Overview
- USA Hockey unveiled a 25-player preliminary roster Thursday for the May 15–31 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.
- Matthew Tkachuk committed to play, giving him a chance to become the first American in the Triple Gold Club, which requires Stanley Cup, Olympic and world titles.
- The squad lists three goalies, eight defensemen and 14 forwards, with only Mason Lohrei and Isaac Howard back from last year’s gold-medal team.
- Team USA began training in Mannheim and will face Germany in a tune-up on Sunday, then open Group A against host Switzerland on May 15 in Zurich.
- Rosters can change as NHL teams are eliminated, and Canada announced a veteran-leaning 23-man group Friday with room to add two more players.