KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Western Michigan freshman goaltender Hampton Slukynsky was selected to the U.S. Junior National Team, USA Hockey announced this evening. Slukynsky is one of three goalies on the 2025 roster.
The 25-player roster will represent the United States in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario. Team USA has medaled in seven of the last nine IIHF World Junior Championships, including earning gold in the 2024 event.
"It's always tough to get through the selection process as we have so many great players in our country," said John Vanbiesbrouck, general manager of the 2025 U.