One of the keys for Team USA on their way to winning gold at the most recent World Juniors tournament was New York Rangers prospect Brett Berard. He was joined on the team by fellow Rangers prospect Hunter Skinner. Team Canada, the silver medalist, also had two prospects on their team in Dylan Garand and Braden Schneider.
Berard made the most of his world junior experience, especially early on. Playing for his Providence College coach Nate Leaman, the left-winger moved his way up from the fourth to the third line and has been particularly effective on a trio with center John Farinacci and right winger Bobby Brink.