Meet the Team: Team USA’s World Junior Hockey Championship Roster

After a heartbreaking championship loss to the Finns in the 2019 WJC, the United States are looking for a better result this year in the Czech Republic. Boasting a deep roster with exceptional goaltending, the US is poised to go all the way this tournament, even in a difficult division that includes Russia and Canada.

This is the second installment of EliteProspect Rinkside’s series for the 2020 World Juniors Tournament, “Meet the Team”. Without further ado, let’s dive in.

Forwards:

John Beecher, C/LW, University of Michigan

Boston Bruins, 2019 NHL Draft, 1st-Round, 30th Overall

John Beecher, a University of Michigan rookie, possesses high-end skill and is unafraid to use his massive 6-foot-3 frame to his advantage, both with and without the puck. Mostly, though, Beecher earned acclaim in