Team USA Game Notes 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship • Ufa, Russia Team USA (1-0-0-1) vs. Canada (2-0-0-0) Dec. 30, 2012, 3:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. ET) • Preliminary Round Game #3 Team USA Schedule USA Hockey Communications Contact: matt Trevor Email: [email protected] • Cell: 011 7 892 601 092 02 Thursday, Dec. 20 -- Helsinki, Finland vs. Sweden (ex.) W, 3-2 OT TodAY’S GAme NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. ET re-air Following a day off, Team USA renews its rivalry with Canada as both teams look to climb the Group B standings. Russia leads the group with eight points through three games. In two Saturday, Dec. 22 -- Helsinki, Finland games, Canada has two regulation wins for six points, while the vs. Finland (ex.) L, 1-5 U.S. ranks third with three points as a result of a win and a loss, NHL Network: Live, 1 p.m. ET re-air both in regulation. The U.S. and Canada have met at least once in each of the Thursday, Dec. 27 -- Ufa, Russia last seven International Federation World Junior vs. Germany W, 8-0 Championships. In 2007 and 2010, the North American neigh- NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. ET re-air bors played each other twice. During that nine-game span, the NHL.com: Live Stream has a single win, a 6-5 overtime triumph in the 2010 gold-medal game in Saskatoon, Sask. Friday, Dec. 28 -- Ufa, Russia vs. Russia L, 1-2 A CloSeR looK AT THe SeRieS VS. CANAdA NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. ET re-air - The U.S. trails in the all-time series vs. Canada, 5-1-3-26-3 NHL.com: Live Stream (W-OTW-OTL-L-T). - Among the 14 games since 2000, nine have been decided by Sunday, Dec. 30 -- Ufa, Russia one , fi ve have required overtime, with two ending in shoot- vs. Canada 3:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. ET) outs. There was a 1-1 tie in overtime in 2000. NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. re-air - In 2012, the United States lost 3-2 in the preliminary round. NHL.com: Live Stream Team USA rallied from a 3-0 defi cit with two third period goals. Jacob Trouba was the U.S. Player of the Game. monday, Dec. 31 -- Ufa, Russia - Team USA’s last two wins over Canada occurred in gold-med- vs. Slovakia 4:00 p.m. (5 a.m. ET) al games (2010, 6-5 OT; 2004, 4-3). NHL Network: Live, 8 p.m. re-air - The most recent U.S. victory in preliminary round play was by NHL.com: Live Stream a 5-2 count in the 1999 tournament in Winnipeg, man. That fol- lowed a 3-0 win at the 1998 event. Head Coach Phil Housley

Phil Housley is serving as the head Team USA vs. Canada - Since 2000 coach of the U.S. National Junior Team for the fi rst time. Previously, he held as- year Round Result sistant coaching positions for the 2007 2012 Preliminary L, 2-3 and 2011 U.S. National Junior Teams 2011 Semifi nal L, 1-4 that received bronze medals. Additional- 2010 Gold medal W, 6-5 OT ly, Housley was an assistant coach for the 2011 U.S. men’s Preliminary L, 4-5 SO National Team. 2009 Preliminary L, 4-7 A seven-time member of the U.S. men’s National 2008 Semifi nal L, 1-4 Team (1982, 1986, 1989, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003), Hou- 2007 Semifi nal L, 1-2SO sley earned a silver medal with the U.S. Olympic men’s Preliminary L, 3-6 Ice Hockey Team at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. 2006 Preliminary L, 2-3 In 1996 helped Team USA to a fi rst-place fi nish at the 2004 Gold medal W, 4-3 World Cup of Hockey. He made his Team USA debut at 2003 Semifi nal L, 2-3 the 1982 IIHF World Junior Championship. 2001 Quarterfi nal L, 1-2 Housley spent 21 seasons in the NHL (1982-2003) 2000 Bronze medal L, 3-4 OT and has the highest career point total (1,232) by an Preliminary T, 1-1 OT American defenseman. He is a member of the IIHF and U.S. Hockey Halls of Fame. USA Hockey on the Web: usahockey.com A native of South St. Paul, minn., Housley is in his media Guide, Video, Clips: worldjuniors.usahockey.com ninth season as the head coach of the Stillwater (minn.) Twitter: @usahockey • @usahockeyscores • #USAWJC High School boys’ ice hockey team. facebook: facebook.com/usahockey Team USA vs. Canada Game Notes (‘12, 2nd rd., 42nd) 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) CGY 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) , I NC. H O CK EY President: Ron DeGregorio, Salem, N.H. Executive Director: Dave Ogrean, Colorado Springs, Colo. Rossi, , Ill. Tony President, Int’l Council Chairperson: Vice Naples, Fla. L. Bush, Jr., Chairman of the Board: Walter Colorado Springs, Colo. Communications: Dave Fischer, Dir., Sr. US A 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. 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. Plymouth Whalers (OHL) Oshawa Generals (OHL) Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA) Univ. Michigan Tech Univ. (WCHA) Univ. Tech Michigan Saginaw Spirit (OHL) Harvard Univ. (ECACH) Harvard Univ. Mich. Arbor, Windsor Spitfires (OHL) Hometown Elmhurst, Ill. South Portland, Maine Pittsburgh, Pa. Texas Plano, Dublin, Ohio Chanhassen, Minn. Rochester, Mich. Rochester, Margate, Fla. Eau Claire, Wis. 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. Scott Aldrich, Colorado Springs, Colo. . Scott Grant Potulny, Minneapolis, Minn. . Grant Potulny, Colo. David Lassonde, Denver, Jason Hodges, New Baltimore, Mich.

