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1 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 1 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE POOL A: Canada, Denmark Germany, Russia, Slovakia POOL B: United States, Belarus, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland Date Game Opponents Time Venue Sun., April 13 1 Canada vs. Germany 1:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 2 Sweden vs. Belarus 3:00 p.m. Arena Kazan 3 Slovakia vs. Russia 5:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 4 Switzerland vs. United States 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Mon., April 14 5 Slovakia vs. Denmark 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 6 Belarus vs. United States 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 7 Germany vs. Russia 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 8 Switzerland vs. Finland 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Tues., April 15 9 Denmark vs. Canada 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 10 Finland vs. Sweden 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Wed., April Germany vs. Slovakia 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 12 Belarus vs. Switzerland 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 13 Russia vs. Canada 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 14 United States vs. Sweden 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Thurs., April Finland vs. Belarus 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 16 Denmark vs. Germany 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena Fri., April Canada vs. Slovakia 3:30 p.m. Tatneft Arena 18 Sweden vs. Switzerland 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 19 Russia vs. Denmark 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 20 United States vs. Finland 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Sat., April 19 Day Off Sun., April QF1 vs. QF1 1:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 22 5B vs. 4A 1:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 23 QF2 vs. QF2 5:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 24 4B vs. 5A 5:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Mon., April SF1 vs. SF1 3:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 26 5A vs. 5B 3:30 p.m. Arena Kazan 27 SF2 vs. SF2 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 28 4A vs. 4B 7:00 p.m. Arena Kazan Tues., April L21 vs. L23 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena Wed., April L25 vs. L27 3:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena 31 W25 vs.w27 7:00 p.m. Tatneft Arena * Schedule is subject to change. All game times are local U.S. National Under-18 Team 1

2 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 2008 IIHF World Under-18 Tournament Schedule... 1 TEAM USA 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team Roster... 4 Players... 5 By The Numbers TEAM Ryan Bourque... 5 Joe Cannata... 6 Robbie Czarnik... 7 Justin Florek... 8 Patrick Gaul... 9 Ryan Grimshaw Ryan Hegarty Danny Kristo Sam Lofquist Sean Lorenz Brandon Maxwell Kevin McCarey Philip McRae Colin Moore Jeremy Morin Aaron Ness Kyle Palmieri Nick Pryor Vinny Saponari Jordan Schroeder David Warofsky David Wohlberg USA STAFF John Hynes HEAD COACH Tim Taylor ASSISTANT COACH Joe Exter ASSISTANT COACH John Wroblewski ASSISTANT COACH Scott Monaghan GENERAL MANAGER USA HOCKEY LEADERSHIP Ron DeGregorio PRESIDENT Dave Ogrean EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tony Rossi VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL CHAIR Walter L. Bush, Jr. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD HISTORY U.S. National Under-18 Team Record Book U.S. National Under-18 Team All-Time Roster U.S. National Under-18 Team All-Time Coaching Staff and Record IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results IIHF World Under-18 Championship Results Credits Editorial Staff: Jon Oman, Dave Fischer Cover Design: Dana Ausec U.S. National Under-18 Team

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4 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM GOALTENDERS (2) No Name Ht (cm) Wt (kg) Birthdate S/C Hometown Team 31 Joe Cannata 6-1 (185) 214 (97) 1/2/90 L Wakefield, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team 29 Brandon Maxwell 6-0 (183) 187 (85) 3/22/91 L Winter Park, Fla. U.S. National Under-17 Team DEFENSEMEN (7) 5 Ryan Grimshaw 6-0 (183) 192 (87) 1/28/90 R Rochester, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team 24 Ryan Hegarty 6-0 (183) 196 (89) 5/16/90 L Arlington, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team 28 Sam Lofquist 6-1 (185) 181 (82) 3/15/90 R Faribault, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 3 Sean Lorenz 6-0 (183) 191 (87) 3/10/90 R Littleton, Colo. U.S. National under-18 Team 20 Aaron Ness 5-10 (178) 170 (77) 5/18/90 L Roseau, Minn. Roseau High School 22 Nick Pryor 5-11 (180) 184 (83) 9/6/90 L Woodbury, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 2 David Warsofsky 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 5/30/90 L Marshfield, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team FORWARDS (13) 17 Ryan Bourque 5-7 (170) 160 (73) 1/3/91 L Boxford, Mass. U.S. National Under-17 Team 7 Robbie Czarnik 6-0 (183) 178 (81) 1/25/90 R Washington, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team 6 Patrick Gaul 5-7 (170) 180 (82) 2/27/90 L Pittsburgh, Pa. U.S. National Under-18 Team 19 Justin Florek 6-4 (194) 195 (88) 5/18/90 L Marquette, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team 8 Danny Kristo 5-11 (180) 172 (78) 6/18/90 R Eden Prairie, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 26 Kevin McCarey 5-11 (180) 192 (87) 3/24/90 R Baldwinsville, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team 18 Philip McRae 6-2 (188) 190 (86) 3/15/90 L Chesterfield, Mo. London Knights (OHL) 21 Colin Moore 5-10 (178) 175 (79) 5/21/90 R Medfield, Mass. U.S. National Under-18 Team 11 Jeremy Morin 6-0 (183) 185 (84) 4/16/91 R Auburn, N.Y. U.S. National Under-17 Team 16 Kyle Palmieri 5-10 (178) 180 (82) 2/1/91 R Montvale, N.J. U.S. National Under-17 Team 27 Vinny Saponari 6-0 (183) 179 (81) 2/15/90 R Powder Springs, Ga. U.S. National Under-18 Team 9 Jordan Schroeder 5-9 (175) 178 (81) 9/29/90 R Prior Lake, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team 14 David Wohlberg 6-0 (183) 177 (81) 7/18/90 L South Lyon, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team TEAM STAFF Head Coach John Hynes Dexter, Mich. Assistant Coaches Tim Taylor Gilford, Conn. Joe Exter Cranston, R.I. John Wroblewski Neenah, Wis. General Manager Scott Monaghan Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Team Leader Mark Jorgensen Marshall, Minn. Equipment Manager Brock Bradley Ypsilanti, Mich. Athletic Trainer Jacob Greer Canton, Mich. Media Relations Jon Oman Crookston, Minn. Team Physician Dr. Jolie Holschen Ann Arbor, Mich. USA HOCKEY, INC. President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H. Executive Director Dave Ogrean Colorado Springs, Colo. Chairmand of the Board Walter L. Bush, Jr. Edina, Minn. Vice President, International Council Chair Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill. Director, Media & Public Relations Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo U.S. National Under-18 Team

5 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 5 # 17 FAVORITES U.S. Born Player Chris Drury NHL Team Boston Bruins Video Game NHL 2007 Book Eleven Seconds Favorite Movies Wedding Crashers Miracle RYAN BOURQUE POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 7 (170) WEIGHT: 160 (73) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 1/3/91 HOMETOWN: Boxford, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of New Hampshire (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 19 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 41 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 38 points (17-21) Finished with nine points (5-4) in 15 international games... Recorded three points (2-1) in helping the U.S. National Under-17 Team earn a second-place finish at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia... Notched three points (2-1) for Team USA as a team captain at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, Ontario, where the squad finished second... Contributed three points (1-2) in four games to help the U.S. National Under-18 Team secure a first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 29 games for Cushing Academy (Mass.) and recorded 50 points ( ). PERSONAL Son of Ray and Christine Bourque... Has one sister, M e l i s s a, and one brother, C h r i s... R y a n s father is Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque, who played 1,612 National H o c k ey League games for the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche... R y a n s b r o t h e r, C h r i s, played for Boston University ( ) and now skates for the H e r s h ey Bears of the American Hockey League... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to the University of New Hampshire (HEA). Sporting Event To Watch Hockey Superstition Showering Before Games Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Cushing Academy n/a 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 5

6 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 6 # 31 JOE CANNATA POSITION: Goaltender HEIGHT: 6 1 (185) WEIGHT: 214 (97) CATCHES: Left BIRTHDATE: 1/2/90 HOMETOWN: Wakefield, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Merrimack College (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 28 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and posted a record with a.901 save percentage and a 2.54 goals-against average... Appeared in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland, notching a 2-2 record with a.908 save percentage and a 2.10 goals-against average... Started two games in helping Team USA secure a first-place finish at the 2008 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland... Filed a 2-0 record and a 2.67 goals-against average in the tournament. FAVORITES Magazine Sports Illustrated Professional Team Boston Red Sox Movie Miracle Video Game MLB 2007 ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 18 games at Boston College High School (Mass.) going with a 1.01 goals against average... Was named Boston College High School Most Valuable Player, Boston Globe Catholic Conference All-Star, Boston Herald Dream Team and to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Team. PERSONAL Son of Joe and Joan Cannata... Has two brothers, Michael and Brian... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Merrimack College (HEA). U.S. Born Player Rick DiPietro Sporting Event To Watch NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Skates Bauer Statistics Year Team GP W L T GAA SV% U.S. National Under-18 Team Boston College High School U.S. National Under-18 Team

