Chad Billins

Defenseman Chad Billins (Marysville, Mich.) is making his Olympic debut after previously representing Team USA at the 2017 Deutschland Cup, where he skated in all three games. Billins also played for the U.S. at the 2015 Deutschland Cup, where he recorded three points and Team USA recorded a second-place finish. Billins is currently playing for Linköping HC of the SHL, where he has registered 22 points in 41 games this season. Prior to the SHL, Billins played 10 games with the NHL's Calgary Flames, 213 games in the AHL and four years at Ferris State University.

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Three things you love about hockey:
My teammates, the amazing fans, winning games/championships

One youth hockey coach you would like to thank:

Charlie Cook, my coach of the Bluewater Wild. I would like to thank him for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play at a high level when I was very young.

Best memory from own playing career:
Winning the Calder Cup Championship with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2013. Also, playing my first game in the NHL for the Calgary Flames.

Favorite account to follow on social media:
@BizNasty2point0

Favorite hobby in the offseason:
Fishing and spending time with family

Ryan Gunderson

Defenseman Ryan Gunderson (Bensalem, Pa.) is making his Olympic debut after previously representing Team USA at the 2017 Deutschland Cup, where he recorded an assist. Gunderson is currently playing for Brynäs IF of the SHL, where he has registered 25 points in 34 games this season. Prior to the SHL Gunderson played 77 games in the AHL, 156 games in the ECHL, and four years at the University of Vermont.

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Three things you love about hockey:
The fun of playing the game, the challenges and the friendships

One American hockey player you enjoy watching the most:
Auston Matthews

Best advice you’ve been given:
Continue to learn everyday

Pre-game music:
AC/DC

Dream job (non-hockey):
Blogger at Barstool Sports

Noah Welch

Defenseman Noah Welch is making his Olympic debut after previously appearing in all three games for Team USA at the 2017 Deutschland Cup. Welch is currently playing for the Växjö Lakers HC of the SHL, where he has recorded eight points in 24 games played this season. Prior to the SHL, Welch played 75 games in the NHL, 209 games in the AHL and four years at Harvard University, where he was the ECAC Champion in 2002 and 2004.

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Three things you love about hockey:
A good hard clean open ice hit, killing a 3 on 5 PK and teammates sticking up for each other

NHL Team followed most growing up:
Boston Bruins

Best moment in USA Hockey history:
1980 Olympics

Favorite hobby:
Horseback riding

Plans for after hockey:
Growing companies that I’ve helped start in Ghana West Africa and trying out for Shark Tank.

James Wisniewski

Defenseman James Wisniewski (Canton, Mich.) is making his Olympic debut after previously playing for Team USA at the 2008 IIHF Men’s World Championships, where he recorded a goal and an assist. Wisniewski also represented the U.S. at two IIHF World Junior Championships (2004-Gold, 2003-Fourth) and one IIHF Under-18 World Championship (2002-Gold). Wisniewski is currently playing for EC Kassel Huskies of the DEL, where he has registered 45 points in 31 games this season. Prior to the DEL, Wisniewski played 552 games in the NHL and 160 games in the AHL.

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Best memory of own playing career:
Winning the gold medal at the 2004 World Junior Championships

Three things you love about hockey:
Relationships, Physicality and Speed

The best advice you’ve been given:
You’re #1 enemy is 6” between your ears

Pump-up music:
Country

Plans for after hockey:
Pursue golf