What league does USA U18 play in?

USA U18 play in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Who is the head coach of USA U18?

The head coach of USA U18 is Cory Laylin.

Who is the captain of USA U18?

The captain of USA U18 is John Farinacci.

USA U18

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2018-2019 Season

USA U18 were 2-1-0 in the 2018-19 Hlinka Gretzky Cup season with 6 points, 2nd in the B and 3rd overall.

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2018-2019 USA U18 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
		Derek Mullahy (G)	25	2001	Scituate, MA, USA	6'1"	190	L	USHS-Prep
		Dustin Wolf (G)	25	2001	Gilroy, CA, USA	6'0"	165	L	WHL
DEFENSEMEN
		Dylan Davies (D/F)	25	2001	Traverse City, MI, USA	6'3"	194	L	NAHL
		Michael Feenstra (D)	25	2001	Grand Haven, MI, USA	6'3"	194	L	USHL
		Mike Koster (D)	25	2001	Chaska, MN, USA	5'10"	190	L	USHS-MN
	#7	Jackson LaCombe (D)	25	2001	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'2"	207	L	USHS-Prep
		Mitchell Miller (D)	24	2001	Sylvania, OH, USA	5'11"	183	R	USHL
		Luke Reid (D)	24	2001	Warman, SK, CAN	6'0"	192	R	USHL
		Cade Webber (D)	25	2001	Meadville, PA, USA	6'6"	220	L	USHS-Prep
FORWARDS
	#8	Sam Colangelo (RW/C)	24	2001	Stoneham, MA, USA	6'2"	212	R	USHS-Prep
		John Farinacci (C/RW)"C"	25	2001	Red Bank, NJ, USA	5'11"	185	R	USHS-Prep
		Josh Groll (C/LW)	25	2001	San Diego, CA, USA	5'11"	174	L	USHL
		Aaron Huglen (W/C)	25	2001	Roseau, MN, USA	6'0"	181	R	USHL
		Jackson Jutting (C/LW)	25	2001	Savage, MN, USA	5'10"	196	L	NAHL
		Arthur Kaliyev (RW/LW)	25	2001	Tashkent, UZB	6'2"	209	L	OHL
		Michael Mancinelli (C)	25	2001	Northville, MI, USA	5'9"	181	R	USHL
		Robert Mastrosimone (LW/C)	25	2001	Bay Shore, NY, USA	5'10"	170	L	USHL
		Josh Nodler (C/RW)	25	2001	Oak Park, MI, USA	5'10"	194	R	USHL
		Tyler Paquette (RW/C)	25	2001	Collegeville, PA, USA	6'3"	201	R	USHL
		Nick Robertson (LW/RW)	25	2001	Arcadia, CA, USA	5'9"	181	L	OHL
		Grant Silianoff (RW/LW)	25	2001	Edina, MN, USA	5'11"	179	L	USHL
		Luke Toporowski (LW/RW)	25	2001	Bettendorf, IA, USA	5'11"	181	L	WHL

Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 13Av Age: 17.86 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2018-2019 USA U18 Staff

Head CoachCory Laylin
Asst. CoachShane Connelly
Asst. CoachPat Ferschweiler
Team ManagerMark Kumpel
Athletic TrainerKevin Krueger
Equipment ManagerNathaniel LaPoint
Video CoachPat Boller

Team Staff History

2018-2019 USA U18 Captains

"C"

John Farinacci

Team Captaincy History

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Experience

USA U18: 105 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

USA U18 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
08/08/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Canada U18	USA U18	8 - 1	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/07/2026 06:00 PM UTC	USA U18	Slovakia U18	5 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/06/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Germany U18	USA U18	1 - 8	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/05/2026 01:00 AM UTC	USA U18	Finland U18	4 - 1	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/03/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Czechia U18	USA U18	4 - 6	Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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USA U18 Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	18	6	9	3	1	Final loss
2025-2026	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	17	9	6	2	2	Champion
2024-2025	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	16	6	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2023-2024	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	16	9	0	0	2	Bronze game win
2022-2023	Hlinka Gretzky	3	1	2	-	0	0	10	8	3	1	3	Placement game win
2021-2022	Hlinka Gretzky	3	1	2	-	0	0	15	10	3	1	3	Placement game win
2020-2021	Hlinka Gretzky	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	1	-	1	1	10	14	3	1	3	Placement game loss
2018-2019	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	15	10	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2017-2018	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	6	14	3	1	3	Placement game win
2016-2017	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	1	0	12	8	8	2.67	1	Final loss
2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	10	13	3	1	3	Placement game win
2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	1	-	0	0	18	12	6	2	2	Bronze game win
2013-2014	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	0	1	11	7	7	2.33	1	Final loss
2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	2	-	0	1	9	15	1	0.33	4	Placement game win
2011-2012	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	1	-	2	0	13	15	4	1.33	3	Placement game win
2010-2011	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	0	1	13	10	7	2.33	1	Final loss
2009-2010	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	1	-	0	0	13	12	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2008-2009	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	8	15	0	0	4	Placement game win
2007-2008	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	11	13	3	1	3	Placement game win
2006-2007	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	1	0	11	7	8	2.67	1	Final loss
2005-2006	U18 JWC	3	1	1	1	-	-	11	11	4	1.33	3	Placement game win
2004-2005	U18 JWC	3	2	1	0	-	-	7	7	4	1.33	2	Bronze game loss
2003-2004	U18 JWC	3	2	0	-	1	0	13	5	5	1.67	1	Champion
2002-2003	U18 JWC	3	1	2	0	-	-	9	20	2	0.67	3	Placement game win
2000-2001	Nations Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	12	3	4	1.33	2	-
1999-2000	Nations Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	9	6	4	1.33	2	-
1997-1998	Viking Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	-
1996-1997	Pacific Cup	3	3	0	0	-	-	19	8	6	2	1	Final loss
1995-1996	Pacific Cup	3	0	2	1	-	-	6	13	1	0.33	3	Bronze game win

