Who is the head coach of USA?

The head coach of USA is Herb Brooks.

Who is the captain of USA?

The captain of USA is Craig Patrick.

What are the team colors of USA?

The team colors of USA are Blue + White + Red.

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1978-1979

1978-1979 Season

USA were 2-3-3 in the 1978-79 WC season with 7 points, 4th overall.

1978-1979 USA Club Stats

Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Craig Sarner (LW/C)	Berliner SC	Germany	46	52	64	116	68	-
Mark Johnson (C)	Univ. of Wisconsin	NCAA	40	41	49	90	34	-
Steve Christoff (C)	Univ. of Minnesota	NCAA	43	38	39	77	50	-
Ralph Cox (F)	Univ. of New Hampshire	NCAA	32	42	32	74	59	-
Dan Bolduc (LW)	totals		79	37	24	61	25	-9
	Detroit Red Wings	NHL	56	16	13	29	14	-9
	Kansas City Red Wings	CenHL	23	21	11	32	11	-
Joe Mullen (RW)	Boston College	NCAA	25	32	24	56	8	-
Bob Collyard (C)	Philadelphia Firebirds	AHL	69	21	35	56	32	-
Bill Baker (D)	Univ. of Minnesota	NCAA	44	12	42	54	38	-
Eric Strobel (RW)	Univ. of Minnesota	NCAA	44	30	22	52	34	-
Rob McClanahan (LW)	Univ. of Minnesota	NCAA	43	17	32	49	34	-
Craig Patrick (RW)	totals		79	23	25	48	39	-1
	Washington Capitals	NHL	3	1	1	2	0	-1
	Tulsa Ice Oilers	CenHL	69	22	23	45	12	-
	Los Angeles Blades	PHL-Sr.	7	0	1	1	27	-
Jack Brownschidle (D)	totals		75	10	34	44	14	-21
	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CenHL	11	0	10	10	0	-
	St. Louis Blues	NHL	64	10	24	34	14	-21
Phil Verchota (LW)	Univ. of Minnesota	NCAA	44	18	24	42	52	-
Walter Olds (D)	VfL Bad Nauheim	Germany	50	24	14	38	-	-
Curt Bennett (LW/RW)	St. Louis Blues	NHL	74	14	19	33	62	-23
Steve Jensen (LW)	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	72	23	8	31	57	-28
Don Jackson (D)	totals		78	8	23	31	110	-1
	Oklahoma City Stars	CenHL	73	8	23	31	108	-
	Minnesota North Stars	NHL	5	0	0	0	2	-1
Jim Korn (D/LW)	Providence College	NCAA	27	5	19	24	72	-
Jack O'Callahan (D)	Boston Univ.	NCAA	29	6	16	22	72	-
Les Auge (D)	Oklahoma City Stars	CenHL	70	4	14	18	42	-

N	Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
	Jim Warden (G)	Oklahoma City Stars	CenHL	44	3.98	.873	-	-	-
	Jim Craig (G)	Boston Univ.	NCAA	22	3.57	-	-	-	1008:24

1978-1979 USA Staff

Head CoachHerb Brooks
Equipment ManagerBob Webster

Team Staff History

1978-1979 USA Captains

"C"

Craig Patrick

Team Captaincy History

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1978-1979 USA Demographics

USA Facts

Plays in: World Championship
2027: WC -
2026: WC Quarterfinal loss
2025: WC Gold
2024: WC Quarterfinal loss

1978-1979 USA Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

USA: 279 GP
NHL: 1 387 GP
WC: 266 GP
OG: 29 GP
AHL: 503 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

USA Olympics (OG)

USA Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/28/2026 02:20 PM UTC	Canada	USA	4 - 0	WC
05/26/2026 02:20 PM UTC	USA	Austria	4 - 1	WC
05/25/2026 02:20 PM UTC	USA	Hungary	7 - 3	WC
05/23/2026 10:20 AM UTC	Latvia	USA	4 - 2	WC
05/20/2026 06:20 PM UTC	USA	Germany	4 - 3 (SO)	WC