7 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 7 # 7 ROBBIE CZARNIK POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 178 (81) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 1/25/90 HOMETOWN: Washington, Mich. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Michigan (CCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and notched 30 points (15-15) Totaled four points (2-2) in eight international games... Doled out one assist in four games for Team USA at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Tallied three points (1-2) in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Recorded 29 points (17-12) in 65 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team. FAVORITES NHL Team Ottawa Senators Video Game Call of Duty 4 Movie Tommy Boy ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for Honeybaked (Midget Minor AAA) of the Midwest Elite Hockey League along with current NTDP teammate David Wohlberg as the team won the Michigan AAA state championship... Tallied 131 points (53-78) in 66 games. PERSONAL Son of Rob and Denise Czarnik... Has one brother, Cory... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Michigan (CCHA). TV Show Entourage Foot To Cook Steak Websites google.com espn.com Musician Kenny Chesney Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Honeybaked U.S. National Under-18 Team 7

8 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 8 # 19 JUSTIN FLOREK POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6 4 (194) WEIGHT: 195 (88) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/18/90 HOMETOWN: Marquette, Mich. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Northern Michigan University (CCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one game with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and registered 13 points (5-8) Handed out one assist in eight international games... Participated with Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Doled out one assist in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Led the U.S. National Under-17 Team with 32 points (21-11) in 66 games. FAVORITES Movie Happy Gilmore NHL Team Detroit Red Wings Actress Jessica Alba ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Marquette (Mich.) Electricians (Midget Major AAA) of the Midwest Elite Hockey League and recorded 59 points (26-33) in 55 games. PERSONAL Son of Tom and Donna Florek... Has one brother, Joel... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Northern Michigan University (CCHA). Website espn.com Place To Shop Cabelas Place To Visit Alaska TV Show Pardon the Interruption Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Marquette n/a U.S. National Under-18 Team

9 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 9 # 6 PATRICK GAUL POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 7 (170) WEIGHT: 180 (82) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 2/27/90 HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, Pa. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Notre Dame (CCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 48 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one game with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 26 points (8-18) Distributed two assists in eight international games... Dished out both helpers for Team USA during four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Participated in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Recorded 31 points (13-18) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team. FAVORITES Movie Braveheart NHL Team Philadelphia Flyers Actor Owen Wilson Website flyers.com ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played in 86 games for the Pittsburgh (Pa.) Hornets (Midget Minor AAA) of the Midwest Elite Hockey League and totaled 101 points (29-72) Captained the 2006 U.S. Under-17 Select Team White at the Three Nations Tournament along with current NTDP teammate Ryan Grimshaw where he recorded five points (2-3) in four games. PERSONAL Son of Joe and Margaret Gaul Has one brother, Joe, and three sisters, Meghan, Erin and Calli Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). Video Game Call of Duty 4 Musician Kenny Chesney TV Show Family Guy Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Pittsburgh Hornets U.S. National Under-18 Team 9

10 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 10 # 5 RYAN GRIMSHAW POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 192 (87) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 1/28/90 HOMETOWN: Rochester, N.Y. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Harvard University (ECACH) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and recorded nine points (2-7) Distributed one assist in eight international games... Participated in four games for Team USA at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Dished out one helper in four games to help Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Appeared in 43 games with the National Team Development Program, including 32 contests with the U.S. National Under-17 Team, where he recorded five points (3-2). Tallied three points (1-2) in 11 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team. FAVORITES Movie Invincible NHL Team Buffalo Sabres Musician Kenny Chesney Website facebook.com ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Salisbury (Conn.) School and tallied seven points (1-6) in 28 contests... Skated with the 2006 U.S. Under-17 Select Team White at the Three Nations Tournament along with current NTDP teammate Patrick Gaul where he recorded two assists in four games. PERSONAL Son of Rick and Jodie Grimshaw and Cathie and Gary Graus... Has one brother, Tyler, and one sister, MacKenzie... Has four step siblings, Jessie, Jon, Scotty and Jared... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to Harvard University (ECACH). Place To Shop Ralph Lauren Polo Actor Mark Wahlberg TV Show Lost Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Salisbury U.S. National Under-18 Team

11 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 11 # 24 RYAN HEGARTY POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 196 (89) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/16/90 HOMETOWN: Arlington, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Maine (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and recorded 19 points (7-12) Tallied two points (1-1) in eight international games... Chipped in both of his points (1-1) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Participated in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Totaled seven points (3-4) in 64 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Musician Kenny Chesney Movie Sahara Actress Jessica Alba ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Belmont (Mass.) Hill School along with current National Team Development Program teammate Colin Moore Totaled 11 points (5-6) in 27 games. PERSONAL Son of Robert and Laura Hegarty... Has one sister, Tori... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Maine (HEA). TV Show Lost NHL Team Boston Bruins Website youtube.com Place To Shop J. Crew Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Belmont Hill U.S. National Under-18 Team 11

12 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 12 # 8 DANNY KRISTO POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 11 (180) WEIGHT: 172 (78) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 6/18/90 HOMETOWN: Eden Prairie, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of North Dakota (WCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and two games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 33 points (19-14) Tallied seven points (4-3) in eight international games... Contributed three points (2-1) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Registered four points (2-2) in four games in helping Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Recorded 28 points (12-16) in 59 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Band Forty Foot Echo Book The Scarlet Letter Actor Denzel Washington TV Show Friday Night Lights ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for Eden Prairie (Minn.) High School and notched 39 points (15-24) in 27 games. PERSONAL Son of Mark and Mary Kristo Has one sister, Megan... Father, played hockey for Bemidji State University ( ), where he scored 122 points (65-57) in 107 games, and helped the Beavers win an NAIA national championship in Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to the University of North Dakota (WCHA). NHL Team Ottawa Senators Websites usahockey.com nhl.com tsn.ca Place To Visit Florida Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Eden Prairie U.S. National Under-18 Team

13 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 13 # 28 SAM LOFQUIST POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6 1 (185) WEIGHT: 181 (82) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 3/15/90 HOMETOWN: Faribault, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Minnesota (WCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and recorded 16 points (7-9) Appeared in eight international games for Team USA... Participated in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland and in four games during Team USA s first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Compiled 20 points (13-7) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Band O.A.R Movie Lord of War Actor Matt Damon ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for Shattuck-St. Mary s (Minn.) U16 Team along with current National Team Development Program teammate Joe Marciano Recorded 19 points (14-5) in 41 contests. PERSONAL Son of Gordon and Cary Lofquist... Has one sister, Hayley... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for to the University of Minnesota (WCHA). TV Show Seinfeld NHL Team Minnesota Wild Website nhl.com Place To Shop TJ Maxx Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Shattuck-St. Mary s U.S. National Under-18 Team 13

14 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 14 # 3 SEAN LORENZ POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 191 (87) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 3/10/90 HOMETOWN: Littleton, Colo. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Notre Dame (CCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and tallied nine points (4-5) Appeared in eight international games for Team USA... Participated in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland and in four games during Team USA s first-place finish at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Chipped in 11 points (2-9) in 64 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Band Rascal Flatts Movie Braveheart Actor Sean Connery ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Colorado Thunderbirds (Midget Minor AAA) and totaled 36 points (9-27) in 62 games. PERSONAL Son of Terry and Pam Lorenz... Has one sister, Erin... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). Book Last of the Breed NHL Team Colorado Avalance Website nhl.com Places To Shop Cabelas Gander Mountain Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Colorado Thunderbirds U.S. National Under-18 Team

15 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 15 # 29 FAVORITES Video Game NHL 2007 Movie The Waterboy Magazines Goalies World NHL Team Dallas Stars U.S. Born Players Mike Richter Rick DiPietro BRANDON MAXWELL POSITION: Goaltender HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 187 (85) CATCHES: Left BIRTHDATE: 3/22/91 HOMETOWN: Winter Park, Fla. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Boston College (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played seven games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 26 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA Hockey s National Te a m Development Program and posted a record with a.895 save percentage and a 2.98 goals-against average... Started two games at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia, notching a 1-1 record with a.905 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average... Started five games in helping Team USA secure a second-place finish at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, Ontario... Filed a 4-1 record with a.914 save percentage and a 2.20 goalsagainst average in the tournament...also picked up a win in one other international game. ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Cambridge (Ontario) Hawks Midget Minor (AAA), where he finished with a 1.67 goals against average and a.933 save percentage... Compiled seven shutouts, while also handing out seven assists... Suited up for the Under-17 Select Team that took second at the 2007 U-17 Five Nations Tournament in Strakonice, Czech Republic. PERSONAL Son of Brad and Christina Maxwell... Has one brother, Ryan... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to Boston College (HEA). Sporting Event To Watch World Juniors S p o rts Other Than Hockey Lacrosse Baseball Statistics Year Team GP W L T GAA SV% U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Cambridge Hawks 49 n/a n/a n/a U.S. National Under-18 Team 15

