career this season with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, serving as the graduate assistant coach. Wroblewski, who will assist both coaching staffs, joins the NTDP following a four-year career in the East Coast Hockey League with the Fresno (Calif.) Falcons. An original member of the NTDP as a player, Wroblewski totaled 78 points (40-38) in 152 games between 1997-99. As a member of the U.S. National Under-17 Team, Wroblewski earned All- Tournament honors at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. After leaving the NTDP, Wroblewski played four seasons (1999-2003) at the University of Notre Dame. During his senior season Wroblewski served as team captain and was a finalist for the 2003 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The Neenah, Wis., native earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame in 2003. Wroblewski currently resides in Ann Arbor, Mich.

SCOTT MONAGHAN General Manager

One of the original members of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Scott Monaghan is responsible for all aspects of the NTDP. He has served on the staff of five U.S. National Junior Teams and nine U.S. National Under-18 Teams, including the gold medal-winning Under-18 Team at the 2002, 2005 and 2006 International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championships. Before joining the NTDP, Monaghan spent eight years with the Lake Superior State University Athletic Department. He served as the Lakers’ sports information director for four seasons (1989-93). In 1993, Monaghan was appointed to serve as an assistant athletic director. While with the Lakers, Monaghan coordinated fund raising and construction for the $5.9 million Gem of the North, as well as all marketing and ticket sales efforts. A native of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., Monaghan received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University.

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RON DEGREGORIO President

A lifetime and career spent dedicated to advancing the sport of hockey in America culminated on June 14, 2003, with Ron DeGregorio’s election as just the fourth president in the history of USA Hockey. DeGregorio has been involved in the sport for more than 40 years as a player, coach, administrator and team owner. His first appointment with USA Hockey came in 1973 when he was named registrar for the New England District. DeGregorio was first elected to the USA Hockey Board of Directors in 1975 and was the organization’s first vice president of youth hockey.In the 1980s, he served as treasurer of USA Hockey. In 1995, he was elected as a vice president and the international council chairperson, positions he held until being named president. He has represented the United States at countless events during his tenure with USA Hockey. He served as team leader of Team East at the 1979 United States Olympic Festival, from which the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team was chosen and also for the 1994 U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team. DeGregorio has represented the United States at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Olympic Winter Games and at numerous International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s, Women’s and Junior World Championships. Honored with the National Hockey League’s Lester Patrick Award in 2002 for outstanding service to ice hockey in the United States, DeGregorio is president of the PenFacs Group, an investment and insurance firm specializing in the design, administration and funding of executive benefit plans. He resides in Salem, N.H., with his wife, Susan. He has four grown children, Eric, Mark, Kim and Kara.

DAVE OGREAN Executive Director

Dave Ogrean returned to USA Hockey as executive director on Aug. 1, 2005. He previously held the position from 1993-99 and began his career in the sports industry with the organization (then the Amateur Hockey Association of the United States) as its director of public relations in 1978. He is ranked among the top 50 people of power and influence in hockey by The Hockey News. Among his many accomplishments during his first stint as executive director, Ogrean oversaw a significant increase in membership and revenue and the construction of the current national headquarters; helped create the USA Hockey InLine program and the National Team Development Program; was a driving force in establishing the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey; and developed the concept of STAR (Serving the American Rinks) with U.S. Figure Skating. Before returning to Colorado Springs, Ogrean served as executive director of USA Football from 2002-05. He was recruited by the National Football League and NFL Players’Association to build a new, independent,non-profit organization to support and promote the sport of amateur football at all levels. Prior to joining USA Football, Ogrean served as president and CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation where he led the development and creation of the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame and the Rocky Mountain State Games. Ogrean received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of (1974) and his master’s degree in film from Boston University (1978). He and his wife, Maryellen, have three grown children, Matt, Tracy and Dana.

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TONY ROSSI Vice President, International Council Chair

Outside of a highly successful business career, Tony Rossi has generously donated significant time, resources and expertise to USA Hockey for more than 30 years at the grassroots and executive leadership levels. After beginning his volunteer career with the National Governing Body in the mid-1970s, Rossi was elected to the USA Hockey Board of Directors in 1983 and served as a director from the Central District until 1988. In 1989, he was elected to the USA Hockey Executive Committee, serving as secretary from 1989-95. In 1995, Rossi transitioned to the role of USA Hockey treasurer, a position he held until June 2003.

In his role as both secretary and treasurer, Rossi helped guide the formation and growth of The USA Hockey Foundation, a charitable and educational non-profit corporation that provides long-range financial support for USA Hockey and promotes the growth of hockey in the United States.

In June of 2003, Rossi was elected to his current post as USA Hockey vice president and international council chair. In his role, Rossi works closely with the organization’s National and Olympic Team programs, as well as the International Ice Hockey Federation during a host of global competitions held throughout the year. Rossi also serves as president for RMK Management Corporation and Moran & Company. He resides in Chicago with his wife, Marie, and has four children, Elena, Deanna, Michael, and Tony, Jr.

WALTER BUSH,JR. Chairman of the Board

One of the most recognized and respected leaders in hockey,Walter L. Bush, Jr., is the chairman of the board for USA Hockey, a position he has held since June 2003.