L L L L L L L L L L L L L R R R R R R R R R S/C 2/7/94 2/8/93 FF TEAM S TA General Manager: Jim Johannson, Colorado Springs, Colo. Guilford, Conn. Taylor, Tim Director of Player Personnel: South St. Paul, Minn. Head Coach: Phil Housley, Assistant Coaches: Mark Osiecki, Columbus, Ohio Coordinator: Dan Muse, Clinton, Conn. Video Phil Johnson, Fargo, N.D. Doctor: Dr. Team Equipment Manager: Boca Raton, Fla. Stan Wong, Trainers: Athletic Colorado Springs, Colo. Trevor, Communications: Matt 7/11/93 6/28/93 1/22/94 7/14/93 10/3/94 3/26/93 7/13/93 2/26/94 4/20/93 1/20/93 3/14/93 8/25/93 8/13/93 2/12/94 7/22/93 9/20/94 4/30/93 2/20/93 5/26/93 10/12/93 Birthdate See-loff GOO-dro GILL-eez TROO-ba y VEE-zee Wt (kg) 211 (95) 211 205 (93) 205 (93) 167 (75) 198 (89) 167 (75) 207 (93) 199 (91) 212 (96) 193 (87) 150 (68) 197 (90) 194 (87) 181 (82) 187 (84) 165 (75) 195 (88) 186 (84) 200 (91) Kur-RALLY TRO-check 230 (104) 222 (100) 223 (101) bahr-DROW Loo-CHEE-ah Pee-ET-uh-luh GOST-iss-bear Gal-CHEN-yuck ROCK-o grih- M ALL-dee Ht (cm) 6-2 (188) 6-5 (196) 6-3 (191) 6-4 (194) 6-4 (194) 6-1 (185) 6-2 (188) 6-1 (185) 6-2 (188) 6-2 (188) 6-2 (188) 5-9 (175) 6-1 (185) 6-0 (183) 6-2 (188) 5-6 (170) 6-0 (183) 6-2 (188) 5-11 (180) 5-11 5-11 (180) 5-11 5-10 (178) 5-10 (178) ...... Pronunciation Guide ...... Name Garret Sparks Jon Gillies John Gibson* Seth Jones Connor Murphy Mike Reilly Trouba* Jacob Shayne Gostisbehere Jake McCabe Sean Kuraly J.T. Miller* J.T. Mario Lucia John Gaudreau Alex Galchenyuk Riley Barber Cole Bardreau Ryan Hartman Tyler Biggs Tyler Rocco Grimaldi Blake Pietila Trocheck Vince Jim Vesey T rocheck . GOALIES (3) No. 29 30 35 DEFENSEMEN (7) 3 5 6 8 14 19 FORWARDS (13) FORWARDS 7 10 12 13 15 16 18 21 22 23 20 25 26 * 2012 U.S. National Junior Team Member Team * 2012 U.S. National Junior John GAUDREAU Jon GILLIES . ary R o s ter J un ior T eam Prelimi n ary n al 2013 U.S. Natio Cole BARDREAU Alex GALCHENYUK Shayne GOSTISBEHERE . Rocco G ri m aldi .

M ario LUCIA Sean KURALY

Blake P ietila Patrick SIELOFF

Vince Vince TROUBA Jacob Jim V ese .