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USA History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WC	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	8	-
2025-2026	WC	7	3	3	-	1	0	25	21	11	1.57	4	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	WC	7	5	1	-	1	0	34	14	17	2.43		Champion
2023-2024	WC	7	5	1	-	0	1	37	16	16	2.29	5	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	WC	7	6	0	-	1	0	34	8	20	2.86	4	Bronze game loss
2021-2022	WC	7	3	2	-	2	0	18	12	13	1.86	4	Bronze game loss
2020-2021	WC	7	6	1	-	0	0	21	8	18	2.57		Bronze game win
2019-2020	WC	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WC	7	4	2	-	1	0	27	15	14	2	7	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	WC	7	4	1	-	2	0	39	16	16	2.29		Bronze game win
2016-2017	WC	7	6	1	-	0	0	31	14	18	2.57	5	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	WC	7	3	3	-	0	1	22	18	10	1.43	4	Bronze game loss
2014-2015	WC	7	5	1	-	1	0	22	14	17	2.43		Bronze game win
2013-2014	WC	7	4	2	-	1	0	27	23	14	2	6	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	WC	7	5	2	-	0	0	24	16	15	2.14		Bronze game win
2011-2012	WC	7	4	1	-	2	0	32	17	16	2.29	7	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	WC	6	3	2	-	0	1	20	20	10	1.67	8	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	WC	6	2	1	-	1	2	21	9	10	1.67	13	Saved in relegation
2008-2009	WC	6	3	1	-	0	2	25	19	11	1.83	4	Bronze game loss
2007-2008	WC	6	4	2	-	0	0	30	14	12	2	6	Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007	WC	6	4	2	-	0	0	24	15	12	2	5	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	WC	6	4	2	0	-	-	14	10	8	1.33	7	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	WC	6	3	1	2	-	-	21	10	8	1.33	6	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	WC	6	3	2	1	-	-	24	16	7	1.17		Bronze game win
2002-2003	WC	6	3	3	0	-	-	23	13	6	1	13	Saved in relegation
2001-2002	WC	6	3	2	1	-	-	18	13	7	1.17	7	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	WC	6	3	2	1	-	-	15	12	7	1.17	4	Bronze game loss
1999-2000	WC	6	4	0	2	-	-	16	9	10	1.67	5	Quarterfinal loss
1998-1999	WC	6	3	3	0	-	-	22	15	6	1	6	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WC	6	1	4	1	-	-	10	19	3	0.5	12	Saved in relegation

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jimmy Vesey (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	NL	8	1	7	8	0
2.	Jimmy Vesey (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	Champions HL	4	2	4	6	4
3.	Paul Cotter (F)	2026-2027	Vancouver Canucks	NHL	2	3	1	4	0
4.	Kieffer Bellows (F)	2026-2027	Brynäs IF	SHL	5	3	1	4	2
5.	Will Smith (F)	2026-2027	San Jose Sharks	NHL	1	2	1	3	0
6.	Hudson Fasching (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	Champions HL	4	2	1	3	0
7.	Karson Kuhlman (F)	2026-2027	Rögle BK	SHL	5	2	1	3	0
8.	Kevin Labanc (F)	2026-2027	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers	NL	7	2	1	3	6
9.	Brock Nelson (F)	2026-2027	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	1	1	2	3	0
10.	Jack Eichel (F)	2026-2027	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	1	1	2	3	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.46
2024-2025	View Roster	6'2"	201 lbs	24.76
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.42
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	25.15
2021-2022	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.76

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Johnny Gaudreau (F)	40	13	30	43
2.	Patrick Kane (F)	25	13	29	42
3.	Gary Gambucci (F)	43	23	16	39
4.	Len Lilyholm (F)	34	16	22	38
5.	Brock Nelson (F)	40	19	16	35

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Gambucci (F)	43	23	16	39
2.	Brock Nelson (F)	40	19	16	35
3.	Bruce Mather (F)	7	19	7	26
4.	Dave Hynes (F)	23	18	11	29
5.	Len Lilyholm (F)	34	16	22	38

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Johnny Gaudreau (F)	40	13	30	43
2.	Patrick Kane (F)	25	13	29	42
3.	Dylan Larkin (F)	45	10	24	34
4.	Len Lilyholm (F)	34	16	22	38
5.	Seth Jones (D)	36	4	21	25

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Jim Johnson (D)	38	0	6	78
2.	David Backes (F)	22	2	9	74
3.	Craig Wolanin (D)	27	4	7	58
4.	John Lilley (F)	11	1	1	56
5.	Ed Olczyk (F)	33	13	26	50

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Johnson (F)	63	15	18	33
2.	Eric Weinrich (D)	57	3	15	18
3.	Joe Sacco (F)	49	7	7	14
4.	Aaron Broten (F)	48	11	17	28
5.	Phil Housley (D)	46	9	15	24

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Bruce Mather (F)	7	19	26	3.71
2.	Winthrop Palmer (F)	5	9	11	2.20
3.	Douglas Palazzari (F)	13	11	28	2.15
4.	Jim Troumbly (F)	7	12	15	2.14
5.	Roger Roberge (F)	7	8	15	2.14

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Bruce Mather (F)	1948-1949	7	19	26
2.	Gary Gambucci (F)	1969-1970	13	14	22
3.	Len Lilyholm (F)	1969-1970	7	8	20
4.	Patrick Kane (F)	2017-2018	10	8	20
5.	Douglas Palazzari (F)	1972-1973	7	6	19

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Bruce Mather (F)	1948-1949	7	19	26
2.	Gary Gambucci (F)	1969-1970	13	14	22
3.	Jim Troumbly (F)	1949-1950	7	12	15
4.	Russell Johnson (F)	1949-1950	7	10	13
5.	Paul Coppo (F)	1961-1962	7	9	16

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Douglas Palazzari (F)	1972-1973	7	13	19
2.	Len Lilyholm (F)	1969-1970	7	12	20
3.	Patrick Kane (F)	2017-2018	10	12	20
4.	Bob McManama (F)	1972-1973	7	10	14
5.	Craig Smith (F)	2012-2013	10	10	14

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Matt Greene (D)	2007-2008	7	0	38
2.	Jack Kirrane (D)	1962-1963	7	1	37
3.	Marty Howe (D)	1966-1967	7	5	36
4.	David Backes (F)	2007-2008	6	1	35
5.	Mike Polich (F)	1974-1975	10	7	34

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