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2009 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship

Fargo, ND/Moorehead, MN USA | April 9-19 | Gold Medal (6-0-0-1)

Hosting the U18 World Championship for the first time, the United States - led by U.S. Olympian Cam Fowler - bounced back from a 6-5 loss to Russia in the final preliminary-round game to sweep the playoff round in convincing fashion. The U.S. got revenge against Team Russia, winning the gold-medal game, 5-0.

2009 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team

No. Name POS Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB Hometown College Commitment NHL Rights
1 Jack Campbell G 6-2 (188) 185 (84) 1/9/1992 Port Huron, Mich. Not Committed Dallas Stars
(2010, 1st rd., 11th ovr.)
2 Brendan Rempel D 6-3 (191) 220 (100) 4/24/1991 Willington, Conn. Harvard Univ. (ECAC)
4 Cam Fowler D 6-2 (188) 205 (93) 12/5/1991 Windsor, Ontario Not Committed Anaheim Ducks
(2010, 1st rd., 12th ovr.)
5 John Ramage D 6-0 (183) 190 (86) 2/7/1991 Mississauga, Ontario Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) Calgary Flames
(2010, 4th rd., 103rd ovr.)
6 Jon Merrill D 6-3 (191) 200 (91) 2/3/1992 Brighton, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) New Jersey Devils
(2010, 2nd rd., 38th ovr.)
7 Jason Zucker F 5-10 (178) 168 (76) 1/16/1992 Las Vegas, Nev. Univ. of Denver (WCHA) Minnesota Wild
(2010, 2nd rd., 59th ovr.)
8 Adam Clendening D 5-11 (180) 190 (86) 10/26/1992 Niagara Falls, N.Y. Boston Univ. (HEA) Chicago Blackhawks
(2011, 2nd rd., 36th ovr.)
9 Jerry D'Amigo F 5-11 (180) 201 (91) 2/19/1991 Binghamton, N.Y. Rensselaer (ECAC) Toronto Maple Leafs
(2009, 6th rd., 158th ovr.)
11 Jeremy Morin F 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 4/16/1991 Auburn, N.Y. Not Committed Atlanta Thrashers
92009, 2nd rd., 45th ovr.)
12 Chris Brown F 6-2 (188) 212 (96) 2/3/1991 Flower Mound, Texas Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Phoenix Coyotes
(2009, 2nd rd., 36th ovr.)
14 Kevin Lynch F 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 4/23/1991 Grosse Pointe, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Columbus Blue Jackets
(2009, 2nd rd., 56th ovr.)
15 Drew Shore F 6-2 (189) 209 (95) 1/29/1991 Denver, Colo. Univ. of Denver (WCHA) Florida Panthers
(2009, 2nd rd., 44th ovr.)
16 John Henrion F 5-11 (180) 205 (93) 1/19/1991 Worchester, Mass. Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA)
17 Ryan Bourque F 5-9 (174) 185 (84) 1/3/1991 Topsfield, Mass. Not Committed New York Rangers
(2009, 3rd rd., 80th ovr.)
18 Matt Nieto F 5-11 (180) 190 (86) 11/5/1992 Long Beach, Calif. Boston Univ. (HEA) San Jose Sharks
(2011, 2nd rd., 47th ovr.)
19 William Wrenn (C) D 6-1 (185) 209 (95) 3/16/1991 Anchorage, Alaska Univ. of Denver (WCHA) San Jose Sharks
(2009, 2nd rd., 43rd ovr.)
21 David Valek F 6-2 (188) 205 (93) 3/19/1991 Zagreb, Croatia Harvard Univ. (HEA)
23 A.J. Treais F 5-8 (173) 179 (81) 2/4/1991 Bloomfield Heights, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA)
24 Phillip Samuelsson D 6-2 (189) 194 (88) 7/26/1991 Leksand, Sweden Boston College (HEA) Pittsburgh Penguins
(2009, 2nd rd., 61st ovr.)
26 Kenny Ryan F 6-0 (183) 205 (93) 7/10/1991 Franklin, Mich. Not Committed Toronto Maple Leafs
(2009, 2nd rd., 50th ovr.)
27 Nick Mattson D 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 10/25/1991 Chanhassen, Minn. Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA) Chicago Blackhawks
(2010, 6th rd., 180th ovr.)
30 Adam Murray G 6-2 (188) 185 (84) 3/28/1991 Anchorage, Alaska Univ. of Denver (WCHA)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Ron Rolston Fenton, Mich.
Assistant Coach Tim Taylor Guilford, Conn.
Assistant Coach Chadd Cassidy Lake Placid, N.Y.
Goaltending Coach Joe Exter Cranston, R.I.
Team Leader Bill Hall Coram, N.Y.
Equipment Manager Nick Meldrum Warren, Mich.
Physiotherapist Jason Hodges Ann Arbor, Mich.
Team Doctor Dr. Jolie Holschen Ann Arbor, Mich.
Academic Advisor Lisa Vollmers Dexter, Mich.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
Executive Director Dave Ogrean Colorado Springs, Colo.
Asst. Executive Director, Hockey Operations Jim Johannson Colorado Springs, Colo.
International Council Chairperson Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Director of Operations Scott Monaghan Ho-Ho Kus, N.J.
Director, Media & Public Relations Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.
Media Relations Chris Peters Chicago, Ill.

Team USA Results

Date Opponent Results
April 4 Germany* W, 9-0
April 6 Sweden* W, 4-3
April 9 Norway W, 8-0
April 11 Finland W, 4-3
April 13 Slovakia W, 12-0
April 14 Russia L, 6-5
April 16 Czech Republic (Quarterfinals) W, 6-2
April 17 Canada (Semifinals) W, 2-1
April 19 Russia (Gold-Medal Game) W, 5-0