U.S. unveils final roster for 2024 world juniors
The United States revealed its final roster for the 2024 world juniors on Saturday.
After defeating Sweden in the bronze-medal game last year, the U.S. kicks off this iteration of the tournament with a Group B contest against Norway on Dec. 26. The 2024 edition will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The U.S. tapped 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies, most of whom currently compete in the NCAA. Boston College leads the way with seven players selected to head coach David Carle's team.
Here are the 25 players the United States selected:
Forwards
| Player | Age | Current team |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin Brindley | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Quinn Finley | 19 | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| Cutter Gauthier | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Gavin Hayes | 19 | Flint Firebirds (OHL) |
| Isaac Howard | 19 | Michigan State (NCAA) |
| Ryan Leonard | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Rutger McGroarty | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Oliver Moore | 18 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Frank Nazar III | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Danny Nelson | 18 | Notre Dame (NCAA) |
| Gabe Perreault | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Will Smith | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Carey Terrance | 18 | Erie Otters (OHL) |
Michigan teammates Gavin Brindley and Rutger McGroarty are among the four forwards who played for the U.S. last year. St. Louis Blues first-round draft pick Jimmy Snuggerud also returns after registering five goals and a team-high eight helpers last tournament.
Boston College linemates Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault, and Will Smith will make their world junior debuts after dominating the under-18s together in the spring.
James Hagens, a top prospect for the 2025 draft, was among the team's final cuts.
Defensemen
| Player | Age | Current team |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Chesley | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Zeev Buium | 18 | Denver (NCAA) |
| Seamus Casey | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Eric Pohlkamp | 19 | Bemidji State (NCAA) |
| Lane Hutson | 19 | Boston University (NCAA) |
| Aram Minnetian | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Sam Rinzel | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Drew Fortescue | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
Ryan Chesley, Seamus Casey, and Lane Hutson represent the three rearguards who participated in the 2023 tournament.
Hutson returns after a stellar 2022-23 campaign. The Montreal Canadiens prospect was a Hobey Baker finalist as a Boston University freshman and excelled at the World Championships with the United States in the spring.
Buium, a freshman at Denver, leads all NCAA defenders in scoring. He's the only first-time draft-eligible player on the roster.
Goalies
| Player | Age | Current team |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Augustine | 18 | Michigan State (NCAA) |
| Jacob Fowler | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Sam Hillebrandt | 18 | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
Detroit Red Wings second-round selection Trey Augustine returns between the pipes for the United States. He'll battle for the starting gig with Boston College standout Jacob Fowler.