The United States Men’s National Team is ready for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland. Team USA will compete in Group A and face several strong international teams during the preliminary round in Zurich.
With NHL stars, talented young prospects, and experienced leaders, the Americans enter the tournament as one of the favorites to compete for the gold medal.
Team USA Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2026 IIHF World Championship |
| Group | Group A |
| Host Country | Switzerland |
| Venue | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Head Coach | Don Granato |
| Captain | Justin Faulk |
| Alternate Captains | Mathieu Olivier, Ryan Lindgren |
USA Schedule – 2026 IIHF World Championship
All times listed below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 15 | USA vs. Switzerland | 2:20 p.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Sunday, May 17 | Great Britain vs. USA | 6:20 a.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Monday, May 18 | Finland vs. USA | 10:20 a.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Wednesday, May 20 | USA vs. Germany | 2:20 p.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Saturday, May 23 | Latvia vs. USA | 6:20 a.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Monday, May 25 | USA vs. Hungary | 10:20 a.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
| Tuesday, May 26 | USA vs. Austria | 10:20 a.m. | Swiss Life Arena, Zurich |
USA Goaltenders
Team USA has a strong goaltending group with NHL and AHL experience.
| No. | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames |
| 33 | Drew Commesso | Rockford IceHogs |
| 60 | Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs |
USA Defensemen
The American blue line features a mix of physical defenders and puck-moving talent.
| No. | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ryan Ufko | Milwaukee Admirals |
| 16 | Mason Lohrei | Boston Bruins |
| 17 | Will Borgen | New York Rangers |
| 44 | Wyatt Kaiser | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 55 | Ryan Lindgren | Seattle Kraken |
| 67 | Declan Carlile | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 72 | Justin Faulk (C) | Detroit Red Wings |
| 75 | Connor Clifton | Pittsburgh Penguins |
USA Forwards
The forward unit includes experienced NHL stars and exciting young prospects.
| No. | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ryan Leonard | Washington Capitals |
| 10 | James Hagens | Boston Bruins |
| 11 | Oliver Moore | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 15 | Tommy Novak | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 18 | Sam Lafferty | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 19 | Matthew Tkachuk | Florida Panthers |
| 21 | Alex Steeves | Boston Bruins |
| 22 | Isaac Howard | Bakersfield Condors |
| 24 | Mathieu Olivier (A) | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 26 | Max Plante | Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |
| 27 | Matt Coronato | Calgary Flames |
| 47 | Paul Cotter | New Jersey Devils |
| 63 | Max Sasson | Vancouver Canucks |
| 82 | Danny Nelson | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| 86 | Ryker Lee | Michigan State Spartans |
Key Players to Watch
Matthew Tkachuk
The Florida Panthers star brings leadership, scoring ability, and physical play to Team USA.
Ryan Leonard
One of the top young American forwards, Leonard is expected to play a major offensive role.
Joseph Woll
The Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender could become a key player in important tournament games.
Team USA Gold Medal Hopes
The United States enters the 2026 IIHF World Championship with one of the tournament’s deepest rosters. The combination of experienced NHL players and talented young stars gives Team USA a strong opportunity to compete for a medal in Zurich.
Fans will be watching closely as the Americans begin their campaign against host nation Switzerland on May 15.