27 Patrick Sieloff 6-1 (185) 199 (90) 5/15/94 L Ann

2 Team USA vs. Canada Game Notes TeAm USA STATiSTiCAl leAdeRS SPOTLIGHT ON RILEY BARBER Height: 5-11 Weight: 194 Points Goals Assists ‘D’ Points Plus/Minus NHL: WSH (‘12, 6th rd., 167th) Galchenyuk (4) Trouba (2) Galchenyuk (3) Trouba (2-0--2) Jones (+4) Current Team: Barber (3) 7 Tied (1) Barber (2) Jones (1-1--2) 5 Tied (+3) Miami University Hometown: Livonia, Mich. 4 Tied (2) Pietila (2) Gostisbehere (1-0--1) (suburb of Detroit) 4 Tied (1) Full team stats on page 8 On the intensity of this tournament … lAST GAme: dec. 28 • Russia 2, USA 1 mcCabe is in his second season at “It’s been a blast, very exciting. I think as Jacob Trouba scored a game-tying, the University of Wisconsin. He is the the tournament goes on the games are power-play goal midway through the third Wisconsin Badger in the last four only going to get even bigger. I think we second period, but Russia tallied the years to lead the U.S. National Junior started off the game against Russia very game-winner four minutes into the third Team. derek Stepan captained the well and we can build on it throughout the tournament.” period. John Gibson made 28 saves, U.S. to a gold medal in 2010, while while the U.S. peppered the Russian John Ramage helped the U.S. to a On Team USA’s chemistry … net with 42 shots. bronze medal in 2011 in Buffalo, N.Y. “I’ve played with a lot of the guys on PRodUCTiVe BlUe liNe WelCome BACK the team and a lot of us know each Team USA’s defense corps has con- Team USA returns three players from other from different places, like the U.S. tributed four of the team’s nine goals the 2012 IIHF World Junior Champion- National Team Development Program, and both of its power-play goals. Jacob ship. Forward J.T. miller played in all and we’ve gelled together. I think we are Trouba has a goal in each of the fi rst two six games last year, registering two heading in the right direction.” games. Against Germany, Seth Jones goals and two assists. Defenseman had a goal and an assist, while Shayne Jacob Trouba was the youngest play- On playing with Galchenyuk and Kuraly… Gostisbehere had a power-play goal. er on Team USA in 2012. He collected “We have a lot of speed. Galchenyuk has tremendous hands and a great, quick two assists and was Team USA’s Play- shot. Sean and I defi nitely have some PASS, SHooT, SCoRe er of the Game vs. Canada on Dec. 31, chemistry just because we see each The line of Alex Galchenyuk, Sean 2011. Goaltender John Gibson made other every day at miami, even though Kuraly and Riley Barber combined for one start last year, making 23 saves on we don’t play on the same line there. eight points in the 8-0 win vs. Germany 27 shots in a loss to Finland. They’re both playing great right now so on Dec. 27, nearly half of Team USA’s of- it’s easy to play with them.” fensive output. Galchenyuk and Barber Gold medAl PediGRee each had a goal and two assists, while The United States has won the last four On his path from Pittsburgh to Detroit ... Kuraly had a goal and an assist. Gal- IIHF men’s Under-18 World Champion- “I moved from Pittsburgh to Detroit chenyuk was named the Player of the ships. Thirteen players on the 2013 U.S. before my seventh grade year, mainly Game. The line opened the fi rst and sec- National Junior Team roster have won for hockey. Vince Trocheck and I both went to play for Little Caesars. my family ond periods with a goal in the opening gold medals at those events, including followed and we still live in michigan, moments -- Kuraly at 19 seconds of the four players who have won twice; Tyler but we return to Pittsburgh a lot to see fi rst frame and Barber 14 seconds into Biggs and Rocco Grimaldi did so in family.” the second. 2010 and 2011, while Seth Jones and Jacob Trouba equaled the feat in 2011 On Team USA’s Pittsburgh connections … mUlTi-PoiNT PeRfoRmeRS and 2012. The other gold medalists in “I played with Vince Trocheck and J.T. Against Germany, fi ve players tallied 2011 were Cole Bardreau, John Gib- miller for years with the Pittsburgh two or more points. Alex Galchenyuk son, Jake mcCabe, J.T. miller, Con- Hornets. We made it al the way to the and Riley Barber each had 1-2--3 nor murphy and Blake Pietila. In national championship game together lines, while Seth Jones and Sean 2012, Riley Barber, Patrick Sieloff one year. Gibson played a few seasons Kuraly had a goal and an assist each. and Ryan Hartman also stood atop the with us too.”