Bush, who served as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors from 1959-2003, became president of USA Hockey in June 1986, following Wm. Thayer Tutt and Tom Lockhart. He served in the capacity for 17 years before taking his current position as chairman of the board. In recognition of his 45th year of service to USA Hockey, the organization dedicated its national headquarters as The Walter L. Bush, Jr. Center in June of 1999. Bush serves as a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation Council and, in June 2003, was reelected to a third consecutive term as a vice president of the IIHF. Bush is also active with numerous committees within the IIHF, having served as chairman of the IIHF Women’s Ice Hockey Committee, the IIHF InLine Hockey Committee and the selection committee for the newly created IIHF Hall of Fame. Bush is a member of the Board of Directors of the USOC and is secretary of the U.S. Olympic Foundation. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Bush received the Olympic Order from the International Olympic Committee, the highest honor in the Olympic movement. Bush was elected to the in 2000. He received the NHL’s Lester Patrick Award in 1973 in recognition of his outstanding service to ice hockey in the United States. He was enshrined in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980 and, in 1989, was elected to the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame. He currently serves as a governor and vice-chairman for the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Bush resides in Naples, Fla., with his wife, Sis. He has a daughter, Anne Hanson, and two sons, Walter III and Steven.

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U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM RECORD BOOK

T E A M U S A A L L -T IM E L EAD I NG S CORERS (Minimum of five points) Rank Name Pos Years GP G A PTS PIM Medal 1 F 2004, 2005 12 16 10 26 8 Silver, Gold 2 Patrick O’Sullivan F 2002 8 7 8 15 37 Gold 3 Colin Wilson F 2006, 2007 13 5 8 13 12 Gold,Silver James vanRiemsdyk F 2006, 2007 13 5 8 13 6 Gold,Silver 5 F 2002 8 4 8 12 45 Gold F 2006 6 7 5 12 2 Gold Brett Sterling F 2002 8 9 3 12 4 Gold 8 Jamie McBain D 2006 6 2 9 11 0 Gold Jimmy O’Brien F 2006,2007 13 6 5 11 13 Gold,Silver Jordan Schroeder F 2007 7 4 7 11 0 Silver Ryan Suter D 2002, 2003 14 2 9 11 34 Gold, - 12 Nathan Gerbe F 2004, 2005 12 4 6 10 34 Silver, Gold T.J. Hensick F 2003 6 6 4 10 0 - Erik Johnson D 2005, 2006 12 4 6 10 27 Gold, Gold F 2002 8 7 3 10 6 Gold Kevin Porter F 2003, 2004 12 2 8 10 6 - , Silver 17 Mike Carman F 2006 6 4 4 8 10 Gold F 2001 6 3 5 8 0 - F 2004 6 2 6 8 2 Silver Greg Moore F 2002 8 4 4 8 4 Gold John Sabo F 1999 6 2 6 8 8 - Brandon Scero F 2004 6 2 6 8 2 Silver 11 Players Tied With 7 Pts (Minimum 230 mins.) TRank E A M NameU S A A l l - T i mYearse g o a lGPt e n d i n g lSV%e a d e r s GAA SO W-L-T Medal 1 Frazee, Jeff 2004, 2005 7 959 1.30 1 6-0-0 Silver, Gold 2 Howard, Jimmy 2002 6 .954 1.33 1 6-0-1 Gold 3 Palmer, Joe 2005, 2006 4 .948 1.46 1 4-0-0 Gold, Gold 4 Weber, Travis 2000, 2001 6 .938 1.45 2 5-0-1 - , - 5 Schneider, Corey 2004 5 .929 1.71 0 5-0-1 Silver, Gold 6 Brown, Mike 2003 4 .924 2.27 1 2-1-1 - 7 Unice, Josh 2007 6 .907 2.41 1 4-0-2 Silver 8 DiPietro,Rick 1999 4 .868 3.25 1 1-0-3 - I I H F WO RLD U ND ER-1 8 HO CKEY CHA M PI ON SH I P ALL-TIME MEDAL COUNT Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 Russia 3 2 1 6 2 USA 3 2 0 5 3 Finland 2 1 1 4 4 Sweden 0 1 3 4 5 Czech Republc 0 0 3 3 6 Canada 1 1 0 2 7 Slovakia 0 1 1 2 8 Switzerland 0 1 0 1

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U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM RECORD BOOK

I I H F W OR LD UN DER- 1 8 H O CKEY CH A MP IO N SH IP Y E A R - B Y-YEAR RESULT S Year Rank Medal GP W T L GF GA PTS WIN% 1999 7 - 6 3 0 3 28 15 6 0.500 2000 8 - 6 2 0 4 20 16 4 0.333 2001 6 - 6 3 0 3 28 14 6 0.500 2002 1 Gold 8 7 0 1 46 10 14 0.875 2003 4 - 6 3 1 2 15 15 7 0.583 2004 2 Silver 6 5 0 1 27 10 10 0.833 2005 1 Gold 6 6 0 0 28 8 12 1.000 2006 1 Gold 6 6 0 0 37 7 12 1.000 2007 2 Silver 7 4 0 3 38 19 8 0.571

