The 4 Nations Face-Off begins in February, and it is time to get excited.
Four powerful rosters from Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland have been built to battle on the big stage as they each showcase the best players in their respective country.
Any team could take home the championship, as the talent throughout is the real deal. In this article, we will be taking a deep dive into team USA to show just how well-built and threatening they are.
We will check out their roster and staff, and provide the upcoming schedule for when the tournament begins on February 12.
Player | Position | Team |
Matt Boldy | F | Minneosta Wild |
Kyle Connor | F | Winnipeg Jets |
Jack Eichel | F | Vegas Golden Knights |
Brock Faber | D | Minnesota Wild |
Adam Fox | D | New York Rangers |
Jake Guentzel | F | Carolina Hurricanes |
Connor Hellebuyck | G | Winnipeg Jets |
Noah Hanifin | D | Vegas Golden Knights |
Jack Hughes | F | New Jersey Devils |
Quinn Hughes | D | Vancouver Canucks |
Chris Kreider | F | New York Rangers |
Dylan Larkin | F | Detroit Red Wings |
Auston Matthews | F | Toronto Maple Leafs |
Charlie McAvoy | D | Boston Bruins |
J.T. Miller | F | Vancouver Canucks |
Brock Nelson | F | New York Islanders |
Jake Oettinger | G | Dallas Stars |
Jacob Slavin | D | Carolina Hurricanes |
Jeremy Swayman | G | Boston Bruins |
Brady Tkachuk | F | Ottawa Senators |
Matthew Tkachuk | F | Florida Panthers |
Vincent Trochek | F | New York Rangers |
Zach Werenski | F | Columbus Blue Jackets |
There truly is a lot to like about this American team in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It is no secret that hockey in the USA is on the rise, and this roster speaks directly to that fact.
Forwards, defense, goaltending, this team has it all. Dynamic forwards Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel lead the way, with two brother duos in the Tkachuk and Hughes siblings helping round out the team.
In net, USA has three of the top goaltenders in the NHL, making them all the more impressive. Here is how they check out.
Coach | Role | NHL experience |
Mike Sullivan | Head Coach | 12 seasons |
John Hynes | Assistant Coach | 10 seasons |
John Tortarella | Assistant Coach | 23 seasons |
David Quinn | Assistant Coach | 5 seasons |
Bill Guerin | General Manager | 6 seasons |
Off the ice for USA are an impressive coaching staff that will also need to bring their A-game to lead this team to victory.
Behind the bench is a group of veteran and successful NHL coaches who are well known and well respected. With 50 combined seasons and three combined Stanley Cups between them, USA certainly has the staff to help translate to on-ice dominance.
The coaching staff decisions were led by general manager Bill Guerin, who is also a great addition to this team. The 48-year old is quickly becoming one of the best-known managers in the NHL, and is looking to find success in his sixth season as a GM in the league. These guys truly add to the overall prominence of USA.
Opponent | Date | Time | Location |
Finland | February 13, 2025 | 8 PM ET | Bell Centre, Montreal |
Canada | February 15, 2025 | 8 PM ET | Bell Centre, Montreal |
Sweden | February 17, 2025 | 8 PM ET | TD Garden, Boston |
Championship game* | February 20, 2025 | 8 PM ET | TD Garden, Boston |
*Subject to reaching the final