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After winning its first Olympic gold medal in over 40 years, Team USA hockey returns to the ice this month for the IIHF World Championships.
The squad arrives in Switzerland riding the momentum of their historic victory in Milan, looking to prove that their Olympic triumph was the beginning of a new era of American dominance rather than a singular moment of magic.
The roster features a compelling mix of the gold-medal core, including Matthew Tkachuk, and fresh reinforcements from the NHL ranks. While the Olympic victory was defined by gritty defensive play and timely goaltending, the World Championship stage offers a faster, more offensive-minded environment where the Americans’ elite young speed will be on full display.
Standing in their way is a gauntlet of traditional powers—including a vengeful Canada and a disciplined Swedish side—all looking to knock the reigning Olympic champions off their pedestal. For Team USA, the mission is simple but daunting: validate their “best in the world” status by capturing a gold medal double that hasn’t been achieved by the program in the modern era.
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA’s schedule and roster.
How to watch Team USA men’s hockey at World Championships
- TV channel: NHL Network
- Live stream: fubo
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Team USA men’s hockey schedule at 2026 World Championships
All of Team USA’s Group A games will be played at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Watch/Score |
| Friday, May 15 | vs. Switzerland | 2:20 p.m. | Switzerland 3, USA 1 |
| Sunday, May 17 | vs. Great Britain | 6:20 a.m. | USA 5, Great Britain 1 |
| Monday, May 18 | vs. Finland | 10:20 a.m. | Finland 6, USA 2 |
| Wednesday, May 20 | vs. Germany | 2:20 p.m. | USA 4, Germany 3 (SO) |
| Saturday, May 23 | vs. Latvia | 6:20 a.m. | Latvia 4, USA 2 |
| Monday, May 25 | vs. Hungary | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, fubo |
| Tuesday, May 26 | vs. Austria | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, fubo |
USA World Championships men’s hockey roster
FORWARDS (15)
| Player | Team |
| Matt Coronato | Calgary Flames |
| Paul Cotter | New Jersey Devils |
| James Hagens | Boston Bruins |
| Isaac Howard | Bakersfield Condors |
| Sam Lafferty | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Ryker Lee | Michigan State University |
| Ryan Leonard | Washington Capitals |
| Oliver Moore | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Danny Nelson | University of Notre Dame |
| Tommy Novak | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Mathieu Olivier | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Max Plante | University of Minnesota Duluth |
| Max Sasson | Vancouver Canucks |
| Alex Steeves | Boston Bruins |
| Matthew Tkachuk | Florida Panthers |
DEFENSEMEN (8)
| Player | Team |
| Will Borgen | New York Rangers |
| Declan Carlile | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Connor Clifton | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Justin Faulk | Detroit Red Wings |
| Wyatt Kaiser | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Ryan Lindgren | Seattle Kraken |
| Mason Lohrei | Boston Bruins |
| Ryan Ufko | Milwaukee Admirals |
GOALIES (3)
| Player | Team |
| Drew Commesso | Rockford IceHogs |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs |
USA World Championships men’s hockey coaching staff
| Position | Name |
| Head Coach | Don Granato |
| Assistant Coach | Kevin Dean |
| Assistant Coach | Brandon Naurato |
| Assistant Coach | Darby Hendrickson |
| Assistant Coach | Ty Hennes |
| Goaltending Coach | Thomas Speer |