I I H F WO RLD U ND ER- 18 HO CKEY CH AM PI O NSH I P D I R E C T O R ATE AWARD WINNERS & ALL-STAR SELECTIONS Year Player Recognition 2001 Dwight Helminen All-Star Selection 2002 Ryan Suter IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2003 T.J. Hensick All-Star Selection 2004 Zach Jones IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2004 Phil Kessel All-Star Selection 2005 Phil Kessel IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2005 Phil Kessel All-Star Selection 2006 Jamie McBain IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2006 Jamie McBain All-Star Selection 2006 Bill Sweatt IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2006 Erik Johnson All-Star Selection 2006 Patrick Kane All-Star Selection 2007 Josh Unice IIHF Directorate Award: Best Goalkeeper 2007 Josh Unice All-Star Selection 2007 IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2007 Kevin Shattenkirk All-Star Selection 2007 James vanRiemsdyk IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2007 James vanRiemsdyk All-Star Selection

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U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-ROSTER

Name Position Year(s) Hometown John Albert F 2007 Concord, Ohio Matt Auffrey F 2004 Evans Mills, N.Y. Noah Babin D 2002 Palm Beach, Fla. Jason Bailey F 2005 Ann Arbor, Mich. D 2000 Baudette, Minn. Michael Bartlett F 2003 Morton Grove, Ill. Cole Bassett F 2000 Oakdale, Minn. Brett Bevis D 2004 Harvard, Mass. Rob Bonk G 1999 Hartland, Mich. F 2002 Washington, Mich. Casey Borer D 2003 Brooklyn Park, Minn. Kristofer Bouchard F 2000 Naperville, Ill. Mike Brennan D 2004 Smithtown, N.Y. Mike Brickley F 1999 Wallingford, Conn. Mike Brown F 2003 Northbrook, Ill. Mike Brown G 2003 Baldwinsville, N.Y. Matt Carle D 2002 Anchorage,Alaska Mike Carman F 2006 Apple Valley, Minn. Mike Carman (2006) Taylor Chorney F 2005 Hastings, Minn. Matt Cohen D 2003 New York, N.Y. Dan Collins F 2005 Carthage, N.Y. Dusty Collins F 2003 Gilbert, Ariz. Ian Cole D 2007 Ann Arbor, Mich. Kevin Coughlin F 2003 South Boston, Mass. F 2001 Anchorage,Alaska Tommy Cross D 2007 Simsbury, Conn. Joe Cullen F 1999 Moorhead, Minn. Nathan Davis F 2004 Rocky River, Ohio Jason DeSantis D 2004 Warren, Mich. Rick DiPietro G 1999 Winthrop, Mass. F 2003 Eau Claire, Wis. Connor Dunlop F 1999 St. Louis, Mo. Robbie Earl F 2003 Los Angeles, Calif. F 2000 Faribault, Minn. Patrick Eaves F 2002 Faribault, Minn. Brian Fahey D 1999 Glenview, Ill. Cade Fairchild D 2 0 0 6 , 2 0 0 7 Duluth, Minn. Lee Falardeau F 2001 Midland, Mich. F 2005 Essex, Mass. Joey Crabb (2001) Jake Fleming, F 2000 Maple Grove, Minn. Rob Flynn F 2001 Canton, Mass. Ryan Flynn F 2006 Lino Lakes, Minn. Patrick Foley F 1999 Milton, Mass. J.D. Forrest D 1999 Auburn, N.Y. Jimmy Fraser F 2005 Port Huron, Mich. Jeff Frazee G 2 0 0 4 , 2 0 0 5 Burnsville, Minn. Tom Fritsche F 2004 Parma, Ohio Quinn Fylling F 2000 Minot, N.D. Matt Gens F 2001 Baudette, Minn. Brandon Gentile D 2005 Clarkston, Mich. F 2006 Brentwood, Tenn. Nathan Gerbe F 2 0 0 4 , 2 0 0 5 Oxford, Mich. Stephen Gionta F 2001 Rochester, N.Y. Rob Globke F 2000 West Bloomfield, Mich. Matt Greene D 2001 Grand Ledge, Mich. Joe Grimaldi D 2004 Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Nate Hagemo D 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4 Edina, Minn. D 1999 Bolton, Conn. Paul Harris D 1999 Ridgefield, Conn. Jimmy Hayes F 2007 Dorchester, Mass. T.J. Hensick (2003) Ryan Hayes F 2 0 0 6 , 2 0 0 7 Syracuse, N.Y. Dwight Helminen F 2001 Brighton, Mich. T.J. Hensick F 2003 Howell, Mich.

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U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-ROSTER

