Matteau Added to U.S. Men's National Team
Published on April 20, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Forward Stefan Matteau (Chicago, Ill./Albany Devils) has been added to the 2015 U.S. Men's National Team that will compete at the International Ice Hockey Federation Men's World Championship May 1-17 in Ostrava and Prague, Czech Republic.
Matteau previously represented the United States as a member of the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team that competed at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Malmo, Sweden. In five games, Matteau registered three goals and an assist. He was also a member of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program for two seasons (2010-12) where he collected 50 points (22-28) in 93 games.
A first-round draft pick by the New Jersey Devils in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Matteau spent the 2014-15 season with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League where he recorded 27 points (12-15) in 61 games.
Team USA's roster now has 11 forwards, seven defensemen, and one goaltender.
Team USA 2015 IIHF Men's World Championship Schedule
May 1-17
- Ostrava, Czech Republic
Date Opponent Venue Time (Local/EDT)
Tues., April 28 Austria (ex.) Eissportzentrum Kagran 8:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.
Fri., May 1 Finland CEZ Arena 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
Sat., May 2 Norway CEZ Arena 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m.
Mon., May 4 Russia CEZ Arena 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
Thurs., May 7 Belarus CEZ Arena 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
Fri., May 8 Denmark CEZ Arena 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m.
Sun., May 10 Slovenia CEZ Arena 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
Tues., May 12 Slovakia CEZ Arena 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
Thurs., May 14 Quarterfinals TBD TBD
Sat., May 16 Semifinals O2 Arena TBD
Sun., May 17 Medal Round Game O2 Arena TBD
*Eissportzentrum Kagran in Vienna, Austria; CEZ Arena in Ostrava, Czech Republic; O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.
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