paul99
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I haven't seen it yet posted.
http://www.usahockey.com/servlets/F...5AB6E0340003BA5FE009/2004JuniorCampRoster.pdf
http://www.usahockey.com/servlets/F...5AB6E0340003BA5FE009/2004JuniorCampRoster.pdf
paul99 said:I haven't seen it yet posted.
http://www.usahockey.com/servlets/F...5AB6E0340003BA5FE009/2004JuniorCampRoster.pdf
MePutPuckInNet said:That is one jaw-dropping camp roster.....
I was thinking,,,,when I first saw the Canadian invitees....uh-oh...nobody else has a chance....but,,,damn......how about back-to-back Gold for Team USA?????
Rabid Ranger said:Well, Canada will have the same advantage the U.S. did this past WJC, and that is a roster full of returning players. The U.S. will feature considerable turnover (only eight possible returing players), but man it will be stacked. We'll see how the players can come together. Amazing skill level all around though. At first glance, I would go with:
Goaltenders:
Montoya
Schneider
Defense:
Suter
Thelen
Lewis
Likens
Hunwick
Lashoff
Nickerson
Johnson
Forwards:
O'Sullivan
Schremp
Stafford
Fritsche
Hensick
Haskins
Hennessey
Dowell
Earl
Auffrey
Callahan
Kessel
Doubt the above will happen, as the U.S. usually takes a "veteran" roster, but given all the new faces, there has to be considerable turnover, so who knows?
db23 said:Johnson and Kessel are exceptional talents. Not only were they the best players at their respective positions on the U17 team last year, they were also the best on the U18 team when they moved up. I could easily see one or both making the WJC team.
Stock Rocks said:Good talent, yes- but most lack the experience of playing in the World U-20's, a factor that will definitely benefit Team Canada.
Plus, the added pressure of playing on home soil...Team USA has a hard mountain to climb to repeat as champs IMO.
LemonDrop_27 said:I wasn't shocked that Kolarik didn't make the camp but it's only because he's irritated the US coaches so much. On skill alone this kid is way above other 86's that made the camp such as Haskins, Bourque and Davis.
As for the 87's, Kessel and Johnson. I agree with the above post, I think Kessel will probably make this team, the kid can flat out score. Johnson on the other hand has his work cut out for him. This team is deep older defensemen and some people feel he wasn't even the best 87 defensemen on the US team. Zach Jones another 87 played a better overall game in Belarus but did not get invited to the World Junior camp.
I disagree with the above post saying that Auffrey will make the team. Auffrey was very hyped coming into the US program but never really panned out. He never scored like people thought he would and his game really lacks intensity. Doesn't seem like a fit for this team.
Here is my prediction for the team but keep in mind there may be a player or two added to the final roster whose not invited to this camp.
Goalies:
Montoya
Schneider
Defense:
Suter
Likens
Hunwick
Thelan
Lashoff
Sharrow
Lewis
Nickerson
Forwards
O'Sullivan
Fristche
Stafford
Hensick
Hennessy
Dowell
Porter
Kessel
Schremp
Earl
Brown
Haskins
Pineault
Mark Pavelich said:Can anyone tell me if Jessiman was eligible?
Stefferdoos said:Assuming there is an NHL season next year, what's the chance that Frische and O'Sullivan aren't available for the tournament??? I can't see Patrick not getting signed next year. He's just too good.
How about the Fritsche brothers on the same line for Team USA! Tom isn't as big as Dan, but the kid has an instinct for the game and his stick handling is amazing.paul99 said:I haven't seen it yet posted.
http://www.usahockey.com/servlets/F...5AB6E0340003BA5FE009/2004JuniorCampRoster.pdf
gkrangers said:Is Jessiman eligible?
LemonDrop_27 said:Jessiman is not eligible. He's an 84 birthdate.
Stefferdoos said:Assuming there is an NHL season next year, what's the chance that Frische and O'Sullivan aren't available for the tournament??? I can't see Patrick not getting signed next year. He's just too good.
Postman said:I agree, I think O'Sullivan, Fritsche, and Suter will all be in the NHL.
With that, I think the team would like more like...
Goalies:
Montoya
Schneider
Defense:
Hunwick
Johnson
Lashoff
Likens
Lewis
Macias
Thelen
Sharrow
Forwards
Dowell
Earl
Haskins
Hennessy
Hensick
Kessel
Lerg
Pineault
Porter
Schremp
Stafford
Brown
Stastny
Like Rabid Ranger said, the U.S. usually goes with 19-year olds, but I really would hope to see guys like Macias, Johnson, Lashoff, and Kessel on the team. Though it's not likely they'd all make it. Plus there may not even be an NHL season next year, so O'Sullivan, Fritsche, and Suter would be there in that case.