16 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 16 # 26 KEVIN MCCAREY POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 11 (180) WEIGHT: 192 (87) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 3/24/90 HOMETOWN: Baldwinsville, N.Y. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of New Hampshire (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and four games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and notched 18 points (11-7) Netted one goal in eight international games... Recorded one goal for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Participated in four games during Team USA s first-place finish at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Totaled 29 points (15-14) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Video Game NHL 2008 Food To Cook Steak Movie Superbad ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Syracuse (N.Y.) Stars (Tier III, Junior A) of the Eastern Junior Hockey League and totaled 23 points (11-12) in 45 contests. PERSONAL Son of Rob and MaryJane McCarey... Has one brother, Brendan... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to the University of New Hampshire (HEA). Places To Shop J. Crew Ralph Lauren Polo NHL Team New York Rangers Website nhl.com Actor Will Ferrell Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Syracuse Stars U.S. National Under-18 Team

17 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:39 PM Page 17 # 18 PHILIP MCRAE POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6 2 (188) WEIGHT: 190 (86) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 3/15/90 HOMETOWN: Chesterfield, Mo. MOST RECENT TEAM: London Knights (OHL) NCAA COMMITMENT: n/a USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Tallied a squad-best six points (4-2) as an alternate captain with the Under-18 Select Team at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hinka in Piestany, Slovakia and Hodonin, Czech Republic : Recorded 21 points (10-11) in 58 games as the youngest member of the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program... Helped lead Team USA to a second-place showing at the 2006 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. FAVORITES NHL Team St. Louis Blues Video Game NHL 2008 Movie Wedding Crashers Place To Shop Bass Pro Shop ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Notched 46 points (18-28) in 70 games for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League : Compiled 10 points (2-8) in 79 games with the Knights : Helped lead the St. Louis (Mo.) Amateur Blues bantam majors squad to its first-ever USA Hockey national championship... Contributed 34 points (9-25) in 54 games for the Blues. PERSONAL Son of Basil and Jill McRae Has one brother, Alex, and one sister, Abbey... Father played 576 games ( ) in the National Hockey League with stops in Quebec, Toronto, Detroit, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, St. Louis and Chicago. Musician Neil Young Website nhl.com Book It's Not About the Bike Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM London Knights (OHL) London Knights (OHL) U.S. National Under-17 Team St. Louis Amateur Blues U.S. National Under-18 Team 17

18 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 18 # 21 COLIN MOORE POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 11 (180) WEIGHT: 175 (79) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 5/21/90 HOMETOWN: Medfield, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Harvard University (ECACH) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one game with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and notched 10 points (5-5) Totaled three points (2-1) in eight international games... Netted two goals for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Handed out one assist in four games during Team USA s first-place finish at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Registered 28 points (12-16) in 66 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Place To Shop J. Crew TV Show Entourage Musician Brad Paisley ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Belmont (Mass.) Hill School along with current National Team Development Program teammate Ryan Hegarty Amassed 23 points (5-18) in 27 games. PERSONAL Son of Keith and Lisa Moore... Has two brothers, Aaron and Brett... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to Harvard University (ECACH). Book Brave New World NHL Team Detroit Red Wings Website espn.com Place To Visit Nantucket, Mass. Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Belmont Hill n/a U.S. National Under-18 Team

19 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 19 # 11 FAVORITES Video Game Madden NFL Movie Youngblood NHL Team New York Rangers Sport Other Than Hockey Basketball U.S. Born Player Mike Modano Sporting Event To Watch Ping Pong On ESPN JEREMY MORIN POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 185 (84) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 4/16/91 HOMETOWN: Auburn, N.Y. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: n/a USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 20 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 37 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and recorded 71 points (41-30) Finished with 20 points (16-4) in 15 international games... Recorded four points (2-2) in three games to help the U.S. National Under-17 Team earn a second-place finish at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia... Led Team USA with eight points (6-2) in six games at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, Ontario, where the squad finished second... Chipped in four goals during two other international contests... Netted four goals in as many games to help the U.S. National Under-18 Team secure a first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland... Selected to participate as a RBC Future All-Star for the 2008 American Hockey League All-Star Classic (Jan. 27). ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the Syracuse (N.Y.) Stars of the Eastern Junior Hockey League (Junior A) and recorded 54 points (26-28) in 45 games... Gained EJHL Rookie of the Year honors for his exploits. PERSONAL Son of Steve and LuAnn Morin... Has one brother, Chad, and one sister, Samantha... Joins his brother, Chad ( ), as the first sibling pair to play at the NTDP... Chad, a defenseman, recorded 26 points (9-17) in 131 games at the NTDP... Chad is currently a sophomore at Harvard University (ECACH)... Jeremy s cousin, J.D. Forrest, also played for the NTDP ( ) and was later an All-American at Boston College (HEA) ( )... J.D. now plays for the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School. S k a t e s Graf Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Syracuse Stars U.S. National Under-18 Team 19

20 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 20 # 20 AARON NESS POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 5 10 (178) WEIGHT: 170 (77) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/18/90 HOMETOWN: Roseau, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: Roseau High School NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Minnesota (WCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Suited up for two games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program : Tallied five points (2-3) with the Under-18 Select Team at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hinka in Piestany, Slovakia and Hodonin, Czech Republic : Was part of the two Under-17 Select Teams that took part in the 2006 Under-17 Three Nations Tournament in Rochester, N.Y. FAVORITES Website usahockey.com Actor Matt Damon Food To Cook Pasta Movies The Bourne Ultimatum Rudy Gladiator NHL Team Minnesota Wild ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played in 31 games for Roseau (Minn.) High School and totaled 72 points (28-44)... Helped lead the Rams to a fourth-place finish at the Minnesota Boys' High School Hockey Class AA Tournament... Recognized with the Mr. Hockey Award, given annually to the outstanding senior boys' high school hockey player in Minnesota... Was named the Associated Press Player of the Year and was an Associated Press First-Team All-State selection... Gained St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press First-Team All-State honors : Compiled 51 points (13-38) in 31 games for Roseau... Was a member of Rams Minnesota Boys' High School Hockey Class AA championship team : Played in 40 games with Roseau and chipped in 21 points (3-18). PERSONAL Son of Jay and Kristi Ness Father, played hockey for the University of North Dakota ( )... Has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota (WCHA). Band AC/DC Place To Visit Hawaii Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team Roseau H.S Roseau H.S Roseau H.S n/a U.S. National Under-18 Team

21 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 21 # 16 FAVORITES Skates Easton Rink To Play In Madison Square Garden Video Game NHL 2006 NHL Team New York Rangers KYLE PALMIERI POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 10 (178) WEIGHT: 180 (82) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 2/1/91 HOMETOWN: Montvale, N.J. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-17 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Notre Dame (CCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 19 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and 39 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA H o c k ey s National Te a m Development Program and compiled 43 points (26-17) Finished with 14 points (9-5) in 15 international games... Netted two goals in three games to help the U.S. National Under-17 Team earn a second-place finish at the 2007 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in Dmitrov, Russia... Notched three points (2-1) in six games at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in London, Ontario, where the squad finished second... Added three points (1-2) during two other international contests... Registered six points (4-2) in four games to help the U.S. National Under-18 Team secure a first-place showing at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland. ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for the New Jersey Devils Midget Minor (AAA) and scored a teamhigh 37 points (18-19) in 18 games. PERSONAL Son of Bruce and Tammy Palmieri... Has one brother, Devon, and two sisters, Tahrin and Taylor... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to the University of Notre Dame (CCHA). U.S. Born Player Brendan Shanahan Sporting Event To Watch Hockey S p o rt Other Than Hockey Golf Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team New Jersey U.S. National Under-18 Team 21

22 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 22 # 22 NICK PRYOR POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 5 11 (180) WEIGHT: 184 (83) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 9/6/90 HOMETOWN: Woodbury, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: Hill-Murray High School NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Wisconsin (WCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 45 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and recorded 14 points (3-11) Dished out one assist in eight international games... Participated in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Handed out one assist in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Posted 10 points (4-6) in 48 games with the U.S. National Under 17 Team. FAVORITES Video Game NHL 2007 Movie Shooter Place To Shop Norstrom ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for Hill-Murray (Minn.) High School and contributed six points (2-4) in 18 contests. PERSONAL Son of Chris and Joan Pryor... Father played 82 games in the National Hockey League ( ) for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Islanders... Has one brother, Mike, and one sister, Jena... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin (WCHA). Food To Cook Egg Sandwiches NHL Team Philadelphia Flyers Websites nhl.com Place To Visit Marco Island, Florida Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Hill-Murray H.S U.S. National Under-18 Team

23 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 23 # 27 FAVORITES Musician Eminem Actress Jessica Alba Movies Gladiator Wedding Crashers Book Harry Potter NHL Team Atlanta Thrashers VINNY SAPONARI POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 179 (81) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 2/15/90 HOMETOWN: Powder Springs, Ga. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Boston University (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 49 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and one with the U.S. National Under-17 team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and recorded 36 points (13-23) Tallied six points (2-4) in eight international games... Contributed five points (2-3) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Handed out an assist in four games in helping Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Appeared in 60 games with the National Team Development Program, including 39 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team, where he recorded 25 points (12-13) and 21 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team, where he tallied 9 points (3-6)... Earned the silver medal with the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 2007 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Tampere and Rauma, Finland. ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for Culver Military Academy (Ind.) and totaled 53 points (16-37) to earn the team s leading scorer award. PERSONAL Son of Gus and Stephanie Saponari... Has one brother, Victor, and two sisters, Shelby and Sydney... Victor is a freshman at Boston University (HEA)... Represents the first-ever National Team Development Program player from Georgia... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to Boston University (HEA). Websites facebook.com Place To Visit Italy Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Culver Academy U.S. National Under-18 Team 23

