Jacob LeRoy, director of hockey operations for the University of Minnesota’s men’s ice hockey team, is serving on the staff of the U.S. National Junior Team for the first time.

The Dublin, Ohio, native joined the Golden Gophers staff ahead of the 2021-22 season, aiding Minnesota to back-to-back Big Ten regular-season championships in his first two seasons with the program. In his four seasons with the Gophers, Minnesota has made four NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the NCAA Frozen Four and a spot in the 2023 national championship game.

LeRoy spent four years as a student assistant of hockey operations at Ohio State University prior to joining Minnesota. The Buckeyes earned two NCAA Tournament berths during his time with the team, including a run to the 2018 Frozen Four.