USA Hockey has announced the 22-player roster for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team that will be competing at the 2024 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship from April 25 to May 5 in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland. The tournament will feature 10 countries split into two groups for the preliminary round, with games starting tomorrow. Team USA will be in Group A with Finland, Latvia, Norway, and Slovakia, and all their games will be played at Metro Arena in Espoo. Group B includes Canada, Czechia, Kazakhstan, Sweden, and Switzerland, and they will play their preliminary round games at Trio Arena in Vantaa.
Each site will host two quarterfinal games, while the two semifinal games and bronze and gold-medal games will be played in Espoo. This championship will be an exciting opportunity for the young players to showcase their skills on an international stage and compete against some of the best teams in the world. The competition will be intense, but Team USA is ready to represent their country and make their mark during the tournament. The players have been training hard and are looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead. It will be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, and the team is eager to make their country proud.