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Five Terriers Set to Compete in 2024 Men’s World Championship on Skates


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Five former Boston University men’s ice hockey standouts are set to compete at the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship, which kicks off on Friday in Czechia. Joel Farabee, Brady Tkachuk, Alex Vlasic, and Trevor Zegras will represent the United States, playing under head coach John Hynes (’97). Ahti Oksanen (’16) will once again be on Finland’s roster. Tkachuk has been named Team USA’s captain for the tournament, becoming the second Terrier in as many years to wear the ‘C’ for the United States at the World Championship, following Nick Bonino in 2023.

All four Team USA skaters had successful seasons in the NHL. Farabee had a career year with the Philadelphia Flyers, setting personal bests in goals, assists, and points. Tkachuk, who captains the Ottawa Senators, scored a career-high 37 goals. Vlasic, who recently signed a six-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, contributed offensively while playing significant minutes. Zegras had a shortened season due to injury but still managed to put up points for the Anaheim Ducks.

Hynes, who now coaches the Minnesota Wild, had a solid season with a winning record. Oksanen played in Sweden and had a productive season with Oskarshamn IK. The tournament’s preliminary round begins on Friday, with Finland taking on Czechia and the United States facing Sweden. The full schedule can be found online, and all Team USA games will be broadcast on NHL Network.

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