Blake Pietila had a pair of assists. medal stand. On his dad, Don, who played in the NHL ... In 2011, Gibson was named best goal- “He’s been a huge infl uence since I’ve AmeRiCA ie of the tournament by the directorate. been younger. He’s always helped me Defenseman Jake mcCabe is wearing learn the game and the little things. It’s the captain’s ‘C’ for Team USA. Joining leAGUe leAdeRS awesome to have him as a resource. He mcCabe as alternate captains are Cole A number of U.S. players are prominent coached me from when I started until I Bardreau, Seth Jones, J.T. miller and scorers in their respective leagues. moved to Detroit. He also coached John Jacob Trouba. The alternate captains John Gaudreau (Boston College) is Gibson, J.T. miller and Vince Trocheck will be split into two pairs, with Jones and tied for seventh in NCAA hockey with 23 when we played on the Pittsburgh Hor- miller wearing an ‘A’ when the U.S. wears points. His 11 goals are tied for third in nets.” its white jerseys and Bardreau and Trou- the college ranks. Blake Pietila (michi- ba doing do so in the blue jerseys. gan Tech University) has 10 goals in

3 Team USA vs. Canada Game Notes Team USA and the NHL 17 games, which is tied for seventh in - Tyler Biggs’ dad, Don, played in the the NCAA. Riley Barber (Miami Uni- NHL. Overall Draft Picks (19) versity) is the top point-getter among - Alex Galchenyuk’s father, Alexan- rookies in the NCAA with eight goals der, played in the International Hockey First Round (5) and 22 points in 18 games. League, including Milwaukee, where 3 Alex Galchenyuk (MTL-12) Alex Galchenyuk’s (Sarnia Sting), Alex was born, and throughout Eu- 9 Jacob Trouba (WPG-12) whose 27 goals in 33 games are tied rope. 15 J.T. Miller (NYR-11) for first in the Hockey League. - John Gaudreau’s dad, Guy, skated 20 Connor Murphy (PHX-11) Vince Trocheck (Saginaw Spirit) is at Norwich University. 22 Tyler Biggs (TOR-11) fifth on the OHL points list with 50 - Jon Gillies’ dad, Bruce, played in Second Round (5) (24-26) in 35 games. Seth Jones the IHL. 33 Rocco Grimaldi (FLA-11) (Portland Winterhawks) has 28 points - Seth Jones’ father, Ron “Popeye”, 39 John Gibson (ANA-11) (8-20) to rank fifth among Western did not play hockey, however, he had 42 Patrick Sieloff (CGY-12) Hockey League defensemen and sec- an 11-year career in the National Bas- 44 Jake McCabe (BUF-12) ond for WHL rookies. ketball Association and is currently a 60 mario Lucia (MIN-11) Goalie John Gibson (Kitchener coach for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets. Third Round (4) Rangers) is tied for fifth in the OHL in - Sean Kuraly’s father, Rick, starred 64 Vince Trocheck (FLA-11) both goals against average (2.33) and at Miami University and is the pro- 66 Jim Vesey (NSH-12) save percentage (.929). Also in the gram’s career scoring leader. 75 Jon Gillies (CGY-12) OHL, Garret Sparks (Guelph Storm) - Mario Lucia’s dad, Don, also played 78 Shayne Gostisbehere (PHI-12) has a league-best 950 saves and four at Notre Dame and is the head coach Fourth Round (2) shutouts. of the University of Minnesota men’s 98 mike Reilly (CBJ-11) ice hockey team. 104 John Gaudreau (CGY-11) Team Building - Stefan Matteau’s dad, Stephane, Fifth Round (2) Thirteen of the 23 players on the U.S. had a 14-year NHL career that includ- 129 Blake Pietila (NJD-11) National Junior Team preliminary ros- ed a Stanley Cup Championship with 133 Sean Kuraly (SJ-11) ter were members of the U.S. National the New York Rangers. Sixth Round (1) Team Development Program. Addi- - Connor Murphy’s dad, Gord, played 167 Riley Barber (WSH-12) tionally, Sean Kuraly and Mario Lu- 14 seasons in the NHL and is on the Seventh Round (1) cia played brief stints with the NTDP coaching staff of the 190 Garret Sparks (TOR-11) during their junior careers. - Blake Pietila has a brother, Chad, The list of past NTDP members in- and cousin, Aaron, playing alongside By Team cludes forwards Riley Barber (2011- him at Michigan Tech. His uncle, Jim Calgary 3 12), Cole Bardreau (2009-11), Tyler Storm, also played for the Dallas Florida 2 Biggs (2009-11), Rocco Grimaldi Stars. Toronto 2 (2009-11), Ryan Hartman (2010-12), - Jim Vesey’s father, Jim, played at Anaheim 1 Blake Pietila (2009-11), J.T. Miller Merrimack College and also in the Buffalo 1 (2009-11); defensemen Seth Jones, NHL. Columbus 1 Jake McCabe (2009-11), Connor Minnesota 1 Murphy (2009-11), Patrick Sieloff U.S. Medals at the WJC Montreal 1 (2009-11), Jacob Trouba (2010-12); Nashville 1 and goaltender John Gibson (2009- Year Medal Coach New Jersey 1 11). 2011 Bronze Keith Allain New York Rangers 1 2010 Gold Dean Blais Philadelphia 1 Youthful Exuberance 2007 Bronze Ron Rolston Phoenix 1 Typically a tournament for 19-year 2004 Gold mike Eaves San Jose 1 olds, the U.S. roster includes seven 1997 Silver Jeff Jackson Washington 1 players born in 1994: Riley Barber, 1992 Bronze Walt Kyle Winnipeg 1 Alex Galchenyuk, Ryan Hartman, 1986 Bronze Dave Peterson Jon Gillies, Seth Jones, Patrick Sieloff and Jacob Trouba. Pre-tournament recap Team USA began its training camp Family ties on Dec. 16 at the New York Rang- A number of U.S. players have family ers’ Madison Square Garden Training roots in college and/or professional hock- Facility in Tarrytown, N.Y. Three days ey. later, the team arrived in Helsinki, - Riley Barber’s dad, Don, played at Finland, where it played a pair of pre- Bowling Green State University and in tournament games. Against Sweden the NHL. on Dec. 20, the U.S. notched a 3-2