24 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 24 FAVORITES TV Show SportsCenter Websites nhl.com usahockey.com Places to Shop Best Buy American Eagle Food To Cook Macaroni and Cheese Movie Troy # 9 Professional Team Minnesota Twins JORDAN SCHROEDER POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 5 9 (175) WEIGHT: 178 (81) SHOOTS: Right BIRTHDATE: 9/29/90 HOMETOWN: Prior Lake, Minn. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Minnesota (WCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 47 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and tallied a squad-best 47 points (19-28) Paced Team USA with 13 points (6-7) in eight international games... Led the U.S. National Under-18 Team with six points (3-3) in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Was the youngest member of the U.S. National Junior Team that competed at the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Pardubice and Liberec, Czech Republic... He finished second on the club with eight points (1-7), and was tied for first among all players in assists at the tournament... Provided a team-best seven points (3-4) in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Appeared in 56 games with the National Team Development Program, including 35 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team, where he recorded 24 points (8-16)... Also recorded 28 points (12-16) in 21 contests with the U.S. National Under-18 Team... Earned the silver medal with the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 2007 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Tampere and Rauma, Finland, and finished second in tournament scoring with 11 points (4-7) in seven games...was the lone 1990 birth-year player invited to USA Hockey s National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y. ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played for St. Thomas Academy (Minn.) and totaled 62 points (27-35) in 31 contests... Was a member of the Cadets Minnesota Boys' High School Hockey 2006 Class A championship team. PERSONAL Son of John and Deb Schroeder... Has one brother, Zach, and one sister, Elly... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota (WCHA). Restaurant Qdoba Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team St. Thomas Academy n/a U.S. National Under-18 Team

25 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 25 FAVORITES Movie Happy Gilmore NHL Team Boston Bruins Actress Eva Longoria Website espn.com # 2 DAVID WARSOFSKY POSITION: Defenseman HEIGHT: 5 9 (175) WEIGHT: 170 (77) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 5/30/90 HOMETOWN: Marshfield, Mass. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: Boston University (HEA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 48 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and led the defensive corps with 32 points (9-23) Led all Team USA blueliners with eight points (2-6) in eight international games... Contributed three points (1-2) for Team USA in four games at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Recorded five points (1-4) in four games in helping Team USA finish first at the 2008 Under- 18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Played four games with the U.S. Under-18 Select Team at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament in Piestany, Slovakia and Hodonin, Czech Republic : Was part of the two Under-17 Select Teams that took part in the 2006 Under-17 Three Nations Tournament in Rochester, N.Y. ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Recorded 49 points (15-34) in 29 games for Cushing Academy (Mass.)... Was named Cushing s defenseman of the year. PERSONAL Son of Mark and Dawn Warsofsky... Has three brothers, Adam, Jarod and Ryan... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has verbally committed to Boston University (HEA). Place To Shop Express Place To Visit Florida TV Show Friday Night Lights Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team Cushing Academy U.S. National Under-18 Team 25

26 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 26 # 14 DAVID WOHLBERG POSITION: Forward HEIGHT: 6 0 (183) WEIGHT: 177 (81) SHOOTS: Left BIRTHDATE: 7/18/90 HOMETOWN: South Lyon, Mich. MOST RECENT TEAM: U.S. National Under-18 Team NCAA COMMITMENT: University of Michigan (CCHA) USA HOCKEY PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Played 45 games with the U.S. National Under-18 Team and six games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team within USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and tallied 28 points (16-12) Recorded three points (1-2) in eight international games... Dished out two assists in four games with Team USA at the 2007 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland... Netted one goal in four games as Team USA finished first at the 2008 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in Varkaus, Finland : Recorded 31 points (15-16) in 63 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team. FAVORITES TV Show Lost Band Red Hot Chili Peppers Movie Wedding Crashers Website facebook.com ADDITIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE : Notched 104 points (34-70) for Honeybaked (Midget Minor AAA) of the Midwest Elite Hockey League along with current NTDP teammate Robbie Czarnik where he helped the team to the Michigan AAA State Championship. PERSONAL Son of Don and Peggy Wohlberg... Has one sister, Kristine... Attends Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School... Has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Michigan (CCHA). NHL Team Detroit Red Wings Place to Visit Fort Myers, Florida Book East of Eden Statistics Year Team GP G A PTS PIM U.S. National Under-18 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team U.S. National Under-17 Team Honeybaked n/a U.S. National Under-18 Team

27 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 27 TEAM USA BY THE NUMBERS TEAM USA OVERALL Average Height: 5 11 (180.6) Average Weight: (82.7) Shoots/Catches Left: 11 Shoots/Catches Right: 11 HOME STATE Massachusetts... 5 Minnesota... 5 Michigan... 4 New York... 4 California... 1 Colorado... 1 Florida... 1 Georgia... 1 Missouri... 1 New Jersey... 1 Pennsylvania... 1 COLLEGE COMMITMENTS University of Minnesota... 3 University of Notre Dame... 3 Boston University... 2 Harvard University... 2 University of New Hampshire... 2 University of Michigan... 2 Boston College... 1 Colorado College... 1 University of Maine... 1 Merrimack College... 1 University of North Dakota... 1 Northern Michigan University... 1 Ohio State University... 1 University of Wisconsin... 1 N/A... 1 Undecided... 2 OLDEST/YOUNGEST Overall: Joe Cannata (1/2/90) Jeremy Morin (4/16/91) Goaltenders: Joe Cannata (1/2/90) Brandon Maxwell (3/22/91) Defenseman: Ryan Grimshaw (1/28/90) Nick Pryor (9/6/90) Forward: Robbie Czarnik (1/25/90) Jeremy Morin (4/16/91) NUMERICAL ROSTER 2 David Warsofsky D 3 Sean Lorenz D 5 Ryan Grimshaw D 6 Patrick Gaul D 7 Robbie Czarnik F 8 Danny Kristo F 9 Jordan Schroeder F 11 Jeremy Morin F 14 David Wohlberg F 15 John Albert F 16 Kyle Palmieri F 17 Ryan Bourque F 18 Philip McRae F 19 Justin Florek F 20 Aaron Ness D 22 Nick Pryor D 24 Ryan Hegarty D 26 Kevin McCarey F 27 Vinny Saponari F 28 Sam Lofquist D 29 Brandon Maxwell G 31 Joe Cannata G David Warsofsky will serve as Team USA s captain for the 2008 IIHF World Under- 18 Championship. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Ryan Bourque...BORK Joe Cannata...CAN-ah-ta Robbie Czarnik...ZAR-nick Kyle Palmieri...PAUL-Mary Vinny Saponari...SAP-on-AIR-E Jordan Schroeder...SHRAY-dehr Jordan Schroeder finished second in tournament scoring with 11 points (4-7) in seven games at the 2007 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Tampere and Rauma, Finland U.S. National Under-18 Team 27

28 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 28 JOHN HYNES Head Coach John Hynes in his fifth season with USA Hockey s National Team Development Program and currently the head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team, is making his third appearance as the head coach of Team USA at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championship. He was the head coach for the 2008 U.S. National Junior Team and has served as assistant coach for Team USA at the IIHF Junior Championship on three occasions, including 2004, when he helped lead the U.S. National Junior Team to its first-ever gold medal at the event. He also served as an assistant coach for the 2002 and 2006 U.S. National Junior Teams. In , Hynes led the U.S National Under-17 Team to the North American Hockey League North Division playoffs, including an appearance in the NAHL North Division finals. He also guided the team to first-place finishes in the 2007 Toys for Tots Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich., the 2007 Under-18 Vlad Dzurilla Tournament in Piestany, Slovakia, and a second-place finish at the 2006 Phantom Fireworks Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich. Hynes, a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach, guided the U.S. National Under-18 Team to the gold medal at the 2006 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Angelholm, Sweden. He also earned a silver medal as the head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 2004 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. In , Hynes guided the U.S. National Under-17 Team to a first-place finish in the NAHL North Division and the North Division playoff championship. It marked the first time a NTDP team accomplished that feat. He spent the season at the University of Massachusetts Lowell as an assistant coach, helping the River Hawks reach the finals of the Hockey East Association tournament. Hynes then returned to the NTDP in , where he served as an assistant coach under Mike Eaves with the U.S. National Under-18 Team. That year, Hynes helped guide the team to the gold medal at the 2002 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, marking the first gold medal for the United States in an A-Pool IIHF World Championship excluding the Olympics since During the and seasons, Hynes served as a graduate assistant coach with the NTDP, where he worked with both the U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams. During that time, he was a member of the coaching staff for Team USA at the 1999 and 2000 IIHF World Under-18 Championships. In addition to his role behind the bench, Hynes was responsible for the strength and conditioning regimen of both teams. Hynes began his coaching career at his alma mater, Boston University, in 1997 as a graduate assistant under legendary coach Jack Parker.That season, he helped guide the Terriers to the Hockey East Association regular-season title and a berth in the NCAA tournament. Hynes resides in Dexter, Mich., with his wife, Sarah, and their daughters, Sophia and Julia U.S. National Under-18 Team

