USA Hockey names final roster for 2023 World Juniors

With the final roster being announced, four more cuts were made by USA Hockey. The players that were released were goaltender Tyler Muszelik, defenseman Shai Buium and forwards Ryan Leonard and Jack Devine.

Let's take a look at the United States' roster as they head to Atlantic Canada to prepare for the start of the tournament, which as usual, will begin on Boxing Day.

Goaltenders (3)
Trey Augustine
Kaidan Mbereko
Andrew Oke

Defencemen (8)
Sean Beherens
Seamus Casey
Ryan Chesley
Luke Hughes
Lane Hutson
Luke Mittelstadt
Jack Peart
Ryan Ufko

Forwards (15)
Jackson Blake
Gavin Brindley
Tyler Boucher
Kenny Connors
Logan Cooley
Dylan Duke
Cutter Gauthier
Noah Laba
Sam Lipkin
Chaz Lucius
Rutger McGroarty
Red Savage
Jimmy Snuggerud
Charlie Stramel

Before the United States begins their preliminary round play on Boxing Day against Latvia, they'll play two exhibition games next week. First up, they'll face Finland on Monday (December 19th), followed by Sweden on Wednesday (December 21st).

We've got our squad that's heading to Canada. 🇺🇸

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