4 Team USA vs. Canada Game Notes Tournament standings Roster Breakdown (through Dec. 29) Home States of Team USA Group B Ohio 4 Team GP W-OTW-OTL-L GF-GA PTS Michigan 4 1. Russia 3 2-1-0-0 12-3 8 2 2. Canada 2 2-0-0-0 15-6 6 Minnesota 2 3. USA 2 1-0-0-1 9-2 3 Pennsylvania 2 4. Slovakia 2 0-0-1-1 5-9 1 Wisconsin 2 5. Germany 3 0-0-0-3 3-24 0 California 1 Florida 1 Group A Maine 1 Team GP W-OTW-OTL-L GF-GA PTS Massachusetts 1 1. Sweden 3 2-1-0-0 12-4 8 New Jersey 1 2. Switzerland 2 1-0-1-0 9-5 4 New York 1 3. Czech Republic 2 1-0-0-1 4-5 3 Texas 1 4. Finland 2 1-0-0-1 6-4 3 5. Latvia 3 0-0-0-3 4-17 0 Birth Year 1993 16 1994 7

By College Miami University 2 Team USA statistical Leaders Boston College 1 Cornell University 1 Harvard University 1 Points Goals Assists ‘D’ Points Plus/Minus University of Michigan 1 Galchenyuk (4) Trouba (2) Galchenyuk (3) Trouba (2-0--2) Jones (+4) Michigan Tech University 1 Barber (3) 7 Tied (1) Barber (2) Jones (1-1--2) 5 Tied (+3) University of Minnesota 1 4 Tied (2) Pietila (2) Gostisbehere (1-0--1) University of North Dakota 1 4 Tied (1) University of Notre Dame 1 Providence College 1 Union College 1 victory in overtime on Shayne Gostisbehere’s blast from the point. Connor University of Wisconsin 1 Murphy (power play) and Ryan Hartman also had a goal apiece in the win. In a 5-1 loss to Finland on Dec. 22, Blake Pietila was Team USA’s goal scorer. Other Leagues OHL 8 OTHER USA HOCKEY HAPPENINGS AHL 1 WHL 1 IIHF Women’s U18 World Championship The U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team is in Heinola & Vierumäki, Finland, Player Stats to take on the world at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Dec. 29, Average Age: 19 years, 3 months 2012-Jan. 5, 2013. With the tournament entering its sixth year, Team USA is Average Height: 6’1” (185 cm) looking for its fourth gold medal, having captured the title in 2008, 2009 and Average Weight: 196 lbs. (89 kg) 2011. Visit usahockey.com for more information. Shoots/Catches: Left: 14 Right: 9

World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Oldest Player: The 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge is taking place Dec. 28, 2012-Jan. Sean Kuraly (1/20/93) 4, 2013, in Drummondville and Victoriaville, Quebec The U.S. National Under-17 Team, part of USA Hockey’s NTDP, has placed in the top three for six consecu- Youngest Player: tive tournaments (2006, 2008-12). The U.S. won in 2010 and has finished sec- Seth Jones (10/3/94) ond the last two years. Visit usantdp.com for more information.

