From 200×85 to Team USA: Alumni Lead the Charge at World Juniors
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship is set to captivate hockey fans worldwide from December 26, 2024, to January 5, 2025, in Ottawa, Canada. Team USA’s roster for this prestigious tournament boasts a remarkable connection to 200×85, with 18 alumni representing 72% of the team.
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These standout players hail from 200×85’s renowned programs, including CCM 68 and CCM Chicago Brick, showcasing the organization’s ability to identify potential and provide young athletes with unparalleled opportunities for growth and exposure.
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200×85 Alumni on Team USA’s 2025 World Juniors Roster
| Alumni | Alumni Program | Draft Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Augustine* | CCM 68 | Detroit Red Wings |
| Trevor Connelly | CCM 68 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Cole Eiserman | CCM 68 | New York Islanders |
| Paul Fischer | CCM 68 & CCM Chicago Brick | New York Rangers |
| Drew Fortescue* | CCM 68 | Edmonton Oilers |
| James Hagens | CCM 68 | 2025 Draft Eligible |
| Logan Hensler | CCM 68 | 2025 Draft Eligible |
| Cole Hutson | CCM 68 & CCM Chicago Brick | Washington Capitals |
| Adam Kleber | CCM 68 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Ryan Leonard* | CCM 68 | Washington Capitals |
| Aram Minnetian | CCM 68 | Washington Capitals |
| Oliver Moore* | CCM 68 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Danny Nelson* | CCM 68 | New York Islanders |
| Gabe Perreault* | CCM Chicago Brick | New York Rangers |
| Max Plante | CCM 68 | Detroit Red Wings |
| Brandon Svoboda | CCM 68 | San Jose Sharks |
| Joey Willis | CCM 68 & CCM Chicago Brick | Nashville Predators |
| Brodie Ziemer | CCM 68 | Buffalo Sabres |
(* Denotes players who were part of Team USA’s gold-winning squad at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.)
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Team USA’s Pool Play Schedule
Team USA begins their quest for gold in Pool A alongside host nation Canada, Finland, Germany, and Latvia. Here’s the schedule for their pool play:
- Dec. 26: vs. Germany
- Dec. 28: vs. Latvia
- Dec. 29: vs. Finland
- Dec. 31: vs. Canada
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200×85’s Legacy of Excellence
200×85 has a proven track record of recognizing young players with tremendous potential and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed to reach the next level. From elite training programs like CCM 68 to competitive events such as CCM Chicago Brick, 200×85 ensures its participants gain invaluable experience and development opportunities.
Oliver Moore, CCM 68 Alumni, speaking to the athletes and their families at the 2024 CCM 68 Opening Night.
Last year, 14 200×85 alumni (56% of the roster) were named to Team USA for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship in Sweden, where they contributed to the team’s gold medal victory. This year’s roster continues that tradition, with 18 alumni proudly representing Team USA and carrying the lessons and experiences gained from 200×85 programs onto the international stage.
As these players take the ice in Ottawa, they exemplify 200×85’s commitment to fostering growth and creating pathways for success. Fans and aspiring athletes can look to them as shining examples of what’s possible with hard work and the right opportunities.
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Good luck to Team USA and our 200×85 alumni as they aim for gold in Ottawa!
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