Name Position Year(s) Hometown Andy Hilbert F 1999 Howell, Mich. Tyler Hirsch F 2002 Bloomington, Minn. Chris Holt G 2003 Billings, Mont. Joey Hope D 2000 Anchorage Alaska Jimmy Howard G 2002 Ogdensburg, N.Y. D 2003 Roseville, Mich. Todd Jackson F 1999 Cortland, N.Y. Erik Johnson D 2 0 0 5 , 2 0 0 6 Bloomington, Minn. Jack Johnson D 2 0 0 4 , 2 0 0 5 Faribault, Minn. Zach Jones D 2 0 0 4 , 2 0 0 5 Lisle, Ill. Patrick Kane F 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. F 2002 Livonia, Mich. Phil Kessel F 2 0 0 4 , 2 0 0 5 Madison,Wis. Kyle Klubertanz D 2003 Madison,Wis. F 2004 Abington, Pa. Neil Komadoski D 2000 Chesterfield, Mo. D 2000 Islip Terrace, N.Y. Dwight LaBrosse G 2001 McMurray, Pa. Jesse Lane D 2001 Needham, Mass. Bryan Lerg (2004) Jason Lawrence F 2005 Saugus, Mass. Kyle Lawson D 2005 New Hudson, Mich. Brady Leisenring F 2000 Stowe,Vt. Bryan Lerg F 2004 Livonia, Mich. Jeff Likens D 2003 Barrington, Ill. Matthew Maglione D 2000 Fayetteville, N.Y. Justin Maiser F 2001 Edina, Mass. Steve Mandes F 2003 Doylestown, Pa. Jamie McBain D 2006 Faribault, Minn Thomas McCollum G 2007 Sanborn, N.Y. Brian McConnell F 2001 Norfolk, Mass. Ryan McDonagh D 2007 Arden Hills, Minn. Jim McNamara D 2000 Macomb, Mich. Justin Mercier F 2005 Erie, Pa. Freddy Meyer D 1999 Sanbornville, N.H. Bryan Miller D 2001 Wayne, N.J. Mark Mitera D 2005 Livonia, Mich. Kevin Montgomery D 2006 Rochester, N.Y. Greg Moore F 2002 Lisbon, Maine Peter Mueller F 2005 Bloomington, Minn. Ryan Murphy F 2001 Rumson, N.J. Kevin Porter (2003, 2004) Bryan Nathe D 2 0 0 0 , 2 0 0 1 Elk River, Minn. Brett Nowak F 1999 New Haven, Conn. F 2001 Syosset, N.Y. Jimmy O'Brien F 2 0 0 6 , 2 0 0 7 Maplewood, Minn. Patrick O'Sullivan F 2002 Sterling Heights, Mich. Ray Ortiz F 2002 Charlestown, Mass. Dennis Packard F 2000 Kinston, Pa. Trent Palm D 2006 Edina, Minn. Jarod Palmer F 2004 Fridley, Minn. Joe Palmer G 2 0 0 5 , 2 0 0 6 Yorkville, N.Y. Nick Pannoni G 2000 Babb, Mont. Zach Parise F 2002 , Minn. Geoff Paukovich F 2004 Englewood, Colo. Bryan Perez F 2000 Blaine, Minn. Adam Pineault F 2003 Holyoke, Mass. Joe Pomaranski D 2001 Gurnee, Ill. Luke Popko F 2006 Skillman, N.J. Kevin Porter F 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4 Detroit, Mich. Corey Potter D 2002 Mason, Mich. Nate Raduns F 2002 Sauk Rapids, Minn. Rhett Rakhshani F 2006 Huntington Beach, Calif. Mike Ratchuk D 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Rhett Rakhshani (2006) Chad Rau F 2005 Eden Prarie, Minn. Jason Reimers D 1999 Cottage Grove, Minn. David Robertson D 2003 Ambler, Pa.

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U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-ROSTER

Name Position Year(s) Hometown Tim Roth G 2002 Teaneck, N.J. Matt Rust F 2007 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Teddy Ruth D 2007 Naperville, Ill. Jason Ryznar F 2001 Anchorage,Alaska John Sabo F 1999 Summit, N.J. Vinny Saponari F 2007 Powder Springs, Ga. Tom Sawatske D 2002 Duluth, Minn. Brandon Scero F 2004 Canton, Mich. Cory Schneider G 2004 Marblehead, Mass. Jordan Schroeder F 2007 Prior Lake, Minn. Josh Sciba F 2003 Westland, Mich. C.J. Severyn F 2007 Beaver, Pa. Kevin Shattenkirk F 2007 New Rochelle, N.Y. Evan Shaw D 2002 Franklin, Mass. Jack Skille F 2 0 0 4 , 2 0 0 5 Madison, Wis. Derek Smith D 2001 Marysville, Mich. Ken Smith D 1999 Stoneham, Mass. John Snowden D 2000 Snohomish,Wash. Cory Schneider (2004) Dave Spina F 2001 Mesa, Ariz. Drew Stafford F 2003 Milwaukee, Wis. David Steckel F 2000 West Bend,Wis. Brett Sterling F 2002 Pasadena, Calif. Ryan Stoa F 2005 Bloomington, Minn. Brian Strait D 2006 Waltham, Mass. Mark Stuart D 2002 Rochester, Minn. A.J. Sturges D 2007 Madison, Wis. Chris Summers D 2006 Milan, Mich. Ryan Suter F 2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 Madison, Wis. Kevin Swallow F 2004 Stanwood, Mich. Billy Sweatt F 2006 Elburn, Ill. Jeff Taffe F 1999 Hastings, Minn. Barry Tallackson F 2001 Saint Paul, Minn. R.J. Umberger F 2000 Pittsburgh, Pa. Justin Vaive F 2007 Buffalo, N.Y. James vanRiemsdyk F 2 0 0 6 , 2 0 0 7 Middleton, N.J. Brennan Vargas F 2007 Coon Rapids, Minn. Andreas Vlassopoulos F 2005 Los Angeles, Calif. Jon Waibel F 1 9 9 9 , 2 0 0 0 Baudette, Minn. Tim Wallace F 2002 Anchorage,Alaska Drew Stafford (2003) Travis Weber G 2 0 0 0 , 2 0 0 1 Hibbing, Minn. Daniel Welch F 1999 Hastings, Minn. Stephen Werner F 2002 Chevy Chase, Md. Patrick White F 2007 Grand Rapids, Minn. D 2001 Scituate, Mass. Nigel Williams D 2006 Aurora, Ill. Colin Wilson F 2 0 0 6 , 2 0 0 7 Greenwich, Conn. D 1999 Madison, Wis. James Wisniewski D 2002 Canton, Mich. John Wroblewski F 1999 Neenah, Wis.

