The United States revealed its final roster for the 2024 world juniors on Saturday.
After defeating Sweden in the bronze-medal game last year, the U.S. kicks off this iteration of the tournament with a Group B contest against Norway on Dec. 26. The 2024 edition will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The U.S. tapped 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies, most of whom currently compete in the NCAA. Boston College leads the way with seven players selected to head coach David Carle's team.
Here are the 25 players the United States selected:
Forwards
| Player | Age | Current team |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin Brindley | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Quinn Finley | 19 | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| Cutter Gauthier | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Gavin Hayes | 19 | Flint Firebirds (OHL) |
| Isaac Howard | 19 | Michigan State (NCAA) |
| Ryan Leonard | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Rutger McGroarty | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Oliver Moore | 18 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Frank Nazar III | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Danny Nelson | 18 | Notre Dame (NCAA) |
| Gabe Perreault | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Will Smith | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Carey Terrance | 18 | Erie Otters (OHL) |
Michigan teammates Gavin Brindley and Rutger McGroarty are among the four forwards who played for the U.S. last year. St. Louis Blues first-round draft pick Jimmy Snuggerud also returns after registering five goals and a team-high eight helpers last tournament.
Defensemen
| Player | Age | Current team |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Chesley | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Zeev Buium | 18 | Denver (NCAA) |
| Seamus Casey | 19 | Michigan (NCAA) |
| Eric Pohlkamp | 19 | Bemidji State (NCAA) |
| Lane Hutson | 19 | Boston University (NCAA) |
| Aram Minnetian | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Sam Rinzel | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| Drew Fortescue | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) |
Ryan Chesley, Seamus Casey, and Lane Hutson represent the three rearguards who participated in the 2023 tournament.
Goalies
| Player | Age | Current team |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Augustine | 18 | Michigan State (NCAA) |
| Jacob Fowler | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) |
| Sam Hillebrandt | 18 | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
Detroit Red Wings second-round selection Trey Augustine returns between the pipes for the United States. He's joined by Sam Hillebrandt, one of the team's two draft-eligible players alongside defenseman Zeev Buium.
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