Which Men’s Hockey Players Have Been Selected to Play for Team USA in the Beijing Olympics? When Do the Team USA’s Hockey Games Begin?
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the List of USA Men’s Hockey Players-Beijing Olympics. In fact, we will be showcasing the schedule for Team USA Men’s Hockey’s upcoming games in China. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
List of USA Men’s Hockey Players-Beijing Olympics
When Do the Team USA Men’s Hockey Games Begin?
The 2022 Winter Olympics will take place in Beijing, China from Friday, February 4 until Sunday, February 20. Beijing becomes just the 4th Asian city to host the Olympic Games since the late 1990’s: Tokyo, Japan (2020), Pyeongchang, South Korea (2018), and Nagano, Japan (1998). In fact, Beijing will be hosting the Olympics for the first time since the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now for men’s hockey, Team USA will be looking for their first Medal since winning silver in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. They have not won a gold medal since the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
Team USA was originally going to be represented by NHL players, but the league withdrew from the Beijing Olympics due to rising cases among teams. The squad will be guided by former New York Rangers/Boston University Head Coach David Quinn and will play games at the Beijing National Indoor Stadium. Team USA currently has three scheduled preliminary events for Beijing:
Team USA Men’s Hockey Schedule for 2022 Beijing Olympics
- Thursday, February 10: Team USA vs. Team China (8:10 A.M. EDT/5:10 A.M. PDT)
- Friday, February 11: Team USA vs. Team Canada (11:10 P.M. EDT/8:10 P.M. PDT)
- Sunday, February 13: Team USA vs. Team Germany (8:10 A.M. EDT/5:10 A.M. PDT)
- Tuesday, February 15: Qualifying Playoffs Begin
- Wednesday, February 16: Quarterfinals Begin
- Friday, February 18: Semifinals Begin
- Saturday, February 19: Gold Medal Game (11:10 P.M. EDT/8:10 P.M. PDT)
- Saturday, February 19: Bronze Medal Game (8:10 A.M. EDT/5:10 A.M. PDT)
Which Men’s Hockey Players Will Compete for Team USA in Beijing Olympics?
Now that you know when men’s hockey takes place in the upcoming Winter Olympics, we can discuss which Men’s Hockey players are set to join Team USA in China. For the list of Team USA Players for Olympic Men’s Hockey, please refer to the information below!
Forwards for Team USA
Brian O’Neill
- 2nd Winter Games (2018 Pyeongchang, 2022 Beijing)
- 1 Goal and 4 Assists in 5 Games in the 2018 Winter Games
- Played College Hockey for Yale University (Captain for 2011-2012)
- Did Not Get Drafted by an NHL Team
- Played for New Jersey Devils (2015-2016); 2 NHL Assists
- 69 Goals and 94 Assists with Yale University
- Currently Playing in Russia
Matty Beniers
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Michigan Wolverines
- 2nd Overall Pick (1st Round) by Seattle Kraken in 2021 NHL Draft
- 22 Goals and 28 Assists with Michigan Wolverines
- Alternate Captain for University of Michigan (2021-2022)
Marc McLaughlin
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Boston College Eagles
- Has Not Been Drafted by an NHL Team
- 33 Goals and 31 Assists with Boston College
- Captain for Boston College Eagles (2020-2022)
Nick Abruzzese
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Harvard University
- 124th Overall Pick (4th Overall) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019 NHL Draft
- 19 Goals and 46 Assists with Harvard University
- Captain for Harvard During the 2021-2022 Season
Noah Cates
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Minnesota-Duluth
- 137th Overall Pick (5th Round) by Philadelphia Flyers in 2017 NHL Draft
- 34 Goals and 55 Assists with Minnesota-Duluth
- Captain for Minnesota-Duluth (2020-2022)
Ben Meyers
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Has Not Been Drafted by an NHL Team
- 31 Goals and 46 Assists with Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Captain for University of Minnesota (2021-2022)
Brendan Brisson
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Michigan Wolverines
- 29th Overall Picks (1st Round) by Vegas Golden Knights in 2020 NHL Draft
- 24 Goals and 24 Assists with Wolverines
- Currently Playing for University of Michigan
Matthew Knies
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 57th Overall Pick (2nd Round) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2021 NHL Draft
- 7 Goals and 13 Assists with Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Did Not Sign with Toronto, So He Went to University of Minnesota
Sam Hentges
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for St. Cloud State (based in Minnesota)
- 210th Overall Pick (7th Round) by Minnesota Wild in 2018 NHL Draft
- 29 Goals and 41 Assists with St. Cloud State
- Did Not Sign with Wild, So He Went to St. Cloud State
Sean Farrell
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Harvard University
- 124th Overall Pick (4th Round) by Montreal Canadiens in 2020 NHL Draft
- 8 Goals and 11 Assists with Harvard University
- Did Not Sign with Montreal, So He Went to Harvard
