COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced today the 17-player U.S. National Sled Hockey Team roster for the 2024-25 season, which begins Monday (Oct. 7), when the U.S. faces host Czechia in its first game at the IPH Cup in Ostrava, Czechia.
“We’re very excited to kick the year off after last season not ending the way we hoped it would,” said Dan Brennan (Colorado Springs, Colo.), general manager of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. “I feel it’s given us extra motivation to regain our status as the top team in the sport.”
WHO’S BACK?
The roster – which includes all 17 players from the U.S. National Sled Team that captured the silver medal at the 2024 IPC Para Sled Hockey World Championship -- is made up of nine forwards, six defenseman, and two goalies.
Team USA’s leadership group includes captain Josh Pauls (Green Brook, N.J.), who is back for his 17th season on defense, along forwards Travis Dodson (Deming, N.M.) and Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.), who will serve as alternate captains. Farmer, the team’s all-time leading point-getter with 321, set new single-season marks in goals (37), assists (26), and points (63) in 2023-24.
The forward group also includes David Eustace (Stoneham, Mass.), Malik Jones (Aurora, Colo.), Kevin McKee (Davenport, Iowa), Josh Misiewicz (La Grange, Ill.), Ben Musselman (Amelia, Ohio), Evan Nichols (Haymarket, Va.), and Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.).
On defense, Pauls is joined by Brett Bolton (Rockledge, Fla.), Liam Cunningham (River Falls, Wis.), Chris Douglas (Saint Cloud, Fla.), Noah Grove (Frederick, Md.), and Jack Wallace (Franklin Lakes, N.J.).
The tandem of Jen Lee (San Francisco, Calif.) and Griffin LaMarre (Haverhill, Mass.) returns between the pipes for the U.S. after combining for eight shutouts in 2023-24.
FULL STAFF RETURNS
The full U.S. National Sled Hockey team coaching and support staff are returning in 2024-25, led by Brennan, who embarks on his 19th season. Head Coach David Hoff (Bottineau, N.D.) is back for his 7th season at the helm, and is joined by assistant coach Corey Gorder (Bottineau, N.D.). Athletic trainer Mike Cortese (Boynton Beach, Fla.) is returning for his 15th season with the team, along with team physician Mike Uihlein (Grafton, Wis.), who enters his 12th season.
DEBUT OF PRACTICE TEAM
New this season, USA Hockey is introducing a practice team that will travel and train with the U.S. National Sled Team at international events and training camps. The group, which includes 11 players, will provide ample developmental opportunities for elite sled hockey players that aren’t currently on the national team, and be utilized as an evaluation tool for future national team consideration.
See the table below for the full U.S. National Sled Team and practice team roster.
OPENING EVENT
The U.S. National Sled Team will open its season at the IPH Cup Ostravar Arena in Ostrava, Czechia, seeking a third-consecutive tournament title. The event starts Monday (Oct. 7) and runs through Oct. 13. All games will be streamed live and for more information, click here.
2024-25 U.S. National Sled Team Roster
| No. | Name | Pos. | Ht. (cm) | Wt. (kg) | Birthdate | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brody Roybal | F | 3-1 (94) | 120 (54) | 5/25/98 | Northlake, Ill. |
| 8 | Jack Wallace | D | 6-4 (193) | 210 (95) | 6/24/98 | Franklin Lakes, N.J. |
| 9 | Travis Dodson | F | 4-0 (122) | 150 (68) | 2/14/85 | Deming, N.M. |
| 10 | Brett Bolton | D | 5-7 (170) | 154 (70) | 4/8/06 | Rockledge, Fla. |
| 14 | Ben Musselman | F | 5-6 (168) | 125 (57) | 3/3/01 | Amelia, Ohio |
| 16 | Declan Farmer | F | 6-0 (183) | 135 (61) | 11/5/97 | Tampa, Fla. |
| 17 | Chris Douglas | D | 5-9 (175) | 150 (68) | 5/17/90 | Saint Cloud, Fla. |
| 18 | Evan Nichols | F | 5-7 (170) | 130 (59) | 7/29/04 | Haymarket, Va. |
| 19 | Malik Jones | F | 5-7 (170) | 162 (73) | 12/6/02 | Aurora, Colo. |
| 22 | Noah Grove | D | 5-8 (173) | 135 (61) | 5/1/99 | Frederick, Md. |
| 23 | Liam Cunningham | D | 5-11 (180) | 160 (73) | 3/5/08 | River Falls, Wisconsin |
| 24 | Josh Misiewicz | F | 6-0 (183) | 170 (77) | 6/25/88 | La Grange, Ill. |
| 27 | Josh Pauls | D | 5-8 (173) | 135 (61) | 12/31/92 | Green Brook, N.J. |
| 29 | Griffin LaMarre | G | 5-10 (178) | 165 (75) | 11/10/96 | Haverhill, Mass. |
| 32 | Jen Lee | G | 6-2 (188) | 190 (86) | 7/26/86 | San Francisco, Calif. |
| 37 | David Eustace | F | 6-1 (185) | 155 (70) | 5/3/99 | Stoneham, Mass. |
| 88 | Kevin McKee | F | 4-7 (140) | 115 (52) | 2/11/90 | Davenport, Iowa |
| Name | Pos. | Ht. (cm) | Wt. (kg) | Birthdate | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayden Beasley | D | 4-0 (122) | 135 (61) | 12/22/06 | Coats, N.C. |
| Sam Becker | F | 5-8 (173) | 132 (60) | 11/28/02 | Olney, Md. |
| Wesley Clowson | F | 5-11 (180) | 145 (66) | 11/26/03 | Claysburg, Pa. |
| Caleb Crossett | F | 5-4 (163) | 135 (61) | 1/30/07 | Thetford, Vt. |
| Isaac Escobedo | F | 5-9 (175) | 122 (55) | 4/19/02 | Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Sean Gallagher | G | 5-10 (178) | 150 (68) | 11/18/02 | Palm Bay, Fla. |
| Kyle Huckabee | G | 5-5 (165) | 155 (70) | 4/5/95 | Port Arthur, Texas |
| Daniel Malloy | D | 5-5 (165) | 120 (54) | 7/10/01 | Bowie, Md. |
| Tyler Shepersky | D | 4-11 (150) | 190 (86) | 7/7/04 | Menahga, Minn. |
| Landon Uthke | F | 5-9 (175) | 191 (87) | 12/30/07 | Albert Lea, Minn. |
| Taggart VanderMolen | G | 5-10 (178) | 145 (66) | 1/6/03 | Fruitport, Mich. |
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