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5 Team USA vs. Canada Game Notes USA vs. Sweden • Dec. 20, 2012 • Pre-Tournament #1 USA vs. Finland • Dec. 22, 2012 • Pre-Tournament #2 Vantaa Valtti Arena (1,642) • Helsinki, Finland Helsinki Ice Hall • Helsinki, Finland

Scoring By Period Scoring By Period Team 1 2 3 OT Total Team 1 2 3 Total Sweden 1 2 0 0 2 Finland 1 0 4 5 USA 1 1 0 1 3 USA 0 0 1 1

First Period – Scoring: 1, SWE, Molin (Froberg), 2:35; First Period – Scoring: 1, FIN, Leino (Nykopp, Hannikain- 2, USA, Murphy (Vesey, Trocheck), 4:51 (pp). Penalties: en), 15:47. Penalties: USA, Gibson (delay of game), 0:55; SWE, Team (too many men), 4:03; USA, Team (too many USA, Miller (tripping), 10:46; USA, Grimaldi (slashing), men), 6:46; USA, Team (too many men), 12:52; USA, 13:21; FIN, Riikola (interference), 16:19; FIN, Hannikainen Gostisbehere (slashing), 16:05; USA, Hartman (holding), (hooking), 17:37. 17:02; SWE, Arnesson (tripping), 19:21. Second Period – Scoring: None. Penalties: USA, Pietila Second Period – Scoring: 3, USA, Hartman (Lucia), 3:48; (slashing), 5:31; FIN, Barkov (hooking), 8:11; USA, Gostis- 4, SWE, Rakell (Vikstrand, Sandberg), 19:26 (pp). Penal- behere (slashing), 12:26; FIN, Salomaki (hooking), 12:54; ties: SWE, Pettersson (tripping), 6:02; USA, Gostisbehere USA, Jones (slashing), 19:08. (hooking), 9:11; SWE, Forsberg (slashing), 13:24; SWE, Arnesson (interference), 16:23; USA, Murphy (high-stick- Third Period – Scoring: 2, FIN, Granland (Maata, Salo- ing), 18:36. maki), 1:06 (pp); 3, FIN, Barkov (Haapala, Lehkonen), 2:17; 4, USA, Pietila (Trouba), 3:12; 5, FIN, Lehkonen Third Period – Scoring: None. Penalties: USA, Gal- (Barkov, Aaltonen), 5:02 (pp); 6, FIN, Teravainen (Barkov, chenyuk (holding), 4:11; USA, Biggs (tripping), 11:49; Ristolainen), 11:31 (pp). Penalties: USA, Matteau (check- SWE, Sorensen (tripping), 13:11; SWE, Lindholm (high- ing to the head), 3:40; USA, Matteau (10-minute miscon- sticking), 15:57; USA, Team (too many men), 17:16; SWE, duct), 3:40; USA, Hartman (boarding), 11:10; FIN, Salo- Djoos (tripping), 18:02. maki (boarding), 12:03; Armia, (Interference), 16:20.

Overtime - Scoring: 5, USA, Gostisbehere (Kuraly), 1:38. Shots By Period Penalties: None. Team 1 2 3 Total Finland 4 12 14 30 Shots By Period USA 10 10 13 33 Team 1 2 3 OT Total Sweden 10 12 15 0 37 Goaltender (SH/SV) 1 2 3 Total USA 10 12 8 2 32 FIN, Korpisalo, 31: 53 10/10 6/6 -- 16/16 FIN, Laurikainen, 28:07 -- 4/4 12/13 16/17 Goaltender (SH/SV) 1 2 3 oT Total USA, Gibson, 60:00 3/4 12/12 10/14 25/30 SWE, Lundstrom, 61:38 9/10 11/12 8/8 1/2 29/32 USA, Sparks, 31:27 9/10 8/8 -- -- 17/18 Power Play: USA 0-6; FIN 3-8 USA, Gillies, 30:11 -- 3/4 15/15 0/0 18/19 Penalties: USA 9-26; FIN 6-12

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

6 Team USA vs. Canada Game Notes USA vs. Germany • Dec. 27, 2012 • Preliminary Game #1 USA vs. Russia • Dec. 28, 2012 • Preliminary Game #2 Ufa Arena • Ufa, Russia Ufa Arena • Ufa, Russia

Scoring By Period Scoring By Period Team 1 2 3 Total Team 1 2 3 Total Germany 0 0 0 0 Russia 1 0 1 2 USA 3 3 2 8 USA 0 1 0 1

