Looking at team USA’s World Cup of Hockey roster, there‘re some very familiar faces. There are 18 ex-college hockey players on the United States’ World Cup of Hockey roster. All of the goaltenders on team USA have college hockey experience. Apparently, one omission has stunned the hockey world. Former Golden Gopher Phil Kessel was left off of the team USA roster.
Forwards:
Justin Abdelkader, Detroit Red Wings, Michigan State
David Backes, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota State-Mankato
Ryan Callahan, Tampa Bay Lightning, OHL
Brandon Dubinsky, Columbus Blue Jackets, WHL
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks, OHL
Ryan Kesler, Anaheim Ducks, OSU
T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals, North Dakota
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens, Michigan
Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild, North Dakota
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks, Wisconsin
Derek Stepan, New York Rangers, Wisconsin
James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Hampshire
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota
Defensemen:
Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets, WHL
John Carlson, Washington Capitals, OHL
Erik Johnson, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota
Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets, Michigan
Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers, Wisconsin
Matt Niskanen, Washington Capitals, Minnesota-Duluth
Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild, Wisconsin
Goalies:
Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning, Maine
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings, UMASS-Amherst
Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils, Boston College
Break Down by College Team
4 – Wisconsin
2 – Minnesota
2 – North Dakota
2 – Michigan
1 – New Hampshire
1 – Boston College
1 – Maine
1 – Minnesota-Duluth
1 – Minnesota State-Mankato
1 – OSU
1 – Umass-Amherst
1 – Michigan State
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