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2009 World Jr. A Challenge

2009 U.S. Junior Select Team

No. Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB S/C Hometown Most Recent Team College Commitment
1 Will Yanakeff G 6-3 (191) 200 (91) 4/30/1992 L Jerome, Mich. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) Michigan State Univ. (Big 10)
3 Eamonn McDermott D 5-11 (180) 176 (80) 12/17/1991 R Shaker Heights, Ohio Fargo Force (USHL) Colorado College (NCHC)
4 Kevin Albers D 6-0 (183) 191 (87) 5/23/1991 R Lake Orion, Mich. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Niagara Univ. (AHA)
5 Kevin Lind D 6-3 (191) 202 (92) 3/31/1992 L Homer Glen, Ill. Chicago Steel (USHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
6 Nick Jensen D 6-0 (183) 195 (88) 9/21/1990 R Rogers, Minn. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)/Detroit St. Cloud State Univ. (CCHA)
7 Mac Bennett D 5-11 (180) 175 (79) 3/25/1991 L Warrick, R.I. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)/Montreal Univ. of Michigan (Big 10)
8 Kevin Gravel D 6-4 (193) 185 (84) 3/26/1992 L Kingsford, Mich. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) St. Cloud State Univ. (CCHA)
9 Chris Crane F 6-0 (183) 190 (86) 12/2/1991 R West Chester, Ohio Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Ohio State Univ. (Big 10)
10 David Gerths F 6-0 (183) 195 (88) 9/27/1990 R Ankeny, Iowa Lincoln Stars (USHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
11 Jeff Costello F 5-11 (180) 202 (92) 11/20/1990 L Milwaukee, Wis. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)/Ottawa Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
14 Matt Leitner F 5-10 (178) 172 (78) 11/27/1990 L Los Alamitos, Calif. Fargo Force (USHL) Minnesota State-Mankato (WCHA)
15 Beau Bennett F 6-1 (185) 190 (82) 11/27/1991 R Gardena, Calif. Penticton Vees (BCHL) Univ. of Denver (NCHC)
16 Mike Parks F 5-11 (180) 191 (87) 2/15/1992 R O’Fallon, Mo. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
17 Nic Dowd F 6-1 (185) 182 (83) 5/27/1990 R Huntsville, Ala. Indiana Ice (USHL) St. Cloud State Univ. (NCHC)
18 Derek DeBlois F 5-10 (178) 176 (80) 2/19/1991 R East Greenwich, R.I. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) Univ. of Michigan (Big 10)
19 Colten St. Clair F 5-11 (180) 180 (82) 11/22/1992 R Gilbert, Ariz. Fargo Force (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
20 Connor Brickley F 6-0 (183) 190 (86) 2/25/1992 L Everett, Mass. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Univ. of Vermont (HEA)
21 Nick Sorkin F 6-3 (191) 170 (77) 6/30/1991 L Rockville, Md. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA)
22 Shane Berschbach F 5-8 (172) 140 (64) 5/19/1991 L Clawson, Mich. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Western Michigan Univ. (WCHA)
23 John Parker F 5-10 (180) 180 (82) 1/11/1992 R Green Brook, N.J. Indiana Ice (USHL) Univ. of Maine (HEA)
24 Nick Mattson D 6-1 (185) 190 (86) 10/25/1991 L Chanhassen, Minn. Indiana Ice (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
30 Eric Mihalik G 6-0 (183) 180 (82) 2/28/1991 L Avon Lake, Ohio Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Colgate Univ. (ECAC)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Mark Carlson Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Assistant Coach Jeff Blashill Indianapolis, Ind.
Assistant Coach Andy Jones Sioux Falls, S.D.
Equipment Manager Darrin Flinchem Indianapolis, Ind.
Team Physician Dr. Alan Ashare Boston, Mass.
Staff Liaison Marc Boxer Colorado Springs, Colo.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
Executive Director Dave Ogrean Colorado Springs, Colo.
Vice President and International Council Chair Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Chairman of the Board Walter L. Bush, Jr. Edina, Minn.
Sr. Director, Hockey Development Kevin McLaughlin Colorado Springs, Colo.
Director, Communications Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.

2009 Game Results

Date Opponent Result
Nov. 1 Canada East L, 4-5
Nov. 3 Belarus W, 6-1
Nov. 5 Sweden
Quarterfinals
W, 3-1
Nov. 6 Russia
Semifinals
W, 6-3
Nov. 8 Canada West
Finals
W, 2-1