29 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 29 TIM TAYLOR Assistant Coach Tim Taylor, in his first season with USA Hockey s National Team Development Program, will serve as the assistant coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team in Taylor has a long history with USA Hockey as a veteran of two Olympic Winter Games. In 1984, he was both the assistant general manager and assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic Men s Ice Hockey Team in Sarajevo. Taylor then served as head coach for Team USA in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. He also led the United States to its best finish at a Canada Cup when the team captured second place at the event in Taylor stood at the helm of the U.S. Men s National Team at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship four straight years ( ). He also served as an assistant coach for the team at the 1981 and 1983 events. Taylor s coaching resume includes a historic 28-year run ( / / ) as the head coach of Yale University s men s ice hockey team. He coached more games than anyone else in the history of the ECAC Hockey and led the Bulldogs to six Ivy League titles and 19 ECACH playoff appearances. He earned the ECACH Coach of the Year Award on three occasions (1987, 1992, 1998). In the last two years, Taylor has won two of USA Hockey s most prestigious awards. In 2006, he received USA Hockey s Distinguished Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the sport of ice hockey in the United States. Taylor also won the Walter Yaciuk Award in 2007 for his contributions to USA Hockey s Coaching Education Program during many years of service as a volunteer. JOE EXTER Assistant Coach Joe Exter, in his first season with USA Hockey s National Team Development Program, will serve as the first-ever full-time goaltending coach. Exter s responsibilities include planning, designing and executing the regular on-ice practices for goltenders at the NTDP as well as scouting and evaluating the nation s top goaltending prospects. The Cranston, R.I., native spent last season with the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League, where he was responsible for the team s defensemen and goaltenders, as well as overseeing scouting and recruiting efforts. Prior to his time with the RoughRiders, Exter spent a season ( ) as an assistant coach at American International College (Mass.). Before he joined the coaching ranks, Exter spent two seasons playing professionally in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization following a standout three-year career at Merrimack College (Mass.). As a captain in his final season, Exter was named to the All-Hockey East Second Team. A 2003 graduate of Merrimack, Exter earned his bachelor s degree in political science. Exter and his wife, Erin Van Bruggen, reside in Ann Arbor, Mich U.S. National Under-18 Team 29

30 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 30 JOHN WROBLEWSKI Assistant Coach John Wroblewski starts his coaching career this season with USA Hockey s National Team Development Program, serving as the graduate assistant coach. Wroblewski, who will assist both coaching staffs, joins the NTDP following a four-year career in the East Coast Hockey League with the Fresno (Calif.) Falcons. An original member of the NTDP as a player, Wroblewski totaled 78 points (40-38) in 152 games between As a member of the U.S. National Under-17 Team, Wroblewski earned All- Tournament honors at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. After leaving the NTDP, Wroblewski played four seasons ( ) at the University of Notre Dame. During his senior season Wroblewski served as team captain and was a finalist for the 2003 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The Neenah, Wis., native earned a bachelor s degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame in Wroblewski currently resides in Ann Arbor, Mich. SCOTT MONAGHAN General Manager One of the original members of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Scott Monaghan is responsible for all aspects of the NTDP. He has served on the staff of five U.S. National Junior Teams and nine U.S. National Under-18 Teams, including the gold medal-winning Under-18 Team at the 2002, 2005 and 2006 International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championships. Before joining the NTDP, Monaghan spent eight years with the Lake Superior State University Athletic Department. He served as the Lakers sports information director for four seasons ( ). In 1993, Monaghan was appointed to serve as an assistant athletic director. While with the Lakers, Monaghan coordinated fund raising and construction for the $5.9 million Gem of the North, as well as all marketing and ticket sales efforts. A native of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., Monaghan received his bachelor s degree in journalism from Michigan State University U.S. National Under-18 Team

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32 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 32 RON DEGREGORIO President A lifetime and career spent dedicated to advancing the sport of hockey in America culminated on June 14, 2003, with Ron DeGregorio s election as just the fourth president in the history of USA Hockey. DeGregorio has been involved in the sport for more than 40 years as a player, coach, administrator and team owner. His first appointment with USA Hockey came in 1973 when he was named registrar for the New England District. DeGregorio was first elected to the USA Hockey Board of Directors in 1975 and was the organization s first vice president of youth hockey. In the 1980s, he served as treasurer of USA Hockey. In 1995, he was elected as a vice president and the international council chairperson, positions he held until being named president. He has represented the United States at countless events during his tenure with USA Hockey. He served as team leader of Team East at the 1979 United States Olympic Festival, from which the 1980 Miracle On Ice U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team was chosen and also for the 1994 U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team. DeGregorio has represented the United States at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Olympic Winter Games and at numerous International Ice Hockey Federation Men s, Women s and Junior World Championships. Honored with the National Hockey League s Lester Patrick Award in 2002 for outstanding service to ice hockey in the United States, DeGregorio is president of the PenFacs Group, an investment and insurance firm specializing in the design, administration and funding of executive benefit plans. He resides in Salem, N.H., with his wife, Susan. He has four grown children, Eric, Mark, Kim and Kara. DAVE OGREAN Executive Director Dave Ogrean returned to USA Hockey as executive director on Aug. 1, He previously held the position from and began his career in the sports industry with the organization (then the Amateur Hockey Association of the United States) as its director of public relations in He is ranked among the top 50 people of power and influence in hockey by The Hockey News. Among his many accomplishments during his first stint as executive director, Ogrean oversaw a significant increase in membership and revenue and the construction of the current national headquarters; helped create the USA Hockey InLine program and the National Team Development Program; was a driving force in establishing the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women s ice hockey; and developed the concept of STAR (Serving the American Rinks) with U.S. Figure Skating. Before returning to Colorado Springs, Ogrean served as executive director of USA Football from He was recruited by the National Football League and NFL Players Association to build a new, independent, non-profit organization to support and promote the sport of amateur football at all levels. Prior to joining USA Football, Ogrean served as president and CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation where he led the development and creation of the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame and the Rocky Mountain State Games. Ogrean received his bachelor s degree in English from the University of Connecticut (1974) and his master s degree in film from Boston University (1978). He and his wife, Maryellen, have three grown children, Matt, Tracy and Dana U.S. National Under-18 Team

33 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 33 TONY ROSSI Vice President, International Council Chair Outside of a highly successful business career, Tony Rossi has generously donated significant time, resources and expertise to USA Hockey for more than 30 years at the grassroots and executive leadership levels. After beginning his volunteer career with the National Governing Body in the mid-1970s, Rossi was elected to the USA Hockey Board of Directors in 1983 and served as a director from the Central District until In 1989, he was elected to the USA Hockey Executive Committee, serving as secretary from In 1995, Rossi transitioned to the role of USA Hockey treasurer, a position he held until June In his role as both secretary and treasurer, Rossi helped guide the formation and growth of The USA Hockey Foundation, a charitable and educational non-profit corporation that provides long-range financial support for USA Hockey and promotes the growth of hockey in the United States. In June of 2003, Rossi was elected to his current post as USA Hockey vice president and international council chair. In his role, Rossi works closely with the organization s National and Olympic Team programs, as well as the International Ice Hockey Federation during a host of global competitions held throughout the year. Rossi also serves as president for RMK Management Corporation and Moran & Company. He resides in Chicago with his wife, Marie, and has four children, Elena, Deanna, Michael, and Tony, Jr. WALTER BUSH, JR. Chairman of the Board One of the most recognized and respected leaders in hockey, Walter L. Bush, Jr., is the chairman of the board for USA Hockey, a position he has held since June Bush, who served as a member of the organization s Board of Directors from , became president of USA Hockey in June 1986, following Wm. Thayer Tutt and Tom Lockhart. He served in the capacity for 17 years before taking his current position as chairman of the board. In recognition of his 45th year of service to USA Hockey, the organization dedicated its national headquarters as The Walter L. Bush, Jr. Center in June of Bush serves as a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation Council and, in June 2003, was reelected to a third consecutive term as a vice president of the IIHF. Bush is also active with numerous committees within the IIHF, having served as chairman of the IIHF Women s Ice Hockey Committee, the IIHF InLine Hockey Committee and the selection committee for the newly created IIHF Hall of Fame. Bush is a member of the Board of Directors of the USOC and is secretary of the U.S. Olympic Foundation. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Bush received the Olympic Order from the International Olympic Committee, the highest honor in the Olympic movement. Bush was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in He received the NHL s Lester Patrick Award in 1973 in recognition of his outstanding service to ice hockey in the United States. He was enshrined in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980 and, in 1989, was elected to the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame. He currently serves as a governor and vice-chairman for the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Bush resides in Naples, Fla., with his wife, Sis. He has a daughter, Anne Hanson, and two sons, Walter III and Steven U.S. National Under-18 Team 33

