Three OHL Players Invited to U.S. National Junior Team Selection Camp
USA Hockey has announced a preliminary roster of 28 players for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team, featuring nine returnees from last year’s squad that captured a second consecutive gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Tournament rules allow each team to register up to 25 players – three goaltenders and 22 skaters – though only two goalies and 20 skaters may dress for any given game.
This year, Team USA will chase an unprecedented third straight championship, a feat not achieved since Canada’s run of five consecutive titles from 2005-09. The Americans will also enjoy home-ice advantage, with the tournament taking place in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, from Dec. 26, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026.
Training camp opens Dec. 15 at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minnesota. The team will also play two exhibition games there: Dec. 21 against Germany and Dec. 23 versus Finland, before the final roster is set to be unveiled on Dec. 24.
Three Ontario Hockey League players have earned invitations to camp:
| Player | Poistion | Current Team | NHL Draft |
| AJ Spellacy | Forward (RW) | Windsor Spitfires | Chicago Blackhawks (3rd Rd, 2024) |
| Henry Brzustewicz | Defenceman (Left shot) | London Knights | L.A Kings (1st Rd, 2025) |
| Chase Reid | Defenceman (Right Shot) | Soo Greyhounds | 2026 Eligible |
“We’re excited about the group of players we’ve named,” said John Vanbiesbrouck, general manager of the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team and also the assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. “It’s always difficult to narrow it down, but we’re set for what we know will be a very competitive camp that will help us get to our final roster.”
Team USA has medaled in eight of the last ten World Junior Championships, including back-to-back gold in 2024 and 2025.
For more details on USA Hockey and the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, visit teamusa.usahockey.com and/or iihf.com.
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