Washington Capitals prospect Ryan Chesley was named to the United States’ World Junior Championship team on Friday.
Chesley was selected by the Capitals in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft.
By Ian Oland 9 months ago
The Washington Capitals could end up having a prospect play for the United States at a World Junior Championship for the first time in almost a decade. Defenseman Ryan Chesley, selected by the Caps in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, was chosen to participate in Team USA’s selection camp for the 2023 tournament.
If Chesley were to make the final roster, he’d be the first Caps prospect to represent the USA at the U20 championship level since Riley Barber, Connor Carrick, and Thomas Di Pauli all did so at the 2014 tourney.
By Chris Cerullo 10 months ago
A report a week ago said that former Capitals defenseman Aaron Ness would be getting an invite to Team USA’s 2022 Olympic hockey roster. It looks like he accepted that invitation.
Thursday evening, he and 24 others were officially announced as part of the squad traveling to Beijing to try and win gold.
By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago
After the NHL and NHLPA announced in a joint decision to not have NHL players participate in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, respective nations are turning to players playing elsewhere to fill their rosters.
According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, former Capitals defenseman Aaron Ness is on the shortlist of invitees for Team USA.
By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago
A day after Team Canada posted their Olympic sweaters, the United States released theirs.
The United States’ sweaters feature the USA wordmark across the chest in a bold and beveled typeface to create a “metallic aesthetic.” On the white version of the jerseys, the crest logo is outlined in red, white, and blue stripes.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
After being named to the Team USA roster at the start of the new year, Hershey Bears forward Chris Bourque received a warm sendoff from the organization ahead of his departure for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
This comes days after the Capitals ran an emotional Olympic sendoff video for radio announcer John Walton.
By Madeline Dement 6 years ago
Milwaukee Admirals forward Bobby Butler was one of 22 players named to the United States Olympic hockey team on Monday. But this story is about Bobby Butler’s papa.
While at practice, Bobby called his dad over to the bench and gave him the big news. The Admirals posted video on Twitter and, well, you just have to see this.
Chris Bourque leads the AHL with 39 points (11-28) in 34 games played for the Hershey Bears. Monday, he earned the greatest accomplishment of his career and was named to the 2018 United States Olympic team.
Bourque, who is signed to a AHL contract with Hershey, has played 51 career games in the NHL during his 13 years pro, including 13 games with the Capitals and 38 with the Penguins and Bruins.
On Friday afternoon, the IIHF held its first ever outdoor game in World Junior Championship history. Team USA took on Team Canada at New Era Field in Buffalo, New York. The hockey game was an instant classic. The game ended with a shootout under blizzard-like conditions.
With up to three inches of snow falling during the game and temperatures in the teens, the game was an experience unlike any other for the players and fans alike. 44,594 people were in attendance, setting a new World Junior attendance record.
We collected some of the best snowy scenes from the game.
By Cara Bahniuk 6 years ago
After the NHL announced they would not participate in the 2018 Olympics, the American Hockey League announced that players on AHL-only contracts would be allowed to participate in the games held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
According to NHL writer John Hoven, longtime Hershey Bears forward and AHL legend Chris Bourque has made the 2018 squad and will be competing for Team USA.
By Cara Bahniuk 6 years ago