Nathan Smith
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Minnesota State
- 91st Overall Pick (3rd Round) by Winnipeg Jets in 2018 NHL Draft
- 31 Goals and 54 Assists with Minnesota State
- Did Not Sign with Winnipeg, So He Went to Minnesota State University
Kenny Agostino
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Yale University
- 140th Overall Pick (5th Round) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2010 NHL Draft
- Played in the NHL for Flames, Blues, Bruins Canadiens, Devils & Maple Leafs
- 8 Goals and 22 Assists with 87 Games Played in the NHL
- Currently Playing in Russia
Andy Miele
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Miami-Ohio (Alternate Captain for 2010-2011)
- Did Not Get Drafted by the NHL
- Played for the Phoenix Coyotes (2011-2014); 2 NHL Assists
- 60 Goals and 100 Assists with Miami-Ohio
- Currently Playing in Russia
Nick Shore
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for University of Denver
- 82nd Overall Pick (3rd Round) by Los Angeles Kings in 2011 NHL Draft
- Played for Kings, Senators, Flames, Maple Leafs, and Jets
- 18 Goals and 40 Assists with 299 Games Played in the NHL
- Currently Playing in Russia
Defensemen for Team USA
Jake Sanderson
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for North Dakota
- 5th Overall Pick (1st Round) by Ottawa Senators in 2020 NHL Draft
- 8 Goals and 29 Assists with North Dakota
- Alternate Captain for North Dakota (2021-2022)
Aaron Ness
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Minnesota Golden Gophers (Alternate Captain for 2010-2011)
- 40th Overall Pick (2nd Round) by New York Islanders in 2008 NHL Draft
- Played for Islanders, Capitals, and Coyotes; 1 Goal and 6 Assists
- 6 Goals and 37 Assists with Minnesota
- Currently Playing for Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins)
Brian Cooper
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Nebraska-Omaha (Captain for 2015-2016)
- 127th Overall Pick (5th Overall) by Anaheim Ducks in 2012 NHL Draft
- Played in the American Hockey League from 2016 until 2019
- 12 Goals and 31 Assists with Nebraska-Omaha
- Currently Playing in Sweden
David Warsofsky
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Boston University (Alternate Captain for 2010-2011)
- 95th Overall Pick (4th Round) by St. Louis Blues in 2008 NHL Draft
- Played for Bruins, Penguins, Devils, and Avalanche
- 2 Goals and 9 Assists with 55 Games in the NHL
- Currently Playing in Germany
Brock Faber
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 45th Overall Pick (2nd Round) by Los Angeles Kings in 2020 NHL Draft
- 3 Goals and 20 Assists with Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Did Not Sign with L.A., So He Went to Minnesota
Nicklaus Perbix
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for St. Cloud State
- 169th Overall Pick (6th Overall) by Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017 NHL Draft
- 17 Goals and 53 Assists with St. Cloud State
- Did Not Sign with Tampa Bay, So He Went to St. Cloud State
Drew Helleson
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Boston College
- 47th Overall Pick (2nd Round) by Colorado Avalanche in 2019 NHL Draft
- 7 Goals and 28 Assists with Boston College Eagles
- Did Not Sign with Colorado, So He Went to Boston College
Steven Kampfer
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Michigan Wolverines
- 93rd Overall Pick (4th Round) by Anaheim Ducks in 2007 NHL Draft
- Played for Bruins (2 Stints), Wild, Panthers, and Rangers
- 15 Goals and 24 Assists with 231 Games in the NHL
- Currently Playing in Russia
Goaltenders for Team USA
Strauss Mann
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Michigan Wolverines
- 35-30-9 Record with 2.22 GAA and 0.921 Save % with Michigan
- Team Captain for Michigan During the 2020-2021 Season
- Currently Playing in Sweden
Pat Nagle
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Ferris State (Michigan)
- Has Been Playing in the American Hockey League (Highest Minors Level in NHL) Since 2011
- 16-18-2 Record with 2.68 GAA and 0.906 Save % in College Hockey
- Currently Playing for Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Flyers Affiliate)
Drew Commesso
- 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
- Played College Hockey for Boston University
- 46th Overall Pick (2nd Round) by Chicago Blackhawks in 2020 NHL Draft
- 14-10-4 Record with 2.83 GAA and 0.911 Save % with Boston University
- Did Not Sign with Blackhawks, So He Currently Plays with Boston University
Check Out the Other 2022 Beijing Olympics Roster for Men’s Hockey
Canada Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics
Russia Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics
Germany Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics
Sweden Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics
Finland Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics
Switzerland Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics
Slovakia Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games For Beijing Olympics
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