Along with the U.S., the four-team Deutschland Cup includes teams from Slovakia, Russia and host Germany.

''Of the 29 players named to the team, 27 are currently participating in professional leagues in the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland'' - was said in USA Hockey press release.

“We’re excited about our roster for the Deutschland Cup,” said Jim Johannson, assistant executive director for hockey operations at USA Hockey and also the general manager of the 2017 U.S. Men’s National Select Team and 2018 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. “It should be an excellent tournament and will also be a good chance to help us in our Olympic preparation.”

The tournament will be played Nov. 10-12 in Augsburg, Germany.

Goalies: Ryan Zapolski, Brandon Maxwell, David Leggio.

Defensemen: Mike Lundin, Dylan Reese, Mark Stuart, Matt Donovan, Jonathan Blum, Matt Gilroy, Noah Welch, Ryan Gunderson, Tom Gilbert, Bobby Sanguinetti, Chad Billins.

Forwards: Ryan Stoa, Mark Arcobello, Chad Kolarik, Andy Miele, Brian O'Neill, Brian Gionta, Jim Slater, Dan Sexton, Broc Little, Sean Backman, Drew Shore, Ryan Malone, Ryan Lasch, Robbie Earl, Garrett Roe.

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