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35 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 35 U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM RECORD BOOK T E A M U S A A L L -T I M E L E A D I N G S C O R E R S (Minimum of five points) Rank Name Pos Years GP G A PTS PIM Medal 1 Phil Kessel F 2004, Silver, Gold 2 Patrick O Sullivan F Gold 3 Colin Wilson F 2006, Gold,Silver James vanriemsdyk F 2006, Gold,Silver 5 Patrick Eaves F Gold Patrick Kane F Gold Brett Sterling F Gold 8 Jamie McBain D Gold Jimmy O Brien F 2006, Gold,Silver Jordan Schroeder F Silver Ryan Suter D 2002, Gold, - 12 Nathan Gerbe F 2004, Silver, Gold T.J. Hensick F Erik Johnson D 2005, Gold, Gold Zach Parise F Gold Kevin Porter F 2003, , Silver 17 Mike Carman F Gold Dwight Helminen F Bryan Lerg F Silver Greg Moore F Gold John Sabo F Brandon Scero F Silver 11 Players Tied With 7 Pts T E A M U S A A l l - T i m e g o a l t e n d i n g l e a d e r s (Minimum 230 mins.) Rank Name Years GP SV% GAA SO W-L-T Medal 1 Frazee, Jeff 2004, Silver, Gold 2 Howard, Jimmy Gold 3 Palmer, Joe 2005, Gold, Gold 4 Weber, Travis 2000, , - 5 Schneider, Corey Silver, Gold 6 Brown, Mike Unice, Josh Silver 8 DiPietro,Rick I I H F W O R L D U N D E R H O C K E Y C H A M P I O N S H I P ALL-T IME ME DAL COU NT Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 Russia USA Finland Sweden Czech Republc Canada Slovakia Switzerland U.S. U.S. National University Under-18 Select Team Team 35 35

36 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 36 U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM RECORD BOOK I I H F W O R L D U N D E R H O C K E Y C H A M P I O N S H I P Y E A R - BY -YEAR RESULT S Year Rank Medal GP W T L GF GA PTS WIN% Gold Silver Gold Gold Silver I I H F W O R L D U N D E R H O C K E Y C H A M P I O N S H I P D I R E C T O R ATE AWARD WINNERS & ALL-STAR SELECTI ONS Year Player Recognition 2001 Dwight Helminen All-Star Selection 2002 Ryan Suter IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2003 T.J. Hensick All-Star Selection 2004 Zach Jones IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2004 Phil Kessel All-Star Selection 2005 Phil Kessel IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2005 Phil Kessel All-Star Selection 2006 Jamie McBain IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2006 Jamie McBain All-Star Selection 2006 Bill Sweatt IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2006 Erik Johnson All-Star Selection 2006 Patrick Kane All-Star Selection 2007 Josh Unice IIHF Directorate Award: Best Goalkeeper 2007 Josh Unice All-Star Selection 2007 Kevin Shattenkirk IIHF Directorate Award: Best Defenseman 2007 Kevin Shattenkirk All-Star Selection 2007 James vanriemsdyk IIHF Directorate Award: Best Forward 2007 James vanriemsdyk All-Star Selection U.S. National Under-18 Team

37 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 37 U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-ROSTER Mike Carman (2006) Joey Crabb (2001) T.J. Hensick (2003) Name Position Year(s) Hometown John Albert F 2007 Concord, Ohio Matt Auffrey F 2004 Evans Mills, N.Y. Noah Babin D 2002 Palm Beach, Fla. Jason Bailey F 2005 Ann Arbor, Mich. Keith Ballard D 2000 Baudette, Minn. Michael Bartlett F 2003 Morton Grove, Ill. Cole Bassett F 2000 Oakdale, Minn. Brett Bevis D 2004 Harvard, Mass. Rob Bonk G 1999 Hartland, Mich. David Booth F 2002 Washington, Mich. Casey Borer D 2003 Brooklyn Park, Minn. Kristofer Bouchard F 2000 Naperville, Ill. Mike Brennan D 2004 Smithtown, N.Y. Mike Brickley F 1999 Wallingford, Conn. Mike Brown F 2003 Northbrook, Ill. Mike Brown G 2003 Baldwinsville, N.Y. Matt Carle D 2002 Anchorage, Alaska Mike Carman F 2006 Apple Valley, Minn. Taylor Chorney F 2005 Hastings, Minn. Matt Cohen D 2003 New York, N.Y. Dan Collins F 2005 Carthage, N.Y. Dusty Collins F 2003 Gilbert, Ariz. Ian Cole D 2007 Ann Arbor, Mich. Kevin Coughlin F 2003 South Boston, Mass. Joey Crabb F 2001 Anchorage, Alaska Tommy Cross D 2007 Simsbury, Conn. Joe Cullen F 1999 Moorhead, Minn. Nathan Davis F 2004 Rocky River, Ohio Jason DeSantis D 2004 Warren, Mich. Rick DiPietro G 1999 Winthrop, Mass. Jake Dowell F 2003 Eau Claire, Wis. Connor Dunlop F 1999 St. Louis, Mo. Robbie Earl F 2003 Los Angeles, Calif. Ben Eaves F 2000 Faribault, Minn. Patrick Eaves F 2002 Faribault, Minn. Brian Fahey D 1999 Glenview, Ill. Cade Fairchild D 2006, 2007 Duluth, Minn. Lee Falardeau F 2001 Midland, Mich. Benn Ferriero F 2005 Essex, Mass. Jake Fleming, F 2000 Maple Grove, Minn. Rob Flynn F 2001 Canton, Mass. Ryan Flynn F 2006 Lino Lakes, Minn. Patrick Foley F 1999 Milton, Mass. J.D. Forrest D 1999 Auburn, N.Y. Jimmy Fraser F 2005 Port Huron, Mich. Jeff Frazee G 2004, 2005 Burnsville, Minn. Tom Fritsche F 2004 Parma, Ohio Quinn Fylling F 2000 Minot, N.D. Matt Gens F 2001 Baudette, Minn. Brandon Gentile D 2005 Clarkston, Mich. Blake Geoffrion F 2006 Brentwood, Tenn. Nathan Gerbe F 2004, 2005 Oxford, Mich. Stephen Gionta F 2001 Rochester, N.Y. Rob Globke F 2000 West Bloomfield, Mich. Matt Greene D 2001 Grand Ledge, Mich. Joe Grimaldi D 2004 Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Nate Hagemo D 2003, 2004 Edina, Minn. Ron Hainsey D 1999 Bolton, Conn. Paul Harris D 1999 Ridgefield, Conn. Jimmy Hayes F 2007 Dorchester, Mass. Ryan Hayes F 2006, 2007 Syracuse, N.Y. Dwight Helminen F 2001 Brighton, Mich. T.J. Hensick F 2003 Howell, Mich U.S. National Under-18 Team 37

38 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 38 U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-ROSTER Name Position Year(s) Hometown Andy Hilbert F 1999 Howell, Mich. Tyler Hirsch F 2002 Bloomington, Minn. Chris Holt G 2003 Billings, Mont. Joey Hope D 2000 Anchorage Alaska Jimmy Howard G 2002 Ogdensburg, N.Y. Matt Hunwick D 2003 Roseville, Mich. Todd Jackson F 1999 Cortland, N.Y. Erik Johnson D 2005, 2006 Bloomington, Minn. Jack Johnson D 2004, 2005 Faribault, Minn. Zach Jones D 2004, 2005 Lisle, Ill. Patrick Kane F 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Ryan Kesler F 2002 Livonia, Mich. Phil Kessel F 2004, 2005 Madison, Wis. Kyle Klubertanz D 2003 Madison, Wis. Chad Kolarik F 2004 Abington, Pa. Neil Komadoski D 2000 Chesterfield, Mo. Mike Komisarek D 2000 Islip Terrace, N.Y. Dwight LaBrosse G 2001 McMurray, Pa. Jesse Lane D 2001 Needham, Mass. Jason Lawrence F 2005 Saugus, Mass. Kyle Lawson D 2005 New Hudson, Mich. Brady Leisenring F 2000 Stowe, Vt. Bryan Lerg F 2004 Livonia, Mich. Jeff Likens D 2003 Barrington, Ill. Matthew Maglione D 2000 Fayetteville, N.Y. Justin Maiser F 2001 Edina, Mass. Steve Mandes F 2003 Doylestown, Pa. Jamie McBain D 2006 Faribault, Minn Thomas McCollum G 2007 Sanborn, N.Y. Brian McConnell F 2001 Norfolk, Mass. Ryan McDonagh D 2007 Arden Hills, Minn. Jim McNamara D 2000 Macomb, Mich. Justin Mercier F 2005 Erie, Pa. Freddy Meyer D 1999 Sanbornville, N.H. Bryan Miller D 2001 Wayne, N.J. Mark Mitera D 2005 Livonia, Mich. Kevin Montgomery D 2006 Rochester, N.Y. Greg Moore F 2002 Lisbon, Maine Peter Mueller F 2005 Bloomington, Minn. Ryan Murphy F 2001 Rumson, N.J. Bryan Nathe D 2000, 2001 Elk River, Minn. Brett Nowak F 1999 New Haven, Conn. Eric Nystrom F 2001 Syosset, N.Y. Jimmy O'Brien F 2006, 2007 Maplewood, Minn. Patrick O'Sullivan F 2002 Sterling Heights, Mich. Ray Ortiz F 2002 Charlestown, Mass. Dennis Packard F 2000 Kinston, Pa. Trent Palm D 2006 Edina, Minn. Jarod Palmer F 2004 Fridley, Minn. Joe Palmer G 2005, 2006 Yorkville, N.Y. Nick Pannoni G 2000 Babb, Mont. Zach Parise F 2002 Minneapolis, Minn. Geoff Paukovich F 2004 Englewood, Colo. Bryan Perez F 2000 Blaine, Minn. Adam Pineault F 2003 Holyoke, Mass. Joe Pomaranski D 2001 Gurnee, Ill. Luke Popko F 2006 Skillman, N.J. Kevin Porter F 2003, 2004 Detroit, Mich. Corey Potter D 2002 Mason, Mich. Nate Raduns F 2002 Sauk Rapids, Minn. Rhett Rakhshani F 2006 Huntington Beach, Calif. Mike Ratchuk D 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Chad Rau F 2005 Eden Prarie, Minn. Jason Reimers D 1999 Cottage Grove, Minn. David Robertson D 2003 Ambler, Pa. Bryan Lerg (2004) Kevin Porter (2003, 2004) Rhett Rakhshani (2006) U.S. National Under-18 Team

