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USA Hockey announced recent promotions within its National Team Development Program, appointing Rod Braceful to senior director of hockey operations and Andrew Whiteside to director of player personnel. Both executives bring deep scouting and operational experience to a program that fields 62 games each season across multiple age groups.
The National Team Development Program adds three promising forwards to its 2026‑27 U.S. National Under‑18 squad, setting the stage for a high‑profile preseason schedule and charity engagement.
Ahead of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton, the United States has announced a 36‑player selection camp in Minnesota, where coaches and support personnel are shaping the squad that will defend its 2025 championship.
Thirty‑six athletes will compete in Minnesota in hopes of securing a spot on the roster that will represent the United States at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Alberta.
USA Hockey announced the 13‑player roster drawn from the United States Hockey League that will represent the United States at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton, Alberta.
Thirteen Minnesotans have been invited to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp in St. Paul, where coaches and staff will shape a 23‑player roster to defend the 2025 title in Edmonton.
Three emerging players join the U18 program as it prepares for its season‑opening games in September.
The United States Hockey League will host its 2026 High Performance Camp at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, offering advanced testing, cognitive assessments, and direct access to league leadership for top young prospects.