The 2024 U.S. men’s national team will be led by John Hynes, who has been named as the coach for the upcoming IIHF men’s world championship in Czechia. This event is set to take place from May 10-26 in Prague and Ostrava, as announced by USA Hockey on Friday. Hynes, a native of Warwick, Rhode Island, has extensive coaching experience at both the NHL and AHL levels, having previously coached the Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils before taking over as head coach of the Minnesota Wild last season. Despite falling short of making the playoffs in his first season with the Wild, Hynes’ passion and energy are seen as key strengths that will benefit the national team in their quest for gold.