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2009 WJC | U.S. National Junior Team Roster

U.S. National Junior Team Roster

No. Name Pos. Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB Hometown 2008-09 Team NHL Rights
1 Josh Unice G 6-1 (186) 179 (81) 6/24/1989 Holland, Ohio Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Chicago Blackhawks
(2007, 3rd rd., 86th ovr.)
4 Cade Fairchild D 5-11 (180) 190 (86) 1/15/1989 Duluth, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) St. Louis Blues
(2007, 4th rd., 96th ovr.)
5 Teddy Ruth D 6-0 (183) 205 (93) 2/14/1989 Naperville, Ill. Univ. of Notre Dame (CCHA) Washington Capitals
(2007, 2nd rd., 46th ovr.)
7 Aaron Palushaj F 6-0 (183) 192 (87) 9/7/1989 Northville, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) St. Louis Blues
(2007, 2nd rd., 44th ovr.)
8 Kevin Shattenkirk D 6-0 (183) 201 (91) 1/29/1989 New Rochelle, N.Y. Boston Univ. (HEA) Colorado Avalanche
(2007, 1st rd., 14th ovr.)
9 Matt Rust F 5-9 (175) 194 (88) 3/23/1989 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) Florida Panthers
(2007, 4th rd., 101st ovr.)
10 Tyler Johnson F 5-8 (173) 183 (83) 7/29/1990 Spokane Wash. Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Free Agent
11 Mike Hoeffel F 6-4 (193) 209 (95) 4/9/1989 North Oaks, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) New Jersey Devils
(2007, 2nd rd., 57th ovr.)
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 Mitch Wahl F 5-11 (181) 207 (94) 1/22/1990 Seal Beach, Calif. Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Calgary Flames
(2008, 2nd rd., 48th ovr.)
15 Jim O'Brien F 6-3 (191) 194 (88) 1/29/1989 Maplewood, Minn. Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) Ottawa Senators
(2007, 1st rd., 29th ovr.)
17 Ryan McDonagh D 6-1 (185) 215 (97) 6/13/1989 Arden Hills, Minn. Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) Montreal Canadiens
(2007, 1st rd., 12 ovr.)
18 Danny Kristo F 6-0 (183) 194 (88) 6/18/1990 Eden Prairie, Minn. Omaha Lancers (USHL) Montreal Canadiens
(2008, 2nd rd., 56th ovr.)
19 Jordan Schroeder F 5-9 (175) 174 (79) 9/29/1990 Prior Lake, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) 2009 Draft Eligible
20 Blake Kessel D 6-2 (188) 205 (93) 4/13/1989 Madison, Wis. Univ. Of New Hampshire (HEA) New York Islanders
(2007, 6th rd., 166th ovr.)
21 James van Riemsdyk F 6-3 (191) 216 (98) 5/4/1989 Middletown, N.J. Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA) Philadelphia Flyers
(2007, 1st rd., 2nd ovr.)
24 Jonathon Blum (C) D 6-1 (185) 194 (88) 1/30/1989 Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. Vancouver Giants (WHL) Nashville Predators
(2007, 1st rd., 23rd ovr.)
25 Eric Tangradi F 6-4 (193) 227 (103) 2/10/1989 Philadelphia, Pa. Belleville Bulls (OHL) Anaheim Ducks
(2007, 2nd rd., 42nd ovr.)
27 Drayson Bowman F 6-1 (185) 194 (88) 3/8/1989 Littleton, Colo. Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Carolina Hurricanes
(2007, 3rd rd., 72nd 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, 1sr rd., 18th ovr.)
30 Thomas McCollum G 6-2 (188) 220 (100) 12/7/1989 Sanborn, N.Y. Guelph Storm (OHL) Detroit Red Wings
(2008, 1st rd., 30th ovr.)
33 Colin Wilson F 6-1 (185) 220 (100) 10/20/1989 Greenwich, Conn. Boston Univ. (HEA) Nashville Predators
(2008, 1st rd., 7th ovr.)

Team USA Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Ron Rolston Ann Arbor, Mich.
Assistant Coach Nate Leaman Clifton Park, N.Y.
Assistant Coach P.K. O'Handley Waterloo, Iowa
Goalie Coach Jeff Blashill Indianapolis, Ind.
Video Coordinator Ken Martel Colorado Springs, Colo.
Trainer Jason Hodges Chelsea, Mich.
Trainer Stan Wong Boca Raton, Fla.
Massage Therapist Scott Robinson Binghamton, N.Y.
Physician Dr.Phil Johnson Fargo, N.D.
Equipment Manager Brent Proulx St. Paul, Minn.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
Executive Director Dave Ogrean Colorado Springs, Colo.
Assistant Executive Director, Hockey Operations Jim Johannson Colorado Springs, Colo.
Vice President and International Council Chairperson Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Chairman of the Board Walter L. Bush, Jr. Naples, Fla.
Director, Media and Public Relations Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.