Four players from New England made the U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the upcoming World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Alberta. Three forwards and one defenseman will skate for USA Hockey at the unique August edition of the World Juniors. The event, originally scheduled for this past December and January, was postponed, due...
Four players from New England made the U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the upcoming World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Alberta.
Three forwards and one defenseman will skate for USA Hockey at the unique August edition of the World Juniors. The event, originally scheduled for this past December and January, was postponed, due to complications with COVID-19.
Providence left wing Brett Berard (East Greenwich, R.I.), Michigan right wing Mackie Samoskevich (Newtown, Conn.) and Harvard defenseman Ian Moore (Concord, Mass.) are 17 of the 25 members of USA Hockey’s team who are back after being slated to play at the original rendition of the 2022 WJC. Providence right wing Riley Duran (Woburn, Mass.) is one of eight newcomers to the roster.
While not originally from the region, Harvard right wing Matt Coronato is also among the contingent headed to Edmonton to play for the red, white and blue. Providence head coach Nate Leaman will be the bench boss for the Americans. Assisting him are Colorado College head coach Kris Mayotte and Minnesota assistant coach Steve Miller, both former Providence assistants under Leaman, and Northern Michigan head coach Grant Potulny.
The Americans are looking for their sixth gold medal at the World Junior Championship. The U.S. has laid claim to top honors in 2021, 2017, 2013, 2010 and 2004.
Players born in 2002 and after are eligible for this edition of the WJC. This December and January the 2023 World Junior Championship will be held with players born in 2003 and after being able to suit up for their respective countries.
