The United States men's national junior ice hockey team represents the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship.

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United States

Nickname(s)	Team USA
Association	USA Hockey
General manager	John Vanbiesbrouck
Head coach	David Carle
Assistants	Brett Larson Steve Miller
Captain	Rutger McGroarty
Top scorer	Jeremy Roenick (13)
Most points	Jordan Schroeder & Trevor Zegras (27)
Team colors
IIHF code	USA
First international
Canada 5–4 United States  (Leningrad, Soviet Union; December 27, 1973)
Biggest win
United States 19–1 Norway  (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; January 1, 1991)
Biggest defeat
Sweden 11–1 United States  (Leningrad, Soviet Union; December 29, 1973)  Soviet Union 15–5 United States  (Banská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia; December 30, 1976)  Czechoslovakia 11–1 United States  (Moscow, Soviet Union; December 31, 1987)
IIHF World Junior Championship
Appearances	46 (first in 1977)
Best result	Gold: (2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024)

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Quick Facts Medal record, World Junior Championship ...

Medal record
World Junior Championship
	2004 Finland	Team
	2010 Canada	Team
	2013 Russia	Team
	2017 Canada	Team
	2021 Canada	Team
	2024 Sweden	Team
	1997 Switzerland	Team
	2019 Canada	Team
	1986 Canada	Team
	1992 Germany	Team
	2007 Sweden	Team
	2011 United States	Team
	2016 Finland	Team
	2018 United States	Team
	2023 Canada	Team

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The team has won six World Junior Championships (2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024). Many NHL prospects, including John Carlson, Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, Adam Fox, and Matthew Tkachuk, played on this team.

Record book data:^[1]

Note: 1974, 1975 and 1976 tournaments are considered unofficial. They are not included in the IIHF records.

• 1974 — 5th place
• 1975 — 6th place
• 1976 — did not participate
• 1977 — 7th place
• 1978 — 5th place
• 1979 — 6th place
• 1980 — 7th place
• 1981 — 6th place
• 1982 — 6th place
• 1983 — 5th place
• 1984 — 6th place
• 1985 — 6th place
• 1986 —  Bronze
• 1987 — 4th place
• 1988 — 6th place
• 1989 — 5th place
• 1990 — 7th place
• 1991 — 4th place
• 1992 —  Bronze
• 1993 — 4th place
• 1994 — 6th place
• 1995 — 5th place
• 1996 — 5th place
• 1997 —  Silver
• 1998 — 5th place
• 1999 — 8th place
• 2000 — 4th place
• 2001 — 5th place
• 2002 — 5th place
• 2003 — 4th place
• 2004 —  Gold
• 2005 — 4th place
• 2006 — 4th place
• 2007 —  Bronze
• 2008 — 4th place
• 2009 — 5th place
• 2010 —  Gold
• 2011 —  Bronze
• 2012 — 7th place
• 2013 —  Gold
• 2014 — 5th place
• 2015 — 5th place
• 2016 —  Bronze
• 2017 —  Gold
• 2018 —  Bronze
• 2019 —  Silver
• 2020 — 6th place
• 2021 —  Gold
• 2022 — 5th place
• 2023 —  Bronze
• 2024 —  Gold

Roster for the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.^[2]

Head coach: David Carle

More information Pos., No. ...

Pos.	No.	Name	Height	Weight	Birthdate	Hometown	2023–24 Team	NHL rights, if any
G	1	Trey Augustine	6 ft 1 in	179 lb	February 23, 2005	South Lyon, Michigan	Michigan State University (Big Ten)	Detroit Red Wings
F	2	Rutger McGroarty – C	6 ft 1 in	200 lb	March 30, 2004	Lincoln, Nebraska	University of Michigan (Big Ten)	Winnipeg Jets
F	4	Gavin Brindley – A	5 ft 9 in	170 lb	October 5, 2004	Estero, Florida	University of Michigan (Big Ten)	Columbus Blue Jackets
D	5	Drew Fortescue	6 ft 2 in	170 lb	April 28, 2005	Pearl River, New York	Boston College (HEA)	New York Rangers
F	6	Will Smith	6 ft 0 in	181 lb	March 17, 2005	Lexington, Massachusetts	Boston College (HEA)	San Jose Sharks
D	8	Sam Rinzel	6 ft 4 in	176 lb	June 25, 2004	Chanhassen, Minnesota	University of Minnesota (Big Ten)	Chicago Blackhawks
F	9	Ryan Leonard	6 ft 0 in	192 lb	January 21, 2005	Amherst, Massachusetts	Boston College (HEA)	Washington Capitals
F	10	Carey Terrance	6 ft 1 in	179 lb	May 10, 2005	Akwesasne, New York	Erie Otters (OHL)	Anaheim Ducks
F	11	Oliver Moore	5 ft 11 in	194 lb	January 22, 2005	Mounds View, Minnesota	University of Minnesota (Big Ten)	Chicago Blackhawks
F	14	Aram Minnetian	5 ft 11 in	194 lb	March 19, 2005	Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey	Boston College (HEA)	Dallas Stars
F	16	Quinn Finley	6 ft 0 in	179 lb	August 8, 2004	Suamico, Wisconsin	University of Wisconsin (Big Ten)	New York Islanders
F	17	Danny Nelson	6 ft 2 in	212 lb	August 3, 2005	Maple Grove, Minnesota	University of Notre Dame (Big Ten)	New York Islanders
F	19	Cutter Gauthier – A	6 ft 3 in	190 lb	January 19, 2004	Scottsdale, Arizona	Boston College (HEA)	Anaheim Ducks
D	20	Lane Hutson – A	5 ft 10 in	162 lb	February 14, 2004	North Barrington, Illinois	Boston University (HEA)	Montreal Canadiens
F	22	Isaac Howard	5 ft 11 in	190 lb	March 30, 2004	Hudson, Wisconsin	Michigan State University (Big Ten)	Tampa Bay Lightning
D	23	Eric Pohlkamp	5 ft 11 in	205 lb	March 23, 2004	Brainerd, Minnesota	Bemidji State University (NCHC)	Philadelphia Flyers
D	25	Seamus Casey	5 ft 10 in	178 lb	January 8, 2004	Fort Myers, Florida	University of Michigan (Big Ten)	New Jersey Devils
F	27	Gavin Hayes	6 ft 2 in	178 lb	May 14, 2004	Westland, Michigan	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)	Chicago Blackhawks
D	28	Zeev Buium	6 ft 2 in	180 lb	December 7, 2005	San Diego, California	University of Denver (NCHC)	2024 NHL Draft
G	30	Sam Hillebrandt	6 ft 1 in	166 lb	February 21, 2005	Riverview, Florida	Barrie Colts (OHL)	Undrafted
G	31	Jacob Fowler	6 ft 2 in	214 lb	November 24, 2004	Melbourne, Florida	Boston College (HEA)	Montreal Canadiens
F	34	Gabe Perreault	5 ft 11 in	165 lb	May 7, 2005	Hinsdale, Illinois	Boston College (HEA)	New York Rangers
D	71	Ryan Chesley – A	6 ft 0 in	201 lb	February 27, 2004	Mahtomedi, Minnesota	University of Minnesota (Big Ten)	Washington Capitals
F	81	Jimmy Snuggerud	6 ft 2 in	187 lb	June 1, 2004	Chaska, Minnesota	University of Minnesota (Big Ten)	St. Louis Blues
F	91	Frank Nazar	5 ft 10 in	175 lb	January 14, 2004	Mount Clemens, Michigan	University of Michigan (Big Ten)	Chicago Blackhawks

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