Brian Strait (2006)

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All-Time U.S. National Under-18 Team Coaching Staff

Year Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach 2008 John Hynes Tim Taylor Joe Exter 2007 Ron Rolston Chadd Cassidy Patrick Foley 2006 John Hynes Patrick Foley James Hunt 2005 Ron Rolston John Lilley Nate Leaman 2004 John Hynes Darrin Madeley John Lilley 2003 Moe Mantha Ken Martel 2002 Mike Eaves John Hynes Ken Martel 2001 Mike Eaves Alex Roberts Ken Martel 2000 Jeff Jackson Bob Mancini John Hynes 1999 Jeff Jackson Bob Mancini John Hynes

All-Time U.S. Record

Opponent GP W L T GF GA Belarus 5 4 0 1 42 5 Canada 4 3 1 0 18 7 Czech Republic 6 3 2 1 19 14 Denmark 1 1 0 0 5 2 Finland 7 4 3 0 17 15 Germany 4 2 2 0 17 5 Norway 1 1 0 0 10 2 Russia 6 2 4 0 14 19 Slovakia 5 3 2 0 18 15 Sweden 4 4 0 0 21 8 Switzerland 3 3 0 0 15 3 Ukraine 4 4 0 0 33 0 Totals 50 34 14 2 229 95

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2007 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Tampere and Rauma, Finland • April 11-27, 2007

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Colin Wilson 7 5 7 12 4 2 0 0 STAFF James vanRiemsdyk 7 5 7 12 4 1 0 0 Head Coach: Jordan Schroeder 7 4 7 11 0 4 0 0 Jimmy O’Brien 7 3 4 7 12 1 0 0 Ron Rolston; Fenton, Mich. Cade Fairchild 7 1 6 7 10 0 0 0 Assistant Coaches: Justin Vaive 7 3 3 6 2 0 0 0 Chadd Cassidy; Lake Placid, N.Y. Ian Cole 7 4 1 5 6 1 0 0 Patrick Foley; Milton, Mass. Patrick White 7 3 2 5 6 1 0 0 Kevin Shattenkirk 7 1 4 5 2 1 0 0 Team Leader: Matt Rust 7 2 2 4 6 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Vinny Saponari 7 2 2 4 0 0 1 0 Ryan Hayes 7 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Brennan Vargas 7 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 Jeff Lewis; Chagrin Falls, Ohio C.J. Severyn 7 2 1 3 4 0 0 0 Jimmy Hayes 7 1 2 3 2 1 0 0 Athletic Trainer: John Albert 7 1 2 3 2 0 0 0 Jason Hodges; Ann Arbor, MI. Ryan McDonagh 7 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 Teddy Ruth 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Team Physicians: A.J. Sturges 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Dr. Jeffrey Housner; Bridgeport, Mich. Tom Cross 7 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 Dr. Timothy Farley; Madison, Wis. TEAM USA TOTALS 7 38 63 101 70 12 1 0 Media Relations: Andy Madden; Troy, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Josh Unice 6 162 147 15 2.41 .907 1 Thomas McCollum 132 28 4 4.05 .875 .875 1 TEAM USA TOTALS 7 194 175 19 2.72 .902 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (4-3-0) 1. Russia Apr. 12 Russia 5, United States 3 2. United States Apr. 13 United States 9, Germany 1 3. Sweden Apr. 15 Canada 3, United States 2 4. Canada Apr. 17 United States 8, Latvia 0 5. Slovakia Apr. 19 United States 7, Slovakia 2 6. Switzerland Apr. 20 United States 4, Canada 3 7. Finland Apr. 22 Russia 6, United States 5 8. Germany 9. Czech Republic 10. Latvia

Colin Wilson (2006, 2007)

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2006 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Ängelholm, Sweden • April 12-22, 2006

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Pat Kane 6 7 5 12 2 2 0 2 STAFF Jamie McBain 6 2 9 11 0 2 0 0 Head Coach: Erik Johnson 6 4 6 10 27 3 0 1 John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Mike Carman 6 4 4 8 10 1 0 0 Bill Sweatt 6 5 2 7 4 1 0 1 Assistant Coaches: Rhett Rakhshani 6 5 1 6 4 4 0 1 Patrick Foley; Milton, Mass. Blake Geoffrion 6 1 4 5 8 1 0 0 Randy Wilson; Commerce, Mich. Jim my O’Brien 6 3 1 4 6 2 0 0 Team Leader: Ryan Flynn 6 2 1 3 4 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Mike Ratchuk 6 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 Luke Popko 6 2 1 3 8 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Ryan Hayes 6 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Chris Summers 6 1 0 1 35 1 0 1 Trent Palm 6 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 Scouting Coordinator: James Hunt, Ramsey, N.J. James vanRiemsdyk 6 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 Colin Wilson 6 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: Cade Fairchild 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Nigel Williams 6 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 Brian Strait 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Team Physician: Kevin Montgomery 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dr. Laurel Blakemore; Washington, D.C.

