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2005 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship

Ceske Budejorke/Plzen, Czech Republic | April 14-24

Phil Kessel led the tournament in scoring with 16 points to help Team USA earn its second gold medal in tournament history.

In the medal round, the U.S. defeated Sweden 6-2 and Canada 5-1.

2005 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team

Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB Hometown College Commitment NHL Rights
Jason Bailey F 6-1 (185) 209 (95) 6/4/1987 Ann Arbor, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Anaheim Ducks
(2005, 3rd rd., 63rd ovr.)
Taylor Chorney D 6-0 (183) 185 (84) 4/27/1987 Hastings, Minn. Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA) Edmonton Oilers
(2005, 2nd rd., 36th ovr.)
Dan Collins F 6-1 (185) 203 (92) 2/26/1987 Carthage, N.Y. -- Florida Panthers
(2005, 3rd rd., 90th ovr.)
Benn Ferriero F 5-11 (180) 194 (88) 4/29/1987 Essex, Mass. Boston College (HEA) Phoenix Coyotes
(2006, 7th rd., 196th ovr.)
Jimmy Fraser (C) F 5-11 (180) 185 (84) 1/16/1987 Port Huron, Mich. Harvard Univ. (ECAC)
Jeff Frazee G 6-0 (183) 190 (86) 5/13/1987 Burnsville, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) New Jersey Devils
(2005, 2nd rd., 38th ovr.)
Brandon Gentile D 6-0 (183) 205 (93) 4/23/1987 Clarkston, Mich. Michigan State Univ. (CCHA)
Nathan Gerbe F 5-4 (163) 176 (80) 7/24/1987 Oxford, Mich. Boston College (HEA) Buffalo Sabres
(2005, 5th rd., 142nd ovr.)
Erik Johnson D 6-4 (193) 225 (102) 3/21/1988 Bloomington, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) St. Louis Blues
(2006, 1st rd., 1st ovr.)
Jack Johnson D 6-1 (185) 227 (103) 1/13/1987 Faribault, Minn. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Carolina Hurricanes
(2005, 1st rd., 3rd ovr.)
Zach Jones D 5-10 (179) 205 (93) 1/14/1987 Lisle, Ill. Univ. of North Dakota (WCHA)
Phil Kessel F 6-0 (182) 203 (92) 10/2/1987 Madison, Wis. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) Boston Bruins
(2006, 1st rd., 5th ovr.)
Jason Lawrence F 5-10 (178) 185 (84) 2/2/1987 Saugus, Mass. Boston Univ. (HEA)
Kyle Lawson D 5-11 (180) 207 (94) 1/11/1987 New Hudson, Mich. Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA) Carolina Hurricanes
(2005, 7th rd., 198th ovr.)
Justin Mercier F 5-11 (180) 179 (81) 6/25/1987 Erie, Pa. Miam (Ohio) Univ. (CCHA) Colorado Avalanche
(2005, 6th rd., 168th ovr.)
Mark Mitera D 6-3 (191) 209 (95) 10/22/1987 Livonia, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Anaheim Ducks
(2006, 1st rd., 19th ovr.)
Peter Mueller F 6-2 (189) 198 (90) 4/14/1988 Bloomington, Minn. -- Phoenix Coyotes
(2005, 1st rd., 8th ovr.)
Joseph Palmer G 6-1 (185) 205 (93) 2/19/1988 Yorkville, N.Y. Ohio State Univ. (CCHA) Chicago Blackhawks
(2006, 4th rd., 96th ovr.)
Chad Rau F 5-11 (180) 176 (80) 1/18/1987 Eden Prairie, Minn. Colorado College (WCHA) Toronto Maple Leafs
(2005, 7th rd., 228th ovr.)
Jack Skille F 6-1 (185) 207 (94) 5/19/1987 Madison, Wis. Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) Chicago Blackhawks
(2005, 1st rd., 7th ovr.)
Ryan Stoa F 6-4 (193) 225 (102) 4/13/1987 Bloomington, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) Colorado Avalanche
(2005, 2nd rd., 34th ovr.)
Andreas Vlassopoulos F 5-11 (180) 172 (78) 5/15/1987 Los Angeles, Calif. Colorado College (WCHA)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Ron Rolston Ann Arbor, Mich.
Assistant Coach John Lilley Saline, Mich.
Assistant Coach Nate Leaman Clifton Park, N.Y.
Team Doctor Dr. Quinter Burnett Kalamazoo, Mich.
Athletic Trainer Jason Hodges Ann Arbor, Mich.
Team Manager Scott Monaghan Saline, Mich.
Equipment Manager Matt Nareski Chelsea, Mich.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
International Council Chairperson Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Executive Director Doug Palazzari Colorado Springs, Colo.
Director, Media & Public Relations Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sr. Director, International Admin Art Berglund Colorado Springs, Colo.

Results

DATE OPPONENT RESULT LOCATION
April 14 Slovakia W, 3-1 Plzen Arena
April 16 Finland W, 3-0 Plzen Arena
April 17 Switzerland W, 7-1 Plzen Arena
April 19 Czech Republic W, 4-3 Plzen Arena
April 22 Sweden
Semifinals
W, 6-2 Plzen Arena
April 24 Canada • Gold Medal Game W, 5-1 Plzen Arena