2 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, will be one of six returning players for the United States at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship.
The center, a sophomore at the University of Michigan, was named to the final 25-player roster at USA Hockey’s selection camp at USA Hockey Arena on Tuesday.
Beniers scored three points in seven games to help the United States win the 2021 WJC with a 2-0 victory against Canada in the championship game.
“I think it’s a completely different team,” Beniers said.
“We have had a long process evaluating this team dating back to the summer showcase and scouting these players throughout their seasons,” U.S.
Quinn Hughes, a defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, played for the team that finished third in 2018 and second in 2019.
At the end of the day you’re representing the United States of America and that’s the most important thing.
Forward Logan Cooley is one of four players to make the team who are eligible for the 2022 NHL Draft.
“I’ve been telling not to worry too much about the tournament, just play his game,” Beniers said.
The team will travel to Edmonton on Wednesday, then quarantine for 48 hours before continuing training.
The United States is scheduled to play preliminary-round games at Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer in Group B with Russia, Sweden, Slovakia and Switzerland.
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