The United States Olympic roster for the upcoming Winter Games has been officially announced, featuring notable additions. The list includes 25 players, highlighted by Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, the reigning Hart Trophy winner.
Key Roster Additions
Hellebuyck’s impressive performance last season, where he secured both the Vezina and Hart Trophies, led his team to the Presidents’ Trophy. However, this season, he holds a .907 save percentage, contributing to the Jets’ struggles at the bottom of the standings.
Joining Hellebuyck are four new faces: Quinn Hughes, Tage Thompson, Clayton Keller, and Seth Jones. These players did not participate in the previous 4 Nations Face-Off, where 21 team members return, including notable athletes such as captain Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, and the Tkachuk brothers, Matthew and Brady.
Roster Highlights
- Goaltenders: Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger, Jeremy Swayman
- Forwards:
- Matt Boldy
- Kyle Connor
- Jack Eichel
- Jake Guentzel
- Jack Hughes
- Clayton Keller
- Dylan Larkin
- Auston Matthews (Captain)
- J.T. Miller
- Brock Nelson
- Tage Thompson
- Brady Tkachuk
- Matthew Tkachuk
- Vincent Trochek
- Defensemen:
- Brock Faber
- Noah Hanifin
- Quinn Hughes
- Seth Jones
- Charlie McAvoy
- Jake Sanderson
- Jaccob Slavin
- Zach Werenski
Management’s Thoughts
Team USA’s General Manager, Bill Guerin, expressed enthusiasm for the final roster. He acknowledged the challenging process of selection, highlighting the contributions of grassroots hockey in the country. “We’re excited about our team,” Guerin stated. “There’s nothing like the Olympics, and I know our players and staff will represent our country well.”
This Olympic team aims to put forth a strong effort to achieve their ultimate goal. The Winter Olympic Games are set to take place in Milano Cortina, and the United States team looks forward to making a significant impact.
