Ross Chicantek is serving as equipment manager for the U.S Under-18 Men’s Select Team for the first time.

The Portage, Michigan, native, recently wrapped his second season as equipment manager for at Western Michigan University. His duties include skate sharpening, equipment inventory, laundry, and travel logistics.

Before moving to Kalamazoo, Chicantek served five years (2017-22) as an equipment manager with the Army men’s hockey program and also supported the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams.

Chicantek graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2013 with a degree in sports management.