TEAM USA TOTALS 6 37 40 77 150 17 0 6 Media Relations: Andy Madden; Troy, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Joe Palmer 4 117 111 6 1.46 .948 1 Brett Bennett 2 32 31 1 0.50 .968 1 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 149 142 7 1.17 .953 2

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (6-0-0) 1. United States Apr. 12 United States, 4, Russia 2 2. Finland Apr. 13 United States 9, Germany 0 3. Czech Republic Apr. 15 United States 5, Czech Rep. 0 4. Canada Apr. 17 United States 12, Belarus 1 5. Russia Apr. 20 United States 4, Czech Rep. 3 6. Sweden Apr. 22 United States 3, Finland 1 7. Slovakia 8. Germany 9. Belarus 10. Norway

Erik Johnson (2005, 2006)

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2005 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Plzen, Czech Republic • April 14-24, 2005

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Phil Kessel 6 9 7 16 2 1 2 3 STAFF Nathan Gerbe 6 4 4 8 14 1 0 1 Head Coach: Peter Mueller 6 4 3 7 20 2 0 1 Ron Rolston; Fenton, Mich. Jason Lawrence 6 3 2 5 4 2 0 1 Jack Skille 6 1 3 4 8 0 1 0 Assistant Coaches: Benn Ferriero 6 1 3 4 4 0 0 0 John Lilley; Wakefield, Mass. Dan Collins 6 2 1 3 4 0 0 0 Nate Leaman; Dayton, Ohio Ryan Stoa 6 0 3 3 2 0 0 0 Kyle Lawson 6 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 Team Leader: Jim Fraser 6 1 1 2 10 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Taylor Chorney 6 1 0 1 8 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Brandon Gentile 6 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 Matt Nareski; Carson City, Mich. Chad Rau 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Jason Bailey 6 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: Justin Mercier 6 0 1 1 29 0 0 0 Jason Hodges; Ann Arbor, Mich. Erik Johnson 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zach Jones 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 Team Physician: Mark Mitera 6 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 Dr. Quinter Burnett; Kalamazoo, Mich. Andreas Vlassopoulous 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jack Johnson 6 0 2 2 35 0 0 0 Media Relations: Christy Jeffries; Howell, Mich. TEAM USA TOTALS 6 28 33 61 160 7 3 6

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Jeff Frazee 6 194 186 8 1.33 .959 1 Joe Palmer 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 194 186 8 1.33 .959 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (6-0-0) 1. United States Apr. 14 United States 3, Slovakia 1 2. Canada Apr. 16 United States 3, Finland 0 3. Sweden Apr. 17 United States 7, Switzerland 1 4. Czech Repuiblic Apr. 19 United States 4, Czech Rep. 3 5. Russia Apr. 22 United States 6, Sweden 2 6. Slovakia Apr. 24 5, Canada 1 7. Finland 8. Germany 9. Switzerland 10. Denmark

Peter Mueller (2005)

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2004 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Minsk, Belarus • April 8-18, 2004

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG STAFF Phil Kessel 6 7 3 10 6 6 0 2 Kevin Porter 6 2 6 8 4 0 0 1 Head Coach: Bryan Lerg 6 2 6 8 2 1 1 1 John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Brandon Scero 6 2 6 8 2 1 0 0 Matt Auffrey 6 2 3 5 8 1 0 0 Assistant Coaches: Tom Fritsche 6 2 3 5 6 1 0 0 Darrin Madeley; Howell, Mich. Chad Kolarik 6 1 3 4 2 1 0 0 John Lilley; Wakefield, Mass. Nate Hagemo 6 2 1 3 8 2 0 0 Nathan Davis 6 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 Team Leader: Jarod Palmer 6 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Jack Skille 6 1 1 2 4 1 0 0 Equipment Manager: Nathan Gerbe 6 0 2 2 20 0 0 0 Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Jack Johnson 6 2 0 2 18 2 0 0 Jason DeSantis 6 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 Athletic Trainer: Mike Brennan 6 0 1 1 16 0 0 0 David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Kevin Swallow 6 0 1 1 12 0 0 0 Brett Bevis 6 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 Team Physician: Zach Jones 6 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 Dr.Alan Davis; Rocky River, Ohio Joe Grimaldi 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Geoff Paukovich 6 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 Media Relations: Dennis Wansor; Farmington Hills, Mich. TEAM USA TOTALS 6 27 38 65 138 18 1 4

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Cory Schneider 6 141 131 10 1.71 .929 1 Jeff Frazee 1 1 1 0 0.00 .000 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 142 132 10 1.67 .930 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (4-1-1) 1. Russia Apr. 8 United States 5, Denmark 2 2. United States Apr. 10 United States 6, Sweden 2 3. Czech Republic Apr. 12 United States 9, Belarus 0 4. Canada Apr. 13 United States 2, Canada 1 5. Sweden Apr. 16 United States 2, Czech Rep. 2 6. Slovakia Apr. 18 Russia 3, United States 2 7. Finland 8. Denmark 9. Belarus 10. Norway

