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United States men's national under-16 ice hockey team

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United States
Nickname(s)Team USA
AssociationUSA Hockey
Head coachJoe Bonnett
AssistantsJason Guerriero
Matt Gilroy
Dave Caruso
CaptainJimmy Snuggerud
Most games28 Players (6)
Top scorerJacob Pivonka (5)
Most pointsJake Wise (10)
Team colors     
IIHF codeUSA
First international
 United States 7–2  Australia
(Innsbruck, Austria; January 13, 2012)
Biggest win
 United States 8–0  Norway
(Lillehammer, Norway; February 14, 2016)
Biggest defeat
 Russia 7–1  United States
(Innsbruck, Austria; January 18, 2012)
Youth Olympics
Appearances4 (first in 2012)
Best result Gold: (2016, 2024)
Medal record
Youth Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Lillehammer Team
Gold medal – first place 2024 Gangneung Team
Silver medal – second place 2020 Lausanne Team

The United States men's national under-16 ice hockey team represents the United States at the Youth Olympic Games.

History

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The team won gold medals in 2016 and 2024.[1] Several National Hockey League (NHL) prospects, such as Jack Eichel and Nick Schmaltz, have played on this team.

Youth Olympic Games record

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Wins Gold Medal in Youth Olympic Games". teamusa.usahockey.com. January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Youth Olympic Games". teamusa.usahockey.com.