39 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 39 U.S. NATIONAL UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-ROSTER Cory Schneider (2004) Drew Stafford (2003) Name Position Year(s) Hometown Tim Roth G 2002 Teaneck, N.J. Matt Rust F 2007 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Teddy Ruth D 2007 Naperville, Ill. Jason Ryznar F 2001 Anchorage, Alaska John Sabo F 1999 Summit, N.J. Vinny Saponari F 2007 Powder Springs, Ga. Tom Sawatske D 2002 Duluth, Minn. Brandon Scero F 2004 Canton, Mich. Cory Schneider G 2004 Marblehead, Mass. Jordan Schroeder F 2007 Prior Lake, Minn. Josh Sciba F 2003 Westland, Mich. C.J. Severyn F 2007 Beaver, Pa. Kevin Shattenkirk F 2007 New Rochelle, N.Y. Evan Shaw D 2002 Franklin, Mass. Jack Skille F 2004, 2005 Madison, Wis. Derek Smith D 2001 Marysville, Mich. Ken Smith D 1999 Stoneham, Mass. John Snowden D 2000 Snohomish, Wash. Dave Spina F 2001 Mesa, Ariz. Drew Stafford F 2003 Milwaukee, Wis. David Steckel F 2000 West Bend, Wis. Brett Sterling F 2002 Pasadena, Calif. Ryan Stoa F 2005 Bloomington, Minn. Brian Strait D 2006 Waltham, Mass. Mark Stuart D 2002 Rochester, Minn. A.J. Sturges D 2007 Madison, Wis. Chris Summers D 2006 Milan, Mich. Ryan Suter F 2002, 2003 Madison, Wis. Kevin Swallow F 2004 Stanwood, Mich. Billy Sweatt F 2006 Elburn, Ill. Jeff Taffe F 1999 Hastings, Minn. Barry Tallackson F 2001 Saint Paul, Minn. R.J. Umberger F 2000 Pittsburgh, Pa. Justin Vaive F 2007 Buffalo, N.Y. James vanriemsdyk F 2006, 2007 Middleton, N.J. Brennan Vargas F 2007 Coon Rapids, Minn. Andreas Vlassopoulos F 2005 Los Angeles, Calif. Jon Waibel F 1999, 2000 Baudette, Minn. Tim Wallace F 2002 Anchorage, Alaska Travis Weber G 2000, 2001 Hibbing, Minn. Daniel Welch F 1999 Hastings, Minn. Stephen Werner F 2002 Chevy Chase, Md. Patrick White F 2007 Grand Rapids, Minn. Ryan Whitney D 2001 Scituate, Mass. Nigel Williams D 2006 Aurora, Ill. Colin Wilson F 2006, 2007 Greenwich, Conn. Brad Winchester D 1999 Madison, Wis. James Wisniewski D 2002 Canton, Mich. John Wroblewski F 1999 Neenah, Wis. Brian Strait (2006) 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 39

40 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page 40 U.S. NATIONAL-UNDER-18 TEAM ALL-TIME All-Time U.S. National Under-18 Team Coaching Staff Year Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach 2008 John Hynes Tim Taylor Joe Exter 2007 Ron Rolston Chadd Cassidy Patrick Foley 2006 John Hynes Patrick Foley James Hunt 2005 Ron Rolston John Lilley Nate Leaman 2004 John Hynes Darrin Madeley John Lilley 2003 Moe Mantha Ken Martel David Quinn 2002 Mike Eaves John Hynes Ken Martel 2001 Mike Eaves Alex Roberts Ken Martel 2000 Jeff Jackson Bob Mancini John Hynes 1999 Jeff Jackson Bob Mancini John Hynes All-Time U.S. Record Opponent GP W L T GF GA Belarus Canada Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Norway Russia Slovakia Sweden Switzerland Ukraine Totals U.S. National Under-18 Team

41 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Tampere and Rauma, Finland April 11-27, 2007 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Colin Wilson James vanriemsdyk Jordan Schroeder Jimmy O Brien Cade Fairchild Justin Vaive Ian Cole Patrick White Kevin Shattenkirk Matt Rust Vinny Saponari Ryan Hayes Brennan Vargas C.J. Severyn Jimmy Hayes John Albert Ryan McDonagh Teddy Ruth A.J. Sturges Tom Cross STAFF TEAM USA TOTALS Media Relations: Andy Madden; Troy, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Josh Unice Thomas McCollum TEAM USA TOTALS Head Coach: Ron Rolston; Fenton, Mich. Assistant Coaches: Chadd Cassidy; Lake Placid, N.Y. Patrick Foley; Milton, Mass. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Jeff Lewis; Chagrin Falls, Ohio Athletic Trainer: Jason Hodges; Ann Arbor, MI. Team Physicians: Dr. Jeffrey Housner; Bridgeport, Mich. Dr. Timothy Farley; Madison, Wis. Results Final Standings 1. Russia 2. United States 3. Sweden 4. Canada 5. Slovakia 6. Switzerland 7. Finland 8. Germany 9. Czech Republic 10. Latvia U.S. Results (4-3-0) Apr. 12 Russia 5, United States 3 Apr. 13 United States 9, Germany 1 Apr. 15 Canada 3, United States 2 Apr. 17 United States 8, Latvia 0 Apr. 19 United States 7, Slovakia 2 Apr. 20 United States 4, Canada 3 Apr. 22 Russia 6, United States 5 Colin Wilson (2006, 2007) 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 41

42 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Ängelholm, Sweden April 12-22, 2006 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Pat Kane Jamie McBain Erik Johnson Mike Carman Bill Sweatt Rhett Rakhshani Blake Geoffrion Jim my O Brien Ryan Flynn Mike Ratchuk Luke Popko Ryan Hayes Chris Summers Trent Palm James vanriemsdyk Colin Wilson Cade Fairchild Nigel Williams Brian Strait Kevin Montgomery TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Assistant Coaches: Patrick Foley; Milton, Mass. Randy Wilson; Commerce, Mich. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Scouting Coordinator: James Hunt, Ramsey, N.J. Athletic Trainer: David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Team Physician: Dr. Laurel Blakemore; Washington, D.C. Media Relations: Andy Madden; Troy, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Joe Palmer Brett Bennett TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. United States 2. Finland 3. Czech Republic 4. Canada 5. Russia 6. Sweden 7. Slovakia 8. Germany 9. Belarus 10. Norway U.S. Results (6-0-0) Apr. 12 United States, 4, Russia 2 Apr. 13 United States 9, Germany 0 Apr. 15 United States 5, Czech Rep. 0 Apr. 17 United States 12, Belarus 1 Apr. 20 United States 4, Czech Rep. 3 Apr. 22 United States 3, Finland 1 Erik Johnson (2005, 2006) U.S. National Under-18 Team

43 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Plzen, Czech Republic April 14-24, 2005 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Phil Kessel Nathan Gerbe Peter Mueller Jason Lawrence Jack Skille Benn Ferriero Dan Collins Ryan Stoa Kyle Lawson Jim Fraser Taylor Chorney Brandon Gentile Chad Rau Jason Bailey Justin Mercier Erik Johnson Zach Jones Mark Mitera Andreas Vlassopoulous Jack Johnson TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: Ron Rolston; Fenton, Mich. Assistant Coaches: John Lilley; Wakefield, Mass. Nate Leaman; Dayton, Ohio Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Matt Nareski; Carson City, Mich. Athletic Trainer: Jason Hodges; Ann Arbor, Mich. Team Physician: Dr. Quinter Burnett; Kalamazoo, Mich. Media Relations: Christy Jeffries; Howell, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Jeff Frazee Joe Palmer TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. United States 2. Canada 3. Sweden 4. Czech Repuiblic 5. Russia 6. Slovakia 7. Finland 8. Germany 9. Switzerland 10. Denmark U.S. Results (6-0-0) Apr. 14 United States 3, Slovakia 1 Apr. 16 United States 3, Finland 0 Apr. 17 United States 7, Switzerland 1 Apr. 19 United States 4, Czech Rep. 3 Apr. 22 United States 6, Sweden 2 Apr. 24 5, Canada 1 Peter Mueller (2005) 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 43