First Period – Scoring: 1, USA, Kuraly (Galchenyuk, First Period – Scoring: 1, RUS, Yarullin (Nesterov, Yaku- Barber), 0:19; 2, USA, Trouba (Pietila), 8:30; 3, USA, pov), 2:42 (pp). Penalties: USA, Trouba (interference), Galchenyuk (Kuraly, Barber), 9:54. Penalties: GER, Kahun 2:29; RUS, Mozer (hooking), 2:57; USA, Team (too many (tripping), 2:30; GER, Kranthaler (tripping), 5:23; GER, men), 9:36; USA, Gibson (tripping), 11:27; USA, Grimaldi Draisaitl (interference), 10:18; USA, Kuraly (cross-check- (hooking), 14:37. ing), 17:19. Second Period – Scoring: 2, USA, Trouba (Galchenyuk), Second Period – Scoring: 4, USA, Barber (Galchenyuk), 13:18, (pp). Penalties: RUS, Dyakov (tripping), 5:12; RUS, 0:14; 5, USA, Gostisbehere (Jones, Grimaldi), 6:33 (pp); Kucherov (holding), 12:28. 6, USA, Hartman (Pietila, Bardreau), 7:55. Penalties: GER, Ackermann (tripping), 5:06; USA, Trouba (inter- Third Period – Scoring: 3, RUS, Tkachyov (Nichushkin, ference), 12:47; USA, McCabe (holding), 13:08; GER, Sergeyev), 4:10. Penalties: RUS, Kapustin (checking from Reimer (hooking), 16:02. behind), 18:28; RUS, Kapustin (10-minute misconduct), 18:28. Third Period – Scoring: 7, USA, Miller, 8:36; 8, USA, Jones (unassisted), 10:32. Penalties: USA, Biggs (interfer- Shots By Period ence), 1:45; USA, Trocheck (tripping), 2:26; USA, Mc- Team 1 2 3 Total Cabe (tripping), 4:40; GER, Mebus (roughing), 8:06; USA, USA 10 17 15 42 Galchenyuk (cross-checking), 8:06. Russia 8 11 11 30

Shots By Period Goaltender (SH/SV) 1 2 3 Total Team 1 2 3 Total USA, Gibson, 59:09 7/8 11/11 10/11 28/30 Germany 9 10 7 26 Russia, Makarov, 60:00 10/10 16/17 15/15 41/42 USA 14 20 12 46 Power Play: USA 1-4; RUS, 1-4 Goaltender (SH/SV) 1 2 3 Total Penalties: USA 4-8; RUS, 5-18 USA, Gibson, 40:00 9/9 10/10 -- 19/19 USA, Gillies, 20:00 -- -- 7/7 7/7 GER, Cupper, 60:00 11/14 17/20 10/12 38/46

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LEFT WING CENTER RIGHT WING Gaudreau, John Miller, J.T. Grimaldi, Rocco 13 5-9, 150 • Shot: Left • 8/13/93 10 6-2, 212 • Shot: Left • 3/14/93 23 5-6, 165 • Shot: Right • 2/8/93 NHL: CGY (2011, 4th-104) • Carneys Point, N.J. NHL: NYR (2011, 1st-15) • East Palestine, Ohio NHL: FLA (2011, 2nd-33) • Rossmoor, Calif. Boston College (HEA): 14GP; 11-12--23 Connecticut Whale (AHL): 26GP; 5-9--14 Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA): 18GP; 7-9--16 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-0--1 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-1--1 Played point guard as a young basketball player 2012 WJC veteran is only player in AHL Would like to become a pastor after hockey Galchenyuk, Alex Kuraly, Sean Barber, Riley 15 6-1, 197 • Shot: Left • 2/12/94 7 6-2, 199 • Shot: Left • 1/20/93 16 5-11, 194 • Shot: Right • 2/7/94 NHL: MTL (2012, 1st-3) • Milwaukee, Wis. NHL: SJ (2011, 5th-133) Dublin, Ohio NHL: WSH (2012, 6th-167) • Livonia, Mich. Sarnia Sting (OHL): 33GP; 27-34--61 Miami Univ. (CCHA): 18GP; 3-1--4 Miami Univ. (CCHA): 18GP; 8-14--22 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-3--4 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-1--2 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-2--3 “Gally” is tied for OHL lead with 27 goals Avid tennis player in off-season, Andy Murray fan Dad, Don, played at Bowling Green & NHL Pietila, Blake Bardreau, Cole - A Hartman, Ryan 20 6-0, 195 • Shot: Left • 2/20/93 18 5-10, 181 • Shot: Right • 7/22/93 21 6-0, 187 • Shot: Right • 9/20/94 NHL: NJD (2011, 5th-129) • Brighton, Mich. NHL: Free Agent • Fairport, N.Y. NHL: 2013 Eligible • West Dundee, Ill. Michigan Tech Univ. (WCHA): 17GP; 10-2--12 Cornell Univ. (ECACH): 11GP: 1-4--5 Plymouth Whalers (OHL): 32GP; 12-17--29 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-2--2 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-1--1 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-0--1 Plays with brother and cousin at Michigan Tech Hard-working PR director for the “Grind Line” Worked charter fishing boats in South Carolina Lucia, Mario Trocheck, Vince Biggs, Tyler 12 6-2, 193 • Shot: Left • 8/25/93 25 5-10, 186 • Shot: Right • 7/11/93 22 6-2, 223 • Shot: Right • 4/30/93 NHL: MIN (2011, 2nd-60) • Plymouth, Minn. NHL: FLA (2011, 3rd-64) • Pittsburgh, Pa. NHL: TOR (2011, 1st-22) • Loveland, Ohio Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA): 9GP; 5-5--10 Saginaw Spirit (OHL): 35GP; 24-26--50 Oshawa Generals (OHL): 34GP; 15-18--33 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 Can play ND Victory March on trumpet Plays the piano, could form duet with Lucia Played middle linebacker until 9th grade