Phil Kessel (2004, 2005)

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2003 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Yaroslavl, Russia • April 12-23, 2003

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG T.J. Hensick 6 6 4 10 0 2 0 2 STAFF Drew Stafford 6 3 2 5 8 0 0 0 Head Coach: Robbie Earl 6 2 2 4 8 1 0 1 Moe Mantha; Lakewood, Ohio Ryan Suter 6 1 3 4 22 1 0 0 Matt Hunwick 6 0 3 3 6 0 0 0 Assistant Coaches: Steve Mandes 6 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 Ken Martel; Hacienda Heights, Calif. Adam Pineault 5 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 David Quinn; Cranston, R.I. Jeff Likens 6 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 Team Leader: Kevin Porter 6 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Michael Bartlett 6 0 2 2 30 0 0 0 Nate Hagemo 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Jake Dowell 6 0 1 1 10 0 0 0 Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Mike Brown 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chris Holt 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: David Robertson 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Jason Hodges; New Baltimore, Mich. Matt Cohen 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Team Physician: Casey Borer 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Dr. Laurel Blakemore; Washington, D.C. Dustin Collins 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Kyle Klubertanz 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Josh Sciba 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 Mike Brown 6 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 Kevin Coughlin 6 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 15 23 38 151 5 0 3

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Mike Brown 4 116 107 9 2.27 .922 1 Chris Holt 2 66 62 4 2.00 .939 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 182 169 13 2.17 .929 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (3-2-1) 1. Canada Apr. 12 United States, 3, Belarus 3 2. Slovakia Apr. 14 United States 3, Slovakia 2 3. Russia Apr. 15 United States 3, Sweden 2 4. United States Apr. 17 United States 2, Finland 0 5. Sweden Apr. 20 Canada 2, United States 1 6. Czech Republic Apr. 22 Russia 6, United States 3 7. Finland 8. Belarus 9. Switzerland 10. Kazakstan

Ryan Suter (2002, 2003)

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2002 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Piestany, Slovakia • April 11-21, 2002

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Patrick O'Sullivan 8 7 8 15 37 3 0 1 STAFF Brett Sterling 8 9 3 12 4 2 0 0 Head Coach: Patrick Eaves 8 4 8 12 45 0 0 1 Mike Eaves; Denver, Colo. Zach Parise 8 7 3 10 6 4 0 1 Greg Moore 8 4 4 8 4 2 1 0 Assistant Coaches: Stephen Werner 8 3 4 7 2 2 0 1 John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Ryan Kesler 8 2 5 7 4 1 0 1 Ken Martel; Hacienda Heights, Calif. Tim Wallace 8 2 5 7 6 0 0 0 Tyler Hirsch 8 2 5 7 18 1 0 0 Team Leader: Ryan Suter 8 1 6 7 12 1 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. David Booth 8 2 2 4 10 0 0 1 Equipment Manager: James Wisniewski 3 1 2 3 6 0 0 0 Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Mark Stuart 8 1 2 3 29 0 0 1 Matt Carle 8 0 3 3 2 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: Corey Potter 8 0 2 2 29 0 0 0 David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Tom Sawatske 8 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 Nate Raduns 8 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 Team Physician: Evan Shaw 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Dr. Michael Stuart; Rochester, Minn. Noah Babin 8 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Ray Ortiz 8 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Media Relations: Jenny Wiedeke; Evergreen, Colo. TEAM USA TOTALS 8 46 63 109 230 16 1 7

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP GA GAA SV% SO Jimmy Howard 6 8 1.33 .954 1 Tim Roth 2 2 1.00 .942 1 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 10 1.67 .948 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (7-1-0) 1. United States Apr. 11 United States 9, Belarus 0 2. Russia Apr. 12 United States 10, Ukraine 0 3. Czech Republic Jan. 14 United States 4, Finland 2 4. Finland Jan. 15 United States 5, Switzerland 1 5. Belarus Jan. 17 United States 6, Sweden 2 6. Canada Jan. 18 United States 10, Canada 3 7. Switzerland Jan. 20 Czech Rep. 1, United States 0 8. Slovakia Jan. 21 United States 3, Russia 1 9. Sweden 10. Germany 11. Norway 12. Ukraine

Patrick O’Sullivan (2002)

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2001 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Helsinki, Finland • April 12-22, 2001

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Dwight Helminen 6 3 5 8 0 0 0 1 STAFF Joey Crabb 6 5 2 7 2 2 0 1 Head Coach: Dave Spina 6 2 5 7 8 0 0 0 Mike Eaves; Denver, Colo. Eric Nystrom 6 3 3 6 6 1 0 0 Brian McConnell 6 3 3 6 8 0 0 1 Assistant Coaches: Barry Tallackson 6 2 3 5 2 1 0 0 Alex Roberts; Ann Arbor, Mich. Justin Maiser 6 2 2 4 8 2 0 0 Ken Martel; Hacienda Heights, Calif. Ryan Murphy 6 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 Jason Ryznar 6 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 Team Leader: Bryan Miller 6 1 2 3 4 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Lee Falardeau 6 0 3 3 2 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Stephen Gionta 6 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 Jose Ortiz; Newark, N.J. Rob Flynn 6 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 Joe Pomaranski 6 1 1 2 6 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: Jesse Lane 6 0 2 2 10 0 0 0 David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Matt Gens 6 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 Ryan Whitney 6 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 Team Physician: Matt Greene 6 0 1 1 10 0 0 0 Dr. Michael Stuart; Rochester, Minn. Bryan Nathe 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Derek Smith 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Media Relations: Jenny Wiedeke; Evergreen, Colo. TEAM USA TOTALS 6 28 39 67 88 7 0 3

