The 2024 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship is just around the corner, and USA Hockey has announced the 22-player roster for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team that will be competing in this prestigious tournament. The event will take place from April 25 to May 5 in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland, where the teams will be split into two groups for the preliminary round.
Team USA will compete in Group A alongside Finland, Latvia, Norway, and Slovakia at Metro Arena in Espoo. Meanwhile, Group B will include Canada, Czechia, Kazakhstan, Sweden, and Switzerland at Trio Arena in Vantaa. Each site will host two quarterfinal games leading up to the semifinals, bronze and gold medal games which will be played in Espoo.
The competition promises to be intense as countries from around the world gather to compete for the coveted title. Team USA is gearing up for a tough battle against some of the best teams in the world. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how they will fare in this highly anticipated event.
The tournament is set to begin tomorrow, April 25th. With an exciting lineup of players and teams vying for supremacy on the ice rink, it is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.