Another big score for USA Hockey on Friday.
Calgary forward Johnny Gaudreau -- whose season ended earlier Wednesday with a playoff sweep at the hands of Anaheim -- told reporters today he’d be joining Team USA for the upcoming World Championships in Germany and France.
Gaudreau’s announcement comes just days after another big name -- Buffalo’s Jack Eichel -- also agreed to join the squad.
All this makes for a pretty intriguing roster.
USA Hockey has adopted a youth movement, selecting collegiate players like Notre Dame goalie Cal Petersen (a Buffalo draftee), Boston University forward Jordan Greenway (a Minnesota draftee), Notre Dame forward Anders Bjork (a Boston draftee) and Daniel Brickley, an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota State-Mankato.
In addition to those, some quality NHL youngsters are also in the mix: Noah Hanifin, J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp and a pair of prized Arizona prospects -- Christian Dvorak and Clayton Keller. Detroit sophomore Dylan Larkin will also suit up for the Americans.
The 2017 Worlds get underway on May 5.
