Thursday, April 24, 2014

Gaudreau Joins Worlds Roster

At least 19 former college players will compete for Canada and U.S. at World Championship in Belarus.

Hobey Baker Award winner Johnny Gaudreau has been added to the United States men’s national team for the 2014 IIHF World Championship, bringing the total number of former college stars slated to participate in the event to 19.

The World Championship will take place May 9-25 in Minsk, Belarus, and Wednesday NBC Sports Network announced its plans to carry all of Team USA’s games live.

Official Site

The former college players taking part in the tournament include four players for Canada and 15 for the U.S. More players may be added to rosters prior to the tournament’s start as well.

Gaudreau and B.C. linemate Kevin Hayes are both on the U.S. squad, which features four players who played NCAA hockey this season – those two, plus UMass Lowell goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Wisconsin defenseman Jake McCabe.

Former college stars play an integral role in forming both the U.S. and Canadian teams. Bowling Green alum Rob Blake is the general manager of the Canadian team, while former Wisconsin star Jim Johansson heads up the U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group, which also includes former college players Brian Burke, Paul Holmgren, Dean Lombardi, David Poile, Ray Shero, Don Waddell and Tom Kurvers.

Former College Players

Canada

Goaltender
Ben Scrivens	Cornell
Defensemen
Kevin Bieksa	Bowling Green
Jason Garrison	Minnesota Duluth
Forward
Kyle Turris	Wisconsin

United States

Goaltender
Connor Hellebuyck	UMass Lowell
Defensemen
Matt Donovan	Denver
Jake Gardiner	Wisconsin
Jake McCabe	Wisconsin
Jeff Petry	Michigan State
Jacob Trouba	Michigan
Forwards
Johnny Gaudreau	Boston College
Jimmy Hayes	Boston College
Kevin Hayes	Boston College
Colin McDonald	Providence
Andy Miele	Miami
Brock Nelson	North Dakota
Drew Shore	Denver
Craig Smith	Wisconsin
Tim Stapleton	Minnesota Duluth