KOSICE, Slovakia - Defenseman Zach Werenski (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./Columbus Blue Jackets/University of Michigan) from the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets has been added to the roster of the 2019 U.S. Men’s National Team it was announced today by USA Hockey.
Werenski recently finished his third full season in the NHL. He played in all 82 regular-season games this year for Columbus and had a career-high 44 points (11G, 33A). He also recorded six points (1G, 5A) in 10 playoff games.
Werenski has played on the international stage for the U.S. in two previous IIHF events, including the 2015 (fifth place) and 2016 (bronze medal) World Junior Championship.
A product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Werenski played two seasons of college hockey at the University of Michigan following his time at the NTDP.
With the addition of Werenski, the U.S. roster now includes 24 players, including three goaltenders, eight defensemen and 13 forwards.
U.S. Game Schedule
| Date | Opponent/Round | Time (Local/ET)/Result | Location | Television | U.S. Player of the Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues., May 7 | Germany Pre-Tournament |
W, 5-2 | SAP Arena Mannheim, Germany |
Live Stream | Johnny Gaudreau |
| Fri., May 10 | Slovakia Preliminary |
L, 1-4 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Jack Eichel |
| Sun., May 12 | France Preliminary |
W, 7-1 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Alex DeBrincat |
| Mon., May 13 | Finland Preliminary |
OTW, 3-2 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Brady Skjei |
| Wed., May 15 | Great Britain Preliminary |
W, 6-3 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Patrick Kane |
| Sat., May 18 | Denmark Preliminary |
W, 7-1 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Dylan Larkin |
| Sun., May 19 | Germany Preliminary |
W, 3-1 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Alec Martinez |
| Tues., May 21 | Canada Preliminary |
L, 0-3 | Steel Arena Kosice, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Cory Schneider |
| Thurs., May 23 | Russia Quarterfinal |
L, 3-4 | Ondrej Nepela Arena Bratislava, Slovakia |
NHL Network | Jack Hughes |
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