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2007 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship

Tampere/Rauma, Finland | April 11-22 | Silver Medal (3-1-1-2)

2007 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team

No. Name POS Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB Hometown College Committment NHL Rights
3 A.J. Sturges D 6-4 (193) 194 (88) 4/6/1989 Madison, Wis. Michigan State Univ. (Big 10)
4 Ryan McDonagh D 6-1 (185) 214 (97) 6/13/1989 St. Paul, Minn. Univ. of Wisconsin (Big 10) Montreal Canadiens
(2007, 1st rd., 12th ovr.)
5 Ted Ruth D 6-0 (183) 205 (93) 2/14/1989 Naperville, Ill. Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA) Washington Capitals
(2007, 2nd rd., 46th ovr.)
6 Patrick White F 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 1/20/1989 Grand Rapids, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10) Vancouver Canucks
(2007, 1st rd., 25th ovr.)
8 Kevin Shattenkirk (C) D 6-0 (183) 201 (91) 1/29/1989 New Rochelle, N.Y. Boston Univ. (HEA) Colorado Avalanche
(2007, 1st rd., 4th ovr.)
9 Matt Rust F 5-9 (175) 194 (88) 3/23/1989 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (Big 10) Florida Panthers
(2007, 4th rd., 101st ovr.)
10 Ryan Hayes F 5-9 (175) 176 (80) 6/4/1989 Syracuse, N.Y. Boston College (HEA)
12 Jimmy Hayes F 6-5 (195) 216 (98) 11/21/1989 Dorchester, Mass. Boston College (HEA) Toronto Maple Leafs
(2008, 2nd rd., 60th ovr.)
14 Jordan Schroeder F 5-9 (175) 174 (79) 9/29/1990 Lakeville, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10) Vancouver Canucks
(2009, 1st rd., 22nd ovr.)
15 John Albert F 5-11 (180) 179 (81) 1/19/1989 Cleveland, Ohio Ohio State Univ. (Big 10) Atlanta Thrashers
(2007, 6th rd., 175th ovr.)
16 Vinny Saponari F 6-0 (184) 203 (92) 2/15/1990 Powder Springs, Ga. Boston Univ. (HEA) Atlanta Thrashers
(2008, 4th rd., 94th ovr.)
17 Brennan Vargas F 6-1 (185) 207 (94) 6/15/1989 Coon Rapids, Minn. Bowling Green State Univ. (WCHA)
19 Jim O'Brien F 6-3 (191) 194 (88) 1/29/1989 Maplewood, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10) Ottawa Senators
(2007, 1st rd., 29th ovr.)
20 C.J. Severyn F 6-1 (185) 185 (84) 6/2/1989 Beaver, Pa. Ohio State Univ. (Big 10) Calgary Flames
(2007, 7th rd., 186th ovr.)
21 James Van Riemsdyk F 6-3 (191) 216 (98) 5/4/1989 Middletown Township, N.J. Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA) Philadelphia Flyers
(2007, 1st rd., 2nd ovr.)
22 Colin Wilson F 6-1 (185) 220 (100) 10/20/1989 Greenwich, Conn. Boston Univ. (HEA) Nashville Predators
(2008, 1st rd., 7th ovr.)
25 Tom Cross D 6-3 (191) 205 (93) 9/12/1989 Simsbury, Conn. Boston College (HEA) Boston Bruins
(2007, 2nd rd., 35th ovr.)
26 Justin Vaive F 6-6 (197) 238 (108) 7/8/1989 Buffalo, N.Y. Miami (Ohio) Univ. (CCHA) Anaheim Ducks
(2007, 4th rd., 92nd ovr.)
27 Cade Fairchild D 5-11 (180) 190 (86) 1/15/1989 Duluth, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10) St. Louis Blues
(2007, 4th rd., 96th ovr.)
28 Ian Cole D 6-1 (185) 220 (100) 2/21/1989 Ann Arbor, Mich. Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA) St. Louis Blues
(2007, 1st rd., 18th ovr.)
29 Thomas McCollum G 6-2 (188) 220 (100) 12/7/1989 Amherst, N.Y. Not Committed Detroit Red Wings
(2008, 1st rd., 30th ovr.)
30 Josh Unice G 6-1 (186) 179 (81) 6/24/1989 Holland, Ohio Western Ontario Chicago Blackhawks
(2007, 3rd rd., 86th ovr.)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Ron Rolston Fenton, Mich.
Assistant Coach Patrick Foley Milton, Mass.
Assistant Coach Chadd Cassidy Lake Placid, N.Y.
Physician Dr. Jeff Housner Ann Arbor, Mich.
Physician Dr. Timothy Farley St. Louis, Mo.
Athletic Trainer Jason Hodges Ann Arbor, Mich.
Team Leader Scott Monaghan Ho-Ho Kus, N.J.
Equipment Manager Jeff Lewis Chargin Falls, Ohio

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
International Council Chairperson Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Executive Director Dave Ogrean Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sr. Director, Hockey Operations Jim Johannson Colorado Springs, Colo.
Chairman of the Board Walter L. Bush, Jr. Edina, Minn.
Director, Media & Public Relations Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.
Media Relations Andy Madden Ann Arbor, Mich.

Team USA Results

Date Opponent Result
April 12 Russia L, 3-5
April 13 Germany W, 9-1
April 15 Canada L, 2-3 (OT)
April 17 Latvia W, 8-0
April 19 Slovakia (Quarterfinals) W, 7-2
April 20 Canada (Semifinals) W, 4-3 (OT)
April 22 Russia (Gold-Medal Game) L, 5-6