44 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Minsk, Belarus April 8-18, 2004 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Phil Kessel Kevin Porter Bryan Lerg Brandon Scero Matt Auffrey Tom Fritsche Chad Kolarik Nate Hagemo Nathan Davis Jarod Palmer Jack Skille Nathan Gerbe Jack Johnson Jason DeSantis Mike Brennan Kevin Swallow Brett Bevis Zach Jones Joe Grimaldi Geoff Paukovich TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Assistant Coaches: Darrin Madeley; Howell, Mich. John Lilley; Wakefield, Mass. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Athletic Trainer: David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Team Physician: Dr. Alan Davis; Rocky River, Ohio Media Relations: Dennis Wansor; Farmington Hills, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Cory Schneider Jeff Frazee TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. Russia 2. United States 3. Czech Republic 4. Canada 5. Sweden 6. Slovakia 7. Finland 8. Denmark 9. Belarus 10. Norway U.S. Results (4-1-1) Apr. 8 United States 5, Denmark 2 Apr. 10 United States 6, Sweden 2 Apr. 12 United States 9, Belarus 0 Apr. 13 United States 2, Canada 1 Apr. 16 United States 2, Czech Rep. 2 Apr. 18 Russia 3, United States 2 Phil Kessel (2004, 2005) U.S. National Under-18 Team

45 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Yaroslavl, Russia April 12-23, 2003 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG T.J. Hensick Drew Stafford Robbie Earl Ryan Suter Matt Hunwick Steve Mandes Adam Pineault Jeff Likens Kevin Porter Michael Bartlett Nate Hagemo Jake Dowell Mike Brown Chris Holt David Robertson Matt Cohen Casey Borer Dustin Collins Kyle Klubertanz Josh Sciba Mike Brown Kevin Coughlin TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: Moe Mantha; Lakewood, Ohio Assistant Coaches: Ken Martel; Hacienda Heights, Calif. David Quinn; Cranston, R.I. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Athletic Trainer: Jason Hodges; New Baltimore, Mich. Team Physician: Dr. Laurel Blakemore; Washington, D.C. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Mike Brown Chris Holt TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. Canada 2. Slovakia 3. Russia 4. United States 5. Sweden 6. Czech Republic 7. Finland 8. Belarus 9. Switzerland 10. Kazakstan U.S. Results (3-2-1) Apr. 12 United States, 3, Belarus 3 Apr. 14 United States 3, Slovakia 2 Apr. 15 United States 3, Sweden 2 Apr. 17 United States 2, Finland 0 Apr. 20 Canada 2, United States 1 Apr. 22 Russia 6, United States 3 Ryan Suter (2002, 2003) 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 45

46 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Piestany, Slovakia April 11-21, 2002 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Patrick O'Sullivan Brett Sterling Patrick Eaves Zach Parise Greg Moore Stephen Werner Ryan Kesler Tim Wallace Tyler Hirsch Ryan Suter David Booth James Wisniewski Mark Stuart Matt Carle Corey Potter Tom Sawatske Nate Raduns Evan Shaw Noah Babin Ray Ortiz TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: Mike Eaves; Denver, Colo. Assistant Coaches: John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Ken Martel; Hacienda Heights, Calif. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Brock Bradley; West Stockholm, N.Y. Athletic Trainer: David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Team Physician: Dr. Michael Stuart; Rochester, Minn. Media Relations: Jenny Wiedeke; Evergreen, Colo. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP GA GAA SV% SO Jimmy Howard Tim Roth TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. United States 2. Russia 3. Czech Republic 4. Finland 5. Belarus 6. Canada 7. Switzerland 8. Slovakia 9. Sweden 10. Germany 11. Norway 12. Ukraine U.S. Results (7-1-0) Apr. 11 United States 9, Belarus 0 Apr. 12 United States 10, Ukraine 0 Jan. 14 United States 4, Finland 2 Jan. 15 United States 5, Switzerland 1 Jan. 17 United States 6, Sweden 2 Jan. 18 United States 10, Canada 3 Jan. 20 Czech Rep. 1, United States 0 Jan. 21 United States 3, Russia 1 Patrick O Sullivan (2002) U.S. National Under-18 Team

47 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:40 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Helsinki, Finland April 12-22, 2001 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG Dwight Helminen Joey Crabb Dave Spina Eric Nystrom Brian McConnell Barry Tallackson Justin Maiser Ryan Murphy Jason Ryznar Bryan Miller Lee Falardeau Stephen Gionta Rob Flynn Joe Pomaranski Jesse Lane Matt Gens Ryan Whitney Matt Greene Bryan Nathe Derek Smith TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: Mike Eaves; Denver, Colo. Assistant Coaches: Alex Roberts; Ann Arbor, Mich. Ken Martel; Hacienda Heights, Calif. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Jose Ortiz; Newark, N.J. Athletic Trainer: David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Team Physician: Dr. Michael Stuart; Rochester, Minn. Media Relations: Jenny Wiedeke; Evergreen, Colo. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP GA GAA SV% SO Travis Weber Dwight Labrosse TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. Russia 2. Switzerland 3. Finland 4. Czech Republic 5. Germany 6. United States 7. Sweden 8. Slovakia 9. Norway 10. Ukraine U.S. Results (3-3-0) Apr. 13 United States 11, Ukraine 0 Apr. 14 Finland 4, United States 3 Apr. 16 United States 3, Switzerland 1 Apr. 17 United States 6, Slovakia 2 Apr. 19 Czech Rep. 5, United States 4 (2ot) Apr. 22 Germany 2, United States 1 Brian McConnell (2001) 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 47

48 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:41 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Kloten, Switzerland April 14-24, 2000 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG David Steckel Rob Globke Joe Hope Ben Eaves Bryan Perez Jon Waibel Brady Leisenring Matt Maglione Keith Ballard Quinn Fylling Cole Bassett Neil Komadoski Kristofer Bouchard Jake Fleming R.J. Umberger John Snowden Dennis Packard Bryan Nathe Jim McNamara Mike Komisarek TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: Jeff Jackson; Roseville, Mich. Assistant Coaches: Bob Mancini; Ann Arbor, Mich. John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Jose Ortiz; Newark, N.J. Athletic Trainer: Dr. John Kuhn; Ann Arbor, Mich. Media Relations: Jenny Wiedeke; Evergreen, Colo. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Travis Weber Nicholas Pannoni TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. Finland 2. Russia 3. Sweden 4. Switzerland 5. Slovakia 6. Czech Republic 7. Germany 8. United States 9. Ukraine 10. Belarus 12. China U.S. Results (2-4-0) Apr. 14 Russia 5, United States 1 Apr. 15 Finland 3, United States 2 Apr. 17 Slovakia 4, United States 1 Apr. 18 United States 9, Belarus 1 Apr. 21 United States 6, Ukraine 0 Apr. 22 Germany 3, United States 1 Jeff Jackson served as the head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team at the 1999 and 2000 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, and he directed the National Team Development Program for four years. He is now the head coach of the Notre Dame men s hockey team U.S. National Under-18 Team

49 IIHF_U18_08.qxp 4/5/08 4:41 PM Page IIHF WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Füssen, Germany April 14-24, 1999 PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG John Sabo Andy Hilbert Jeff Taffe Connor Dunlop Freddy Meyer Patrick Foley Todd Jackson Ron Hainsey J.D. Forrest Dan Welch Brad Winchester Joe Cullen Jason Reimers Rick DiPietro Brett Nowak Paul Harris Brian Fahey Mike Brickley Jon Waibel John Wroblewski Ken Smith TEAM USA TOTALS STAFF Head Coach: Jeff Jackson; Roseville, Mich. Assistant Coaches: Bob Mancini; Ann Arbor, Mich. John Hynes; Warwick, R.I. Team Leader: Scott Monaghan; Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Equipment Manager: Jose Ortiz; Newark, N.J. Athletic Trainer: David Cotner; Perrysburgh, Ohio Team Physician: Dr. Jeff Housner; Bridgeport, Mich. Goaltender Statistics NAME GP SOG SVS GA GAA SV% SO Rick DiPietro Rob Bonk TEAM USA TOTALS Results Final Standings 1. Finland 2. Sweden 3. Slovakia 4. Switzerland 5. Czech Republic 6. Russia 7. United States 8. Ukraine 9. Germany 10. Norway U.S. Results (3-3-0) Apr. 8 Russia 2, United States 1 Apr. 9 Finland 5, United States 0 Apr. 11 Slovakia 6, United States 5 Apr. 12 United States 10, Norway 2 Apr. 15 United States 6, Germany 0 Apr. 16 United States 6, Ukraine 0 Rick DiPietro (1999) 2008 U.S. National Under-18 Team 49

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