DEFENSE DEFENSE Vesey, Jim 26 6-2, 200 • Shot: Left • 5/26/93 Reilly, Mike Jones, Seth NHL: NSH (2012, 3rd-66) • North Reading, Mass. 6 6-1, 167 • Shot: Left • 7/13/93 3 6-4, 205 • Shot: Right • 10/3/94 Harvard Univ. (ECACH): 9GP; 5-3--8 NHL: CBJ (2011, 4th-98) • Chanhassen, Minn. NHL: 2013 Eligible • Plano, Texas WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA): 17GP; 2-8--10 Portland Winterhawks (WHL): 31GP; 8-20--28 Dad, Jim, played at Merrimack & NHL/IHL WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-1--2 Raised on Lake Riley, skilled water sportsman Really, really good D-man; has Blue Steel down GOALTENDER Gostisbehere, Shayne Trouba, Jacob - A Gibson, John 14 5-11, 167 • Shot: Left • 4/20/93 8 6-2, 198 • Shot: Right • 2/26/94 35 6-3, 222 • Catch: Left • 7/14/93 NHL: PHI (2012, 3rd-78) • Margate, Fla. NHL: WPG (2012, 1st-9) • Rochester, Mich. NHL: ANA (2011, 2nd-39) • Pittsburgh Union College (ECACH): 15GP; 5-8--13 Univ. of Michigan (CCHA): 16GP; 5-6--11 Kitchener Rangers (OHL): 13-7-0-0, 2.33, .929 WJC13: 2 GP; 1-0--1 WJC13: 2 GP; 2-0--2 WJC13: 1-0-0-1, 1.21, .959 Played baseball (pitcher) all through high school Displayed baseball talents at 2012 NHL Draft 2012 WJC veteran; 2011 U18WC Top Goalie McCabe, Jake - C Murphy, Connor Gillies, Jon 19 6-1, 207 • Shot: Left • 10/12/93 5 6-4, 205 • Shot: Right • 3/26/93 30 6-5, 230 • Catch: Left • 1/22/94 NHL: BUF (2012, 2nd-44) • Eau Claire, Wis. NHL: PHX (2011, 1st-20) • Dublin, Ohio NHL: CGY (2012, 3rd-75) • South Portland, Maine Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA): 16GP; 2-7--9 Sarnia Sting (OHL): 33GP; 6-12--18 Providence College (HEA): 7-6-2, 1.95, .928 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 WJC13: 2 GP; 0-0--0 WJC13: 0-0-0-0, 0.00, 1.00 Third UW Badger in four years to captain USA Teammate of Sean Kuraly growing up in Ohio Has started every game for Providence Sieloff, Patrick 27 6-1, 199 • Shot: Left • 5/15/94 NHL: CGY (2012, 2nd-42) • Ann Arbor, Mich. Windsor Spitfires (OHL): 34GP; 3-6--9 WJC13: 1 GP; 0-0--0 Pronunciation Guide Sean KURALY...... Kur-RALLY Cole BARDREAU...... bahr-DROW Mario LUCIA...... Loo-CHEE-ah Was paired with Jones, Trouba at U.S. NTDP Alex GALCHENYUK...... Gal-CHEN-yuck Blake Pietila...... Pee-ET-uh-luh John GAUDREAU...... GOO-dro Patrick SIELOFF...... See-Loff Head Coach: Phil Housley Jon GILLIES...... GILL-eez Vince Trocheck...... TRO-check Assistant Coach: Mark Osiecki Shayne GOSTISBEHERE..... GOST-iss-bear Jacob TROUBA...... TROO-ba Assistant Coach: Grant Potulny Rocco Grimaldi....ROCK-o grih-MALL-dee Jim Vesey...... VEE-zee Assistant Coach: David Lassonde