Old vets dominate USA roster
May 25, 2004 15:45:28 GMT -5
Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on May 25, 2004 15:45:28 GMT -5
USA Hockey has announced its roster for this summer's World Cup of Hockey.
Team USA GM Larry Pleau, along with assistant GM Don Waddell, selected XX returnees from the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team to play for coach Ron Wilson.
Thirteen of the players on the 1996 World Cup champions return on this team, and 14 of the World Cup team were members of the 2002 Silver Medallists at the Salt Lake Olympics.
With so many longstanding members of USA hockey involved, there are some age questions. 19 of the 23 skaters on the club are 30 years of age or older.
U.S.A.'s roster breaks down as 15 forwards, eight defencemen and three netminders. Only 20 can dress for World Cup games, 18 skaters and two goalies, meaning three forwards, two defencemen and one goalie will be healthy scratches during the tournament.
- USA roster
Team USA GM Larry Pleau, along with assistant GM Don Waddell, selected XX returnees from the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team to play for coach Ron Wilson.
Thirteen of the players on the 1996 World Cup champions return on this team, and 14 of the World Cup team were members of the 2002 Silver Medallists at the Salt Lake Olympics.
With so many longstanding members of USA hockey involved, there are some age questions. 19 of the 23 skaters on the club are 30 years of age or older.
U.S.A.'s roster breaks down as 15 forwards, eight defencemen and three netminders. Only 20 can dress for World Cup games, 18 skaters and two goalies, meaning three forwards, two defencemen and one goalie will be healthy scratches during the tournament.
- USA roster
