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Kevin McLaughlin

Kevin McLaughlin, whose international experience with U.S. teams spans nearly 20 years, returns as team manager of the U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team for the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup after serving in the same role for the U.S. entry that placed fourth in the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. During his time with the U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team, McLaughlin has helped the U.S. earn nine top-three finishes (two first-place finishes, six runner-up efforts and one third-place finish) in international play, three of which have come in the last six Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournaments.

Currently USA Hockey’s senior director of hockey development, McLaughlin also served as the director of hockey operations for the U.S. Men’s National Team that won bronze at the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship. His other international experience includes oversight of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s Select Team that competes in the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. The U.S. has captured seven tournament crowns in the last eight Five Nations Tournaments.

In his role with USA Hockey, McLaughlin oversees USA Hockey’s youth hockey department and programs, the youth and high school national championships, and all national player development camps. McLaughlin is also responsible for the Hockey Director Training and Certification Program at the North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE).

Additionally, McLaughlin serves as the USA Hockey staff liaison for many councils and committees, including the Youth Council, Player Development Committee, High School Section and STAR. He also has been a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation Development Committee since 2003 and an IIHF Learn to Play Instructor since 2000.