Event Starts July 26 in Windsor, Ontario; Canada, Finland, Sweden Participating
Wyatt Cullen (USA Hockey)COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey has invited 47 players — including five goaltenders, 16 defensemen and 26 forwards — to participate in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, set for July 26-Aug. 1 at WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario.
The World Junior Summer Showcase, which will include teams from Canada, Finland and Sweden, serves as an evaluation for athletes seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held Dec. 26, 2026, through Jan. 5, 2027, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
Mikey Berchild (USA Hockey)The week-long World Junior Summer Showcase will include 10 international games. The 47 U.S. players will first be split into two teams: Team Blue and Team White, with each team playing games on July 26 and 27. Beginning on July 29 against Sweden, a consolidated Team USA roster will play the remaining three contests of the event. For the full U.S. game schedule, click here.
The group includes seven first-round NHL Draft selections, including top 10 picks Chase Reid(Chesterfield, Mich./2026, Seattle Kraken, 7th overall) and Wyatt Cullen (Moorhead, Minn./2026, Nashville Predators, 10th overall). In total, 41of the 47 invited players have been drafted by NHL teams.
Three members of the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team are expected to attend the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase: forward Will Horcoff (Birmingham, Mich.), goaltender Brady Knowling (Chicago, Ill.) and defenseman Reid.
NOTES: Players representing 17 different states have been invited to the World Junior Summer Showcase. Minnesota leads the way with 13 players, followed by Michigan (6), New York (5), Illinois (4), California (3), Pennsylvania (3), Massachusetts (2), Texas (2), Arizona (1), Colorado (1), Maine (1), Maryland (1), New Hampshire (1), North Carolina (1), South Dakota (1), Utah (1), and Wisconsin (1) … A total of 20 different NHL teams are represented among the invited players … John Vanbiesbrouck (Detroit, Mich./USA Hockey) is the general manager of the U.S. National Junior Team for the ninth-straight year while Adam Nightingale (Cheboygan, Mich./Michigan State University) is serving as head coach … The U.S. has won two gold medals in the last three World Juniors and has medaled in eight of the last 11 IIHF World Junior Championships.
Full Roster:
FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | POS | HT (CM) | WT (KG) | BIRTHDATE | S/C | HOMETOWN | MOST RECENT TEAM (LEAGUE) | NHL RIGHTS (NHL DRAFT) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter | Amico | D | 6-5 (196) | 225 (102) | 3/15/07 | R | Westbrook, Maine | Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) | PHI (2025, 2nd rd., 38th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Asher | Barnett | D | 6-1 (185) | 197 (89) | 5/16/07 | L | Wilmette, Ill. | University of Michigan (Big Ten) | EDM (2025, 5th rd., 131st ovrl) | ||||||||
| Sean | Barnhill | D | 6-6 (198) | 215 (98) | 1/8/07 | R | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Michigan State University (Big Ten) | NYR (2025, 3rd rd., 70th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Mikey | Berchild | F | 5-10 (178) | 180 (82) | 2/16/08 | L | Excelsior, Minn. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | CAR (2026, 4th rd., 105th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Tommy | Bleyl | D | 6-0 (183) | 160 (73) | 12/1/07 | R | Glenville, N.Y. | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) | NSH (2026, 1st rd., 31st ovrl) | ||||||||
| Harrison | Boettiger | G | 6-2 (188) | 181 (82) | 12/11/07 | L | Wheat Ridge, Colo. | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) | 2027 NHL Draft Eligible | ||||||||
| Nick | Bogas | D | 6-0 (183) | 179 (81) | 7/23/08 | L | Royal Oak, Mich. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | STL (2026, 5th rd., 139th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Henry | Brzustewicz | D | 6-2 (188) | 203 (92) | 2/9/07 | R | Washington, Mich. | Ontario Reign (AHL)/London Knights (OHL) | LAK (2025, 1st rd., 31st ovrl) | ||||||||
| Ryan | Cameron | G | 6-1 (185) | 175 (79) | 8/21/07 | L | Berwyn, Pa. | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) | EDM (2026, 7th rd., 212th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Wyatt | Cullen | F | 6-1 (185) | 172 (78) | 9/8/08 | L | Moorhead, Minn. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | NSH (2026, 1st rd., 10th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Ryder | Fetterolf | G | 6-0 (183) | 186 (84) | 1/5/08 | L | Sewickley, Pa. | Ottawa 67’s (OHL) | CAR (2026, 4th rd., 125th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Blake | Fiddler | D | 6-5 (196) | 210 (95) | 7/9/07 | R | Frisco, Texas | Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) | SEA (2025, 2nd rd., 36th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Richard | Gallant | F | 5-8 (173) | 173 (78) | 6/12/07 | L | Concord, Mass. | Harvard University (ECAC Hockey) | SJS (2025, 7th rd., 210th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Jamie | Glance | F | 5-10 (178) | 181 (82) | 9/23/08 | R | Stratham, N.H. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | 2027 NHL Draft Eligible | ||||||||
| Shaeffer | Gordon-Carroll | F | 6-0 (183) | 189 (86) | 11/26/08 | R | Salt Lake City, Utah | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | 2027 NHL Draft Eligible | ||||||||
| Jack | Hextall | F | 6-0 (183) | 188 (85) | 3/23/08 | R | Rolling Meadows, Ill. | Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) | CGY (2026, 1st rd., 30th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Will | Horcoff + | F | 6-5 (196) | 201 (91) | 1/23/07 | L | Birmingham, Mich. | University of Michigan (Big Ten) | PIT (2025, 1st rd., 24th ovrl) | ||||||||
| JP | Hurlbert | F | 6-0 (183) | 182 (83) | 4/11/08 | R | Allen, Texas | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) | DET (2026, 1st rd., 23rd ovrl) | ||||||||
| Brady | Knowling + | G | 6-5 (196) | 203 (92) | 3/9/08 | L | Chicago, Ill. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | SJS (2026, 4th rd., 127th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Jacob | Kvasnicka | F | 5-11 (180) | 170 (77) | 8/10/07 | R | Burnsville, Minn. | Penticton Vees (WHL) | NYI (2025, 7th rd., 202nd ovrl) | ||||||||
| Cole | McKinney | F | 6-1 (185) | 198 (90) | 3/16/07 | R | Lake Forest, Ill. | University of Michigan (Big Ten) | SJS (2025, 2nd rd., 53rd ovrl) | ||||||||
| Mason | Moe | F | 6-2 (188) | 187 (85) | 3/26/07 | L | Eden Prairie, Minn. | University of Minnesota (Big Ten) | NJD (2025, 3rd rd., 90th ovrl) | ||||||||
| LJ | Mooney | F | 5-8 (173) | 175 (79) | 3/8/07 | R | West Mifflin, Pa. | University of Minnesota (Big Ten) | MTL (2025, 4th rd., 113th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Will | Moore | F | 6-3 (191) | 186 (84) | 3/24/07 | L | Ithaca, N.Y. | Boston College (HEA) | BOS (2025, 2nd rd., 51st ovrl) | ||||||||
| Jack | Murtagh | F | 6-1 (185) | 198 (90) | 8/22/07 | L | East Greenbush, N.Y. | Boston University (HEA) | PHI (2025, 2nd rd., 40th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Casey | Mutryn | F | 6-3 (191) | 200 (91) | 7/5/08 | R | Norwell, Mass. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | SEA (2026, 2nd rd., 38th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Teddy | Mutryn | F | 6-1 (185) | 210 (95) | 2/16/07 | R | Norwell, Mass. | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) | SJS (2025, 3rd rd., 95th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Sammy | Nelson | F | 6-3 (191) | 192 (87) | 9/19/08 | R | Maple Grove, Minn. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | 2027 NHL Draft Eligible | ||||||||
| Landon | Nycz | D | 6-2 (188) | 201 (91) | 10/4/07 | L | Detroit, Mich. | University of Massachusetts (HEA) | STL (2026, 4th rd., 107th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Mace’o | Phillips | D | 6-6 (198) | 234 (106) | 2/25/07 | L | Wayzata, Minn. | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) | CGY (2025, 3rd rd., 80th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Victor | Plante | F | 5-10 (178) | 165 (75) | 3/10/08 | L | Hermantown, Minn. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | DET (2026, 2nd rd., 47th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Cullen | Potter | F | 5-10 (178) | 178 (81) | 1/10/07 | L | Minneapolis, Minn. | Michigan State University (Big Ten) | CGY (2025, 1st rd., 32nd ovrl) | ||||||||
| Chase | Reid + | D | 6-2 (188) | 187 (85) | 12/30/07 | R | Chesterfield, Mich. | Soo Greyhounds (OHL) | SEA (2026, 1st rd., 7th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Brooks | Rogowski | F | 6-7 (201) | 236 (107) | 6/24/08 | R | Brighton, Mich. | Oshawa Generals (OHL) | VAN (2026, 2nd rd., 33rd ovrl) | ||||||||
| Jacob | Rombach | D | 6-6 (198) | 215 (98) | 4/1/07 | L | Blaine, Minn. | University of Minnesota (Big Ten) | NSH (2025, 2nd rd., 35th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Timofei | Runtso | D | 6-2 (188) | 185 (84) | 7/6/07 | R | Marina del Rey, Calif. | Victoria Royals (WHL) | MTL (2026, 2nd rd., 57th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Carter | Sanderson | F | 6-2 (188) | 196 (89) | 9/12/07 | L | Pierre, S.D. | Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) | PIT (2025, 6th rd., 169th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Luke | Schairer | D | 6-3 (191) | 200 (91) | 1/30/08 | R | Charlotte, N.C. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | STL (2026, 3rd rd., 75th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Drew | Schock | D | 6-0 (183) | 179 (81) | 2/7/07 | L | Green Bay, Wis. | University of Michigan (Big Ten) | ANA (2025, 4th rd., 101st ovrl) | ||||||||
| Cooper | Simpson | F | 6-1 (185) | 183 (83) | 2/5/07 | L | Shakopee, Minn. | Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) | BOS (2025, 3rd rd., 79th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Brent | Solomon | F | 6-0 (183) | 184 (83) | 1/2/07 | R | Champlin, Minn. | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | DET (2025, 4th rd., 109th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Logan | Stuart | F | 5-11 (180) | 173 (78) | 4/23/08 | L | Manhattan Beach, Calif. | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) | WSH (2026, 7th rd., 208th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Charlie | Trethewey | D | 6-2 (188) | 194 (88) | 8/2/07 | R | Woodbine, Md. | Boston University (HEA) | PIT (2025, 3rd rd., 73rd ovrl) | ||||||||
| Odin | Vauhkonen | D | 6-1 (185) | 189 (86) | 9/16/08 | L | Costa Mesa, Calif. | Victoria Royals (WHL) | 2027 NHL Draft Eligible | ||||||||
| Xavier | Wendt | G | 6-1 (185) | 179 (81) | 1/24/08 | L | Plymouth, Minn. | Tri-City Americans (WHL) | 2027 NHL Draft Eligible | ||||||||
| Mason | West | F | 6-6 (198) | 218 (99) | 8/3/07 | R | Edina, Minn. | Fargo Force (USHL) | CHI (2025, 1st rd., 29th ovrl) | ||||||||
| Ethan | Wyttenbach | F | 5-11 (180) | 185 (84) | 2/10/07 | R | Roslyn, N.Y. | Quinnipiac University (ECAC Hockey) | CG |
