Detroit Red Wings bench boss Jeff Blashill will coach Team USA at the World Championship in May, USA Hockey announced Tuesday.
"We're extremely pleased to have Jeff lead our men's national team at the World Championship," assistant executive director of hockey operations Jim Johannson said. "He's been successful at every step of his career and we know our team will be well prepared when the puck drops."
It will mark the first time Blashill coaches the national team, though he previously worked as the goaltending coach for the U.S. world juniors in 2009.
Earlier Tuesday, it was reported that Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad would represent the Americans. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets confirmed Andrew Copp, Jacob Trouba, and Connor Hellebuyck would also play.
The Americans will look to end a gold-medal drought at the tournament that extends back to 1960.
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