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP GA GAA SV% SO Travis Weber 3 6 2.00 .924 1 Dwight Labrosse 3 8 2.71 .878 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 14 2.33 .901 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (3-3-0) 1. Russia Apr. 13 United States 11, Ukraine 0 2. Switzerland Apr. 14 Finland 4, United States 3 3. Finland Apr. 16 United States 3, Switzerland 1 4. Czech Republic Apr. 17 United States 6, Slovakia 2 5. Germany Apr. 19 Czech Rep. 5, United States 4 (2ot) 6. United States Apr. 22 Germany 2, United States 1 7. Sweden 8. Slovakia 9. Norway 10. Ukraine

Brian McConnell (2001)

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2000 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Kloten, Switzerland • April 14-24, 2000

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG David Steckel 6 2 5 7 14 0 0 0 STAFF Rob Globke 6 4 2 6 6 1 0 0 Head Coach: Joe Hope 6 2 3 5 4 0 0 1 Jeff Jackson; Roseville, Mich. Ben Eaves 6 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 Bryan Perez 6 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 Assistant Coaches: Jon Waibel 6 2 1 3 2 1 0 1 Bob Mancini; Ann Arbor, Mich. Brady Leisenring 6 1 2 3 8 1 0 0 John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Matt Maglione 6 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 Keith Ballard 6 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 Team Leader: Quinn Fylling 6 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Cole Bassett 6 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 Neil Komadoski 6 0 2 2 12 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Kristofer Bouchard 5 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 Jose Ortiz; Newark, N.J. Jake Fleming 5 1 0 1 29 1 0 0 R.J. Umberger 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: John Snowden 6 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 Dr. John Kuhn; Ann Arbor, Mich. Dennis Packard 6 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 Bryan Nathe 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Media Relations: Jim McNamara 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jenny Wiedeke; Evergreen, Colo. Mike Komisarek 6 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 20 27 47 109 4 0 2

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Travis Weber 3 50 48 2 0.80 .960 1 Nicholas Pannoni 4 140 126 14 4.01 .900 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 7 190 174 16 2.67 .916 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (2-4-0) 1. Finland Apr. 14 Russia 5, United States 1 2. Russia Apr. 15 Finland 3, United States 2 3. Sweden Apr. 17 Slovakia 4, United States 1 4. Switzerland Apr. 18 United States 9, Belarus 1 5. Slovakia Apr. 21 United States 6, Ukraine 0 6. Czech Republic Apr. 22 Germany 3, United States 1 7. Germany 8. United States 9. Ukraine 10. Belarus 12. China

Jeff Jackson served as the head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 1999 and 2000 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, and he directed the National Team Development Program for four years. He is now the head coach of the Notre Dame men’s hockey team.

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1999 IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Füssen, Germany • April 14-24, 1999

PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG John Sabo 6 2 6 8 8 2 0 0 STAFF Andy Hilbert 6 6 1 7 4 3 0 1 Head Coach: Jeff Taffe 6 3 2 5 29 2 0 1 Jeff Jackson; Roseville, Mich. Connor Dunlop 6 2 3 5 6 2 0 0 Freddy Meyer 6 1 4 5 8 0 0 1 Assistant Coaches: Patrick Foley 6 2 2 4 8 1 0 0 Bob Mancini; Ann Arbor, Mich. Todd Jackson 6 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Ron Hainsey 6 2 1 3 8 0 0 0 J.D. Forrest 6 1 2 3 10 1 0 0 Team Leader: Dan Welch 6 0 3 3 6 0 0 0 Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Brad Winchester 6 0 3 3 6 0 0 0 Joe Cullen 6 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 Equipment Manager: Jose Ortiz; Newark, N.J. Jason Reimers 6 1 1 2 26 0 0 0 Rick DiPietro 6 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 Athletic Trainer: Brett Nowak 6 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Paul Harris 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 Brian Fahey 6 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 Team Physician: Mike Brickley 6 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 Dr. Jeff Housner; Bridgeport, Mich. Jon Waibel 6 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 John Wroblewski 6 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 Ken Smith 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 28 34 62 149 12 0 3

Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Rick DiPietro 4 99 86 13 3.25 .868 1 Rob Bonk 2 20 18 2 1.00 .900 0 TEAM USA TOTALS 6 119 104 15 2.50 .879 1

Results

Final Standings U.S. Results (3-3-0) 1. Finland Apr. 8 Russia 2, United States 1 2. Sweden Apr. 9 Finland 5, United States 0 3. Slovakia Apr. 11 Slovakia 6, United States 5 4. Switzerland Apr. 12 United States 10, Norway 2 5. Czech Republic Apr. 15 United States 6, Germany 0 6. Russia Apr. 16 United States 6, Ukraine 0 7. United States 8. Ukraine 9. Germany 10. Norway

Rick DiPietro (1999)

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