Thatcher Demko leads trio added to Team USA’s World Championship roster

The United States bolstered its roster for the upcoming World Championship by three on Thursday, announcing that it has added collegiate star goaltender Thatcher Demko, as well as the New Jersey Devils' David Warsofsky and Miles Wood.

Demko, a Hobey Baker finalist for his dazzling junior season, will represent the United States for a fourth time. He won a silver medal at the 2013 U-18 tournament. Hobey Baker winner Jimmy Vesey will also take part in the event.

Warsofsky, a defenseman, split time with the Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins organization this season, appearing in 22 NHL games.

Wood signed with the Devils after completing his freshman season at Boston College, making his NHL debut in the team's regular-season finale. He scored 10 goals and 35 points in 37 games at the Division I level.

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