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2007 World Jr. A Challenge

2007 WJA Challenge Roster

No. Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB S/C Hometown Most Recent Team College Commitment
1 Josh Robinson G 6-1 (185) 180 (81) 12/1/1989 L Frankenmuth, Mich. Sioux City (USHL) Michigan Tech (WCHA)
2 Max Nicastro D 6-2 (188) 190 (86) 3/2/1990 R Thousand Oaks, Calif. Chicago Steel (USHL) Boston Univ. (HEA)
4 Tyler Kieffer D 5-11 (180) 210 (95) 7/20/1989 L Stillwater, Minn. Lincoln Stars (USHL) --
5 John Lee D 6-2 (188) 185 (84) 1/16/1989 R Moorhead, Minn. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Univ. of Denver (NCHC)
6 John Carlson D 6-2 (188) 215 (97) 1/10/1990 R Colonia, N.J. Indiana (USHL) --
8 Seth Helgeson D 6-3 (190) 212 (96) 10/8/1990 L Faribault, Minn. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10)
7 Mike Cichy F 5-11 (180) 175 (79) 4/14/1990 L New Hartford, Conn. Tri-City Storms (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
9 Nico Sacchetti F 6-0 (183) 190 (86) 8/21/1989 R Virginia, Minn. Omaha Lancers (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10)
11 Jared Festler F 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 10/14/1989 L Little Falls, Minn. Lincoln Stars (USHL) St. Cloud State Univ. (CCHA)
14 Keegan Flaherty F 6-0 (183) 170 (77) 3/25/1990 R Duluth, Minn. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
15 Craig Smith F 6-0 (183) 190 (86) 5/19/1989 R Madison, Wis. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Univ. of Wisconsin (Big 10)
16 Jimmy Hayes F 6-4 (193) 210 (95) 11/21/1989 R Dorchester, Mass. USNTDP Boston College (HEA)
17 Nick Larson F 6-2 (188) 180 (81) 11/14/1989 L Apple Valley, Minn. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
18 Ben Blood D 6-4 (193) 220 (99) 3/15/1989 L Plymouth, Minn. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
19 Barry Almeida F 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 11/20/1988 L Springfield, Mass. Omaha Lancers (USHL) Boston College (HEA)
20 Blake Kessel D 6-1 (185) 204 (92) 4/13/1989 R Verona, Wis. Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA)
21 Jack Connolly F 5-8 (172) 160 (72) 8/15/1989 L Duluth, Minn. Sioux Falls (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
22 Nick Dineen F 5-11 (180) 190 (86) 2/28/1989 R Omaha, Neb. Sioux Falls (USHL) Colorado College (NCHC)
23 Tim Hall F 5-8 (172) 164 (74) 2/2/1990 L Sewickley, Pa. Ohio (USHL) Colorado College (NCHC)
24 Drew LeBlanc F 5-11 (180) 190 (86) 6/29/1989 L Hermantown, Minn. Chicago Steel (USHL) St. Cloud State Univ. (CCHA)
30 Brady Hjelle G 5-11 (180) 170 (77) 5/3/1990 L International Falls, Minn. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach P.K. O'Handley Waterloo, Iowa
Assistant Coach Regg Simon Des Moines, Iowa
Equipment Manager Darrin Flinchem Indianapolis, Ind.
Athletic Trainer Todd Klein Waterloo, Iowa
Team Physician Dr. Leo Chen Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Team Leader Marc Boxer Colorado Springs, Colo.

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, International Council Chair Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Chairman of the Board Walter L. Bush, Jr. Naples, Fla.
Director, Media & Public Relations Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.

2007 Game Results

Date Opponent Result
Nov. 6 Belarus W, 7-6
Nov. 7 Canada East W, 3-2
Nov. 10 Canada West
Semifinals
L, 5-1
Nov. 11 Russia
Third-Place Game
W, 9-6