2016 WJC | U.S. National Junior Team Roster
1st Row (From Left to Right): Brandon Halverson; Anders Bjork; Sonny Milano; Louie Belpedio, alternate captain; Zach Werenski, captain; Ron Wilson, head coach; Auston Matthews, alternate captain; Colin White, alternate captain; Brandon Carlo; Ryan Hitchcock; Alex Nedeljkovic
2nd Row (From Left to Right): Alex DeBrincat; Brandon Fortunato; Chad Krys; Ryan Donato; Charlie McAvoy; Christian Dvorak; Ryan MacInnis; Will Borgen; Matthew Tkachuk; Nick Schmaltz; Brock Boeser; Scott Eansor
3rd Row (From Left to Right): Catherine Bogart, USAHockey.com; Jon Gomez, communications; Stan Wong, athletic trainer; Jari Jaeaeskelaeinen, massage therapist; Brian Brewster, athletic trainer; Kevin Reiter, assistant coach; Danton Cole, assistant coach; Chris Chelios, assistant coach; Nick Siergiej, video coordinator; Dr. Phil Johnson, team physician; David Gilbert, equipment manager; Scott Aldrich, equipment manager; Risto Talvio, team host; Jim Johannson, general manager
U.S. National Junior Team Roster
| No. | Name | Pos. | Height (CM) | Weight (KG) | DOB | S/C | Hometown | Most Recent Team | NHL Draft Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chad Krys | D | 5-11 (180) | 183 (83) | 4/10/1998 | L | Ridgefield, Conn. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | 2016 Draft Eligible |
| 5 | Brandon Fortunato | D | 5-10 (178) | 148 (67) | 6/7/1996 | L | Albertson, N.Y. | Boston University (HEA) | Free Agent |
| 7 | Matthew Tkachuk | F | 6-1 (185) | 188 (85) | 12/11/1997 | L | St. Louis, Mo. | London Knights (OHL) | 2016 Draft Eligible |
| 8 | Louie Belpedio | D | 5-10 (178) | 194 (88) | 5/14/1996 | R | Skokie, Ill. | Miami University (NCHC) | MIN ('14, 3rd rd., 80th ovr.) |
| 9 | Nick Schmaltz | F | 6-0 (183) | 172 (78) | 2/23/1996 | R | Verona, Wis. | University of North Dakota (NCHC) | CHI ('14, 1st rd., 20th ovr.) |
| 10 | Anders Bjork | F | 5-11 (180) | 183 (83) | 8/5/1996 | L | Mequon, Wis. | University of Notre Dame (HEA) | BOS ('14, 5th rd., 146th ovr.) |
| 11 | Christian Dvorak | F | 6-0 (183) | 187 (85) | 2/2/1996 | L | Palos, Ill. | London Knights (OHL) | ARZ ('14, 2nd rd., 56th over.) |
| 12 | Alex DeBrincat | F | 5-7 (170) | 161 (73) | 12/18/1997 | R | Farmington Hills, Mich. | Erie Otters (OHL) | 2016 Draft Eligible |
| 13 | Zach Werenski | D | 6-2 (188) | 214 (97) | 7/9/1997 | L | Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. | University of Michigan (Big Ten) | CBJ ('15, 1st rd., 8th ovr.) |
| 14 | Scott Eansor | F | 5-8 (173) | 168 (76) | 1/3/1996 | L | Englewood, Colo. | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) | Free Agent |
| 17 | Ryan MacInnis | F | 6-4 (193) | 185 (84) | 2/14/1996 | L | St. Louis, Mo. | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) | ARZ ('14, 2nd rd., 43rd ovr.) |
| 18 | Colin White | F | 6-0 (183) | 183 (83) | 1/30/1997 | R | Hanover, Mass. | Boston College (HEA) | OTT ('15, 1st rd., 21st ovr.) |
| 19 | Ryan Donato | F | 6-1 (185) | 181 (82) | 4/9/1996 | L | Scituate, Mass. | Harvard University (ECAC Hockey) | BOS ('14, 2nd rd., 56th ovr.) |
| 20 | Will Borgen | D | 6-2 (188) | 195 (88) | 12/19/1996 | R | Moorhead, Minn. | St. Cloud State University (NCHC) | BUF ('15, 4th rd., 92nd ovr.) |
| 21 | Ryan Hitchcock | F | 5-10 (178) | 170 (77) | 3/30/1996 | L | Manhasset, N.Y. | Yale University (ECAC Hockey) | Free Agent |
| 23 | Brock Boeser | F | 6-0 (183) | 192 (87) | 2/25/1997 | R | Burnsville, Minn. | University of North Dakota (NCHC) | VAN ('15, 1st rd., 23rd ovr.) |
| 25 | Charlie McAvoy | D | 6-0 (183) | 205 (93) | 12/21/1997 | R | Long Beach, N.Y. | Boston University (HEA) | 2016 Draft Eligible |
| 26 | Brandon Carlo | D | 6-5 (196) | 195 (88) | 11/26/1996 | R | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Tri-City Americans (WHL) | BOS ('15, 2nd rd., 37th ovr.) |
| 28 | Sonny Milano | F | 5-11 (180) | 185 (85) | 5/12/1996 | L | Massapequa, N.Y. | Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) | CBJ ('14, 1st rd., 16th ovr.) |
| 31 | Alex Nedeljkovic | G | 6-0 (183) | 190 (86) | 1/7/1996 | L | Parma, Ohio | Niagara IceDogs (OHL) | CAR ('14, 2nd rd., 37th ovr.) |
| 34 | Auston Matthews | F | 6-0 (183) | 199 (90) | 9/17/1997 | L | Scottsdale, Ariz. | ZSC Lions (National A-Swiss) | 2016 Draft Eligible |
| 36 | Brandon Halverson | G | 5-11 (180) | 185 (85) | 5/12/1996 | L | Massapequa, N.Y. | Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) | CBJ ('14, 1st rd., 16th ovr.) |
Team Staff
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|
| General Manager | Jim Johannson | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
| Head Coach | Ron Wilson | Providence, R.I. |
| Assistant Coach | Chris Chelios | Chicago, Ill. |
| Assistant Coach | Danton Cole | Pontiac, Mich. |
| Assistant Coach | Kevin Reiter | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| Video Coach | Nick Siergiej | South Bend, Ind. |
| Team Physician | Phil Johnson | Horace, N.D. |
| Athletic Trainer | Stan Wong | Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Athletic Trainer | Brian Brewster | Houghton, Mich. |
| Equipment Manager | Scott Aldrich | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
| Equipment Manager | David Gilbert | South Bend, Ind. |
| Communications | Jon Gomez | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
USA Hockey, Inc.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|
| President | Jim Smith | Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| Executive Director | Dave Ogrean | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
| Assistant Executive Director, Hockey Operations | Jim Johannson | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
| Vice President, International Council Chairperson | Gavin Regan | Potsdam, N.Y. |
| Co-Chairman of the Board | Walter L. Bush, Jr. | Naples, Fla. |
| Co-Chairman of the Board | Ron DeGregorio | Salem, N.H. |
| Senior Director, Communications. | Dave Fischer | Colorado Springs, Colo. |