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Justin Bailey (F)	2026-2027	Barys Astana	KHL	6	6	4	10	4
2.	Ryan Smith (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	2	0	5	5	0
3.	Blake McLaughlin (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	2	3	1	4	2
4.	Mitchell Miller (D)	2026-2027	Ak Bars Kazan	KHL	6	2	2	4	2
5.	Levi Harper (D)	2026-2027	Saginaw Spirit	OHL	2	0	4	4	4
6.	Denis Yan (F)	2026-2027	Severstal Cherepovets	KHL	7	3	0	3	0
7.	Robby Jackson (F)	2026-2027	HK Nitra	Extraliga	3	2	1	3	0
8.	Luke Toporowski (F)	2026-2027	Augsburger Panther	DEL	2	1	2	3	2
9.	Luke Johnson (F)	2026-2027	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL	5	1	2	3	5
10.	Bobby Nardella (D)	2026-2027	Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod	KHL	6	1	2	3	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	183 lbs	16.67
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	17.83
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	185 lbs	17.87
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.96
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	17.96

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tommy Novak (F)	5	5	6	11
2.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	5	5	5	10
3.	Trevor Connelly (F)	5	5	5	10
4.	Gavin Burcar (F)	5	5	4	9
5.	Blake Zielinski (F)	5	4	5	9

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brock Boeser (F)	5	6	2	8
2.	Tommy Novak (F)	5	5	6	11
3.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	5	5	5	10
4.	Trevor Connelly (F)	5	5	5	10
5.	Gavin Burcar (F)	5	5	4	9

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tommy Novak (F)	5	5	6	11
2.	Michael Pastujov (F)	5	3	6	9
3.	Josh Nodler (F)	5	1	6	7
4.	Tony DeAngelo (D)	4	0	6	6
5.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	5	5	5	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Zach Wilkie (D)	5	0	3	31
2.	Tim Gettinger (F)	4	2	4	30
3.	Trevor Moore (F)	4	1	1	29
4.	Ryan Mantha (D)	5	0	1	27
5.	Carson Bantle (F)	4	0	0	27

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tommy Novak (F)	5	5	6	11
2.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	5	5	5	10
3.	Trevor Connelly (F)	5	5	5	10
4.	Gavin Burcar (F)	5	5	4	9
5.	Blake Zielinski (F)	5	4	5	9

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tommy Novak (F)	5	5	11	2.20
2.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	5	5	10	2.00
3.	Trevor Connelly (F)	5	5	10	2.00
4.	Gavin Burcar (F)	5	5	9	1.80
5.	Blake Zielinski (F)	5	4	9	1.80

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Tommy Novak (F)	2014-2015	5	5	11
2.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	2016-2017	5	5	10
3.	Trevor Connelly (F)	2023-2024	5	5	10
4.	Gavin Burcar (F)	2026-2027	5	5	9
5.	Blake Zielinski (F)	2025-2026	5	4	9

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Brock Boeser (F)	2014-2015	5	6	8
2.	Tommy Novak (F)	2014-2015	5	5	11
3.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	2016-2017	5	5	10
4.	Trevor Connelly (F)	2023-2024	5	5	10
5.	Gavin Burcar (F)	2026-2027	5	5	9

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Tommy Novak (F)	2014-2015	5	6	11
2.	Michael Pastujov (F)	2016-2017	5	6	9
3.	Josh Nodler (F)	2018-2019	5	6	7
4.	Tony DeAngelo (D)	2012-2013	4	6	6
5.	Alexander Chmelevski (F)	2016-2017	5	5	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Zach Wilkie (D)	2014-2015	5	3	31
2.	Tim Gettinger (F)	2015-2016	4	4	30
3.	Trevor Moore (F)	2012-2013	4	1	29
4.	Ryan Mantha (D)	2013-2014	5	1	27
5.	Carson Bantle (F)	2019-2020	4	0	27