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World Cup Features Former Stars
31 former college players from 18 schools include representatives on seven rosters.

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Johnny Gaudreau shared the lead among all players with five points in pre-tournament action.

The puck drops Saturday in the World Cup of Hockey, a best-in-the-world event that will feature former college players in every game, with representation on every roster except Russia's.

The 31 NCAA alumni in the tournament represent 18 schools, led by Michigan (5 players), Minnesota (4), Wisconsin (4) and North Dakota (3).

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More than 80% of the United States team played college hockey (19 of 23 participants). Team captain Joe Pavelski and assistant captain Ryan Suter are two of three Wisconsin alumni on the roster. All three goaltenders - Jonathan Quick, Cory Schneider and Ben Bishop - played in Hockey East.

Team North America - comprised of players from Canada and the United States age 23 and under - features several familiar faces from recent NCAA seasons, led by Hobey Baker Award winners Johnny Gaudreau and Jack Eichel. Seven alums are on the roster, including three of the seven defensemen: Shayne Gostisbehere, Colton Parayko and Jacob Trouba.

NCAA Alumni in the World Cup of Hockey

Canada
Jonathan Toews North Dakota
Czech Republic
Andrej Sustr Nebraska Omaha
Team Europe
Thomas Vanek Minnesota
Finland
Erik Haula Minnesota
North America
Jack Eichel Boston University
Johnny Gaudreau Boston College
Shayne Gostisbehere Union
Connor Hellebuyck UMass Lowell
Dylan Larkin Michigan
Colton Parayko Alaska
Jacob Trouba Michigan
Sweden
Carl Hagelin Michigan
United States
Justin Abdelkader Michigan State
David Backes Minnesota State
Ben Bishop Maine
Erik Johnson Minnesota
Jack Johnson Michigan
Ryan Kesler Ohio State
Ryan McDonagh Wisconsin
Matt Niskanen Minnesota Duluth
T.J. Oshie North Dakota
Max Pacioretty Michigan
Kyle Palmieri Notre Dame
Zach Parise North Dakota
Joe Pavelski Wisconsin
Jonathan Quick Massachusetts
Cory Schneider Boston College
Derek Stepan Wisconsin
Ryan Suter Wisconsin
James van Riemsdyk New Hampshire
Blake Wheeler Minnesota