Hagens highlights USA's final roster for 2025 world juniors
Team USA unveiled the 25 players who'll represent the country at the 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa later this month.
The Americans have 10 returning players from last year's gold-medal-winning squad, which defeated Sweden in the final.
The U.S. opens its schedule with a Group A preliminary tilt against Germany on Boxing Day. The tournament runs Dec. 26 through Jan. 5.
Forwards
| Player | Age | Current Team | NHL Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Burnevik | 19 | St. Cloud State (NCAA) | Ducks |
| Trevor Connelly | 18 | Providence (NCAA) | Golden Knights |
| Cole Eiserman | 18 | Boston University (NCAA) | Islanders |
| James Hagens | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) | 2025 eligible |
| Ryan Leonard | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) | Capitals |
| Oliver Moore | 19 | Minnesota (NCAA) | Blackhawks |
| Danny Nelson | 19 | Notre Dame (NCAA) | Islanders |
| Gabe Perreault | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) | Rangers |
| Max Plante | 18 | Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) | Red Wings |
| Teddy Stiga | 18 | Boston College (NCAA) | Predators |
| Brandon Svoboda | 19 | Boston University (NCAA) | Sharks |
| Carey Terrance | 19 | Erie (OHL) | Ducks |
| Joey Willis | 19 | Saginaw (OHL) | Predators |
| Brodie Ziemer | 18 | Minnesota (NCAA) | Sabres |
Cuts: Chris Pelosi, AJ Spellacy
Hagens, a top candidate to go first overall at the 2025 NHL Draft, highlights the United States' forward crop. He was a final cut from the world juniors team last winter but has plenty of momentum this time after potting 20 points in his first 16 NCAA games.
Hagens is joined by a handful of Boston College teammates, including linemates Leonard and Perreault, who were instrumental in helping the U.S. win gold last time.
The other returnees include Moore, Nelson, and Terrance.
Defense
| Player | Age | Current Team | NHL Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeev Buium | 19 | Denver (NCAA) | Wild |
| Paul Fischer | 19 | Notre Dame (NCAA) | Oilers |
| Drew Fortescue | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) | Rangers |
| Logan Hensler | 18 | Wisconsin (NCAA) | 2025 eligible |
| Cole Hutson | 18 | Boston University (NCAA) | Capitals |
| Adam Kleber | 18 | Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) | Sabres |
| Aram Minnetian | 19 | Boston College (NCAA) | Stars |
| Colin Ralph | 19 | St. Cloud State (NCAA) | Blues |
Cuts: EJ Emery, Blake Fiddler
Buium headlines the United States' blue line after going 12th overall at last summer's draft. He amassed three goals and five points in seven games at last year's tournament while averaging just over 18 minutes per contest.
Also in the mix is Hutson, the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens star rookie Lane Hutson. Hensler, meanwhile, will be looking to showcase his skills to climb up the draft boards as a 2025-eligible prospect.
Fortescue and Minnetian are also returning alongside Buium.
As for the notable cuts, the New York Rangers drafted Emery with the 30th overall pick last summer, and Fiddler is eligible to go in 2025.
Goalies
| Player | Age | Current Team | NHL Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Augustine | 19 | Michigan State (NCAA) | Red Wings |
| Sam Hillebrandt | 19 | Barrie (OHL) | Undrafted |
| Hampton Slukynsky | 19 | Western Michigan (NCAA) | Kings |
Augustine is ready to embark on his third world juniors. He owned a .936 save percentage and 1.75 goals against average as the United States' primary netminder at last year's event.
Hillebrandt was also named to last year's roster but didn't see any action.
Slukynsky made the roster after posting a .941 clip and 1.84 goals against average in seven games with Western Michigan this season.