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2011 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship

Crimmitschau & Dresden, Germany | April 11-24 | Gold Medal (4-2-0-0)

After collecting four wins in the preliminary round and earning a bye into the semifinals, the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team used overtime to defeat Canada (semis) and Sweden (gold-medal game), clinching the sixth U18 World Championship gold medal for the U.S.

2011 U18MWC Printable Roster

2011 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team

No. Name POS Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB Hometown College Commitment NHL Rights
1 John Gibson G 6-2 (188) 205 (93) 7/14/1993 Pittsburgh, Pa. -- Anaheim Ducks
(2011, 2nd rd., 39th ovr.)
4 Michael Paliotta D 6-4 (193) 207 (94) 4/6/1993 Westport, Conn. Univ. of Vermont (HEA) Chicago Blackhawks
(2011, 3rd rd., 70th ovr.)
5 Connor Murphy D 6-4 (193) 212 (96) 3/26/1993 Boston, Mass. -- Phoenix Coyotes
(2011, 1st rd., 20th ovr.)
7 Barrett Kaib D 5-10 (178) 183 (83) 2/7/1993 Upper St. Clair, Pa. Providence College (HEA) --
8 Robbie Russo (C) D 6-0 (183) 192 (87) 2/15/1993 Westmont, Ill. Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA) N.Y. Islanders
(2011, 4th rd., 9th ovr.)
9 Adam Reid F 6-3 (191) 201 (91) 1/29/1993 Chino Hills, Calif. Northeastern Univ. (HEA) --
10 Blake Pietila F 5-11 (180) 201 (91) 2/20/1993 Milford, Mich. Michigan Tech (WCHA) New Jersey Devils
(2011, 5th rd., 129th ovr.)
11 J.T. Miller F 6-1 (186) 218 (99) 3/14/1993 East Palestine, Ohio -- New York Rangers
(2011, 1st rd., 15th ovr.)
12 Nicolas Kerdiles F 6-2 (188) 192 (87) 1/11/1994 Lewisville, Texas Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) Anaheim Ducks
(2012, 2nd rd., 36th ovr.)
14 Reid Boucher F 5-10 (179) 194 (88) 9/8/1993 Grand Ledge, Mich. -- New Jersey Devils
(2011, 4th rd., 99th ovr.)
15 Henrik Samuelsson F 6-3 (191) 218 (99) 2/7/1994 Pittsburgh, Pa. -- Phoenix Coyotes
(2012, 1st rd., 27th ovr.)
16 Zac Larraza F 6-2 (188) 194 (88) 2/25/1993 Scottsdale, Ariz. Univ. of Denver (WCHA) Phoenix Coyotes
(2011, 7th rd., 196th ovr.)
18 Cole Bardreau F 5-10 (178) 185 (84) 7/22/1993 Fairport, N.Y. Cornell Univ. (ECAC) Free Agent
19 Jake McCabe D 6-1 (185) 205 (93) 10/12/1993 Eau Claire, Wis. Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) Buffalo Sabres
(2012, 2nd rd., 44th ovr.)
21 Ryan Haggerty F 6-0 (183) 201 (91) 3/4/1993 Stamford, Conn. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. (ECAC) Free Agent
22 Tyler Biggs F 6-2 (188) 205 (93) 4/30/1993 Binghamton, N.Y. Miami (Ohio) Univ. (CCHA) Toronto Maple Leafs
(2011, 1st rd., 22nd ovr.)
23 Rocco Grimaldi F 5-6 (168) 181 (82) 2/8/1993 Anaheim, Calif Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA) Florida Panthers
(2011, 2nd rd., 33rd ovr.)
24 Jacob Trouba D 6-3 (191) 207 (94) 2/26/1994 Rochester, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) WinnipegJets
(2012, 1st rd., 9th ovr.)
25 Dan Carlson F 6-1 (185) 201 (91) 5/14/1993 Corcoran, Minn. -- --
26 Travis Boyd F 5-11 (180) 192 (87) 9/14/1993 Edina, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) Washington Capitals
(2011, 6th rd., 177th ovr.)
28 Seth Jones D 6-4 (193) 209 (95) 10/3/1994 Arlington, Texas -- Nashville Predators
(2013, 1st rd., 4th ovr.)
30 Matt McNeely G 6-3 (191) 201 (91) 2/16/1993 Burnsville, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA) --

Team USA Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Ron Rolston Fenton, Mich
Assistant Coach Chadd Cassidy Lake Placid, N.Y.
Assistant Coach Tim Taylor Guilford, Conn.
Assistant Coach Matt Curley Madrid,N.Y.
Assistant Coach Joe Exter Cranston, R.I.
Equipment Manager Jake Visser Grand Rapids, Mich
Physiotherapist Jason Hodges New Baltimore, Mich.
Team Doctor Ron Royce Colorado Springs, Colo.
General Manager Scott Monaghan Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.

Team USA Results

Date Opponent Results
April 9 Canada* L, 1-2
April 11 Finland* W, 4-2
April 14 Switzerland W, 2-1
April 15 Slovakia W, 8-1
April 17 Russia W, 4-3
April 19 Germany W, 7-3
April 23 Canada (Semifinals) W, 5-4 (OT)
April 24 Sweden (Gold-Medal Game) W, 4-3 (OT)

Game Notes

Tournament Photos/Video

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