The United States unveiled its preliminary roster Thursday for the 2026 IIHF World Championship.
The tournament begins May 15 in Switzerland, where the Americans will look to defend their 2025 gold medal.
Forwards (14)
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Matt Coronato | Calgary Flames |
| Paul Cotter | New Jersey Devils |
| James Hagens | Boston Bruins |
| Isaac Howard | Edmonton Oilers |
| Sam Lafferty | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Ryker Lee | Michigan State (NCAA) |
| Ryan Leonard | Washington Capitals |
| Oliver Moore | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Danny Nelson | Notre Dame (NCAA) |
| Tommy Novak | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Mathieu Olivier | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Max Plante | Minnesota Duluth (NCAA) |
| Max Sasson | Vancouver Canucks |
| Matthew Tkachuk | Florida Panthers |
Tkachuk is the most prominent member of the forward group. The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Stanley Cup champion can join the elusive Triple Gold Club with a World Championship gold medal.
Defense (8)
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Will Borgen | New York Rangers |
| Declan Carlile | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Connor Clifton | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Justin Faulk | Detroit Red Wings |
| Wyatt Kaiser | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Ryan Lindgren | Seattle Kraken |
| Mason Lohrei | Boston Bruins |
| Ryan Ufko | Nashville Predators |
Faulk, 34, is the oldest player on the team and will be tasked to lead USA's blue line after a 40-point campaign split between the Red Wings and St. Louis Blues.
Goalies (3)
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Drew Commesso | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs |
Woll is the favorite to take the starting reins as the most experienced goaltender of the group. He owns a .906 save percentage in 117 career NHL games.
