On Tuesday, USA Hockey announced the final roster for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship.
New Jersey Devils prospect and University of Michigan defenseman Luke Hughes is one of the eight defensemen on the roster. Hughes, 18 and the brother of Devils center Jack, was the fourth overall pick by the Devils in the 2021 NHL Draft.
New York Rangers prospect and Providence College forward Brett Berard is one of the 14 forwards on the USA roster. The Rangers selected Berard in the fifth round (No. 234 overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft.