May 11, 2025 - 97 Games Today

2016-17 U.S. Men's National Under-17 Team Announced

April 8, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
U.S. National Team News Release

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Twelve forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders were recently selected to join USA Hockey's National Team Development Program for the 2016-17 season it was announced today. The players, all from the 2000 birth year, will compete as members of the U.S. National Under-17 Team.

Player Position Hometown 2015-16 Team

Jack DeBoer Forward Madison, N.J. Salisbury Prep (N.Y.)

Ty Emberson Defense Eau Claire, Wis. Eau Claire (Wis.) High School

Joel Farabee Forward Cicero, N.Y. Selects Academy 16U

Patrick Giles Forward Chevy Chase, Md. Baltimore Skipjacks 16U

Jake Goldowski Forward Thornhurst, Pa. Wilkes-Barre Scranton 16U

Jonathan Gruden Forward Rochester, Mich. Detroit Honeybaked 16U

Trevor Janicke Forward Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove (Minn.) H.S.

Blade Jenkins Forward Jackson, Mich. Detroit Compuware 16U

Keegan Karki Goalie Sartell, Minn. St. Cloud Cathedral H.S.

DJ King Defense Scottsdale, Ariz. Mississauga Rebels mm

Will MacKinnon Defense Plymouth, Mich. Detroit Honeybaked 16U

Erik Middendorf Forward Scottsdale, Ariz. Phoenix Coyotes 16U

K'Andre Miller Defense Hopkins, Minn. Minnetonka (Minn.) H.S.

Jake Pivonka Forward Woodridge, Ill. Chicago Mission 16U

Adam Samuelsson Defense Rye, N.Y. Connecticut Jr. Rangers 16U

Mattias Samuelsson Defense Voorhees, N.J. Northwood Prep (N.Y.)

Spencer Stastney Defense Mequon, Wis. Chicago Mission 16U

Ryan Ullan Goalie Hibbing, Minn. Hibbing/Chisholm H.S.

Oliver Wahlstrom Forward Quincy, Mass. Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep

Tyler Weiss Forward Raleigh, N.C. Don Mills Flyers mm

Bode Wilde Defense Birmingham, Mich. Chicago Mission 16U

Jake Wise Forward North Andover, Mass. Central Catholic High School

Check out the U.S. National Team Statistics

United States Hockey League Stories from April 8, 2016

Steel Roll To 5-1 Win Over Muskegon - Chicago Steel
U.S. Men's National U18 Team Downs Finland, 6-1, in Pre-Tournament Contest - U.S. National Team
Kavanagh Provides Dagger Goal in Crucial Home Win - Dubuque Fighting Saints
Thunder Earn Point, Fall in Overtime - Bloomington Thunder
Stampede Clinch Playoff Berth in Front over 10,000 Fans - Sioux Falls Stampede
Lumberjacks Fall to Steel 5-1 - Muskegon Lumberjacks
Goransson Sets Defenseman Assists Record in 5-4 Loss to Omaha - Tri-City Storm
Gamblers Fall in Lincoln - Green Bay Gamblers
Colton Gives RoughRiders the Cup - Waterloo Black Hawks
Lancers Hold off Storm, 5-4, in Front of 3,732 - Omaha Lancers
Payusov's Pretty Play Closes Home Slate with a Bang - Madison Capitols
Stars Top Gamblers, 4-1 - Lincoln Stars
Phantoms Cruise Past USA for Sixth Straight Victory - Youngstown Phantoms
Stampede Set USHL Single Season Attendance Record for Second Straight Year - Sioux Falls Stampede
Steel to Donate to Geneva Academic Foundation Scholarship Fund - Chicago Steel
Kane County Cougars Fans Offered Free Tickets to Steel Game Friday - Chicago Steel
Thunder Cap off Road Games in Madison - Bloomington Thunder
2016-17 U.S. Men's National Under-17 Team Announced - U.S. National Team
Stars to Close Regular Season against Gamblers - Lincoln Stars
Caps Celebrate Fans in Home Ice Finale Friday - Madison Capitols

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent U.S. National Team Stories