A look at the competition: USA
USA Mens Roster
Similar to what Team Canada did in choosing their roster, Team USA has decided to pass over some of its regulars in favor of younger players to lead the team through the future. Gone are the likes of Mike Modano, Keith Tkachuk, Bill Guerin, Scott Gomez, and Doug Weight. In are guys like Ryan Malone, Bobby Ryan, and Jack Johnson. This years edition of Team USA only has 3 players with Olympic experience in Brian Rafalski, Chris Drury, and Jamie Langenbrunner. The biggest upgrade to the American roster in 2010 is in between the pipes. In previous years teams were used to getting a few soft goals against the likes of Robert Esche. This year with Ryan Miller more than likely being the starter the Americans can depend on solid goaltending throughout the tournament.
The 23 man USA Mens Roster includes:
Forwards
| Name | Current Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Parise | New Jersey Devils | |
| Chris Drury | New York Rangers | |
| Dustin Brown | Los Angeles Kings | |
| Jamie Langenbrunner | New Jersey Devils | |
| Paul Stastny | Colorado Avalanche | |
| David Backes | St. Louis Blues | |
| Patrick Kane | Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Phil Kessell | Toronto Mapleleafs | |
| Ryan Kesler | Vancouver Canucks | |
| Bobby Ryan | Anaheim Ducks | |
| Joe Pavelski | San Jose Sharks | |
| Ryan Malone | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Ryan Callahan | New York Rangers |
Defense
| Name | Current Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rafalski | Detroit Redwings | |
| Ryan Suter | Nashville Predators | |
| Paul Martin | New Jersey Devils | |
| Mike Komisarek | Toronto Mapleleafs | |
| Erik Johnson | St. Louis Blues | |
| Brooks Orpik | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Jack Johnson | Los Angeles Kings |
Goalies
| Name | Current Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Thomas | Boston Bruins | |
| Ryan Miller | Buffalo Sabres | |
| Jonathan Quick | Los Angeles Kings |
For all of your USA Apparel needs, head on over to IceJerseys.com where you can find Team USA jerseys, hats, and shirts.
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