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Plays in: U18 World Championship
2027: WJC-18 -
2026: WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss
2025: WJC-18 Bronze
2024: WJC-18 Silver

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USA U18 Games

USA U18 — 2026-2027 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/29/2026 02:00 PM UTC	USA U18	Latvia U18	2 - 5	U18 WJC
04/27/2026 02:00 PM UTC	USA U18	Germany U18	11 - 2	U18 WJC
04/25/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Sweden U18	USA U18	1 - 9	U18 WJC
04/24/2026 02:00 PM UTC	USA U18	Denmark U18	2 - 0	U18 WJC
04/22/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Czechia U18	USA U18	3 - 2 (OT 64:48)	U18 WJC

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USA U18 History and Standings

USA U18 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18	4	3	0	-	0	1	24	6	10	2.5	1	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	25	8	12	3	1	Bronze game win
2023-2024	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	33	7	12	3	1	Final loss
2022-2023	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	37	6	12	3	1	Champion
2021-2022	WJC-18	3	3	0	-	0	0	24	7	9	3	1	Final loss
2020-2021	WJC-18	4	1	0	-	2	1	18	15	8	2	3	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	WJC-18	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	31	10	12	3	1	Bronze game win
2017-2018	WJC-18	4	2	2	-	0	0	21	14	6	1.5	3	Final loss
2016-2017	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	22	7	12	3	1	Champion
2015-2016	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	30	4	12	3	1	Bronze game win
2014-2015	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	30	8	9	2.25	2	Champion
2013-2014	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	16	7	9	2.25	1	Champion
2012-2013	WJC-18	4	2	2	-	0	0	15	10	6	1.5	3	Final loss
2011-2012	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	18	3	12	3	1	Champion
2010-2011	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	21	8	12	3	1	Champion
2009-2010	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	19	6	9	2.25	2	Champion
2008-2009	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	29	9	9	2.25	2	Champion
2007-2008	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	20	12	9	2.25	2	Bronze game win
2006-2007	WJC-18	4	2	1	-	0	1	22	9	7	1.75	3	Final loss
2005-2006	WJC-18	4	4	0	0	-	-	30	3	8	2	1	Champion
2004-2005	WJC-18	4	4	0	0	-	-	17	5	8	2	1	Champion
2003-2004	WJC-18	4	4	0	0	-	-	22	5	8	2	1	Final loss
2002-2003	WJC-18	4	3	0	1	-	-	11	7	7	1.75	1	Bronze game loss
2001-2002	WJC-18	5	4	1	0	-	-	27	7	8	1.6		-
	WJC-18	5	5	0	0	-	-	33	5	10	2	1	Final group
2000-2001	WJC-18	4	3	1	0	-	-	23	7	6	1.5	2	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	WJC-18	4	1	3	0	-	-	13	13	2	0.5	4	Saved in relegation
1998-1999	WJC-18	3	3	0	0	-	-	22	2	6	2	7	Saved in relegation

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

USA U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Tyler Kelleher (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF	HockeyAllsvenskan	13	11	14	25	8
2.	Auston Matthews (F)	2026-2027	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	11	8	10	18	0
3.	Jack Eichel (F)	2026-2027	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	11	5	13	18	2
4.	Jamie Glance (F)	2026-2027	Saint John Sea Dogs	QMJHL	11	3	12	15	2
5.	Dayne Beuker (F)	2026-2027	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	11	6	8	14	0
6.	Matthew Tkachuk (F)	2026-2027	Florida Panthers	NHL	9	3	11	14	4
7.	Logan Stuart (F)	2026-2027	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	10	8	5	13	12
8.	Clayton Keller (F)	2026-2027	Utah Mammoth	NHL	10	4	9	13	6
9.	Nolan Fitzhenry (F)	2026-2027	U.S. National U18 Team	NTDP	12	4	9	13	2
10.	Quinn Hughes (D)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wild	NHL	10	2	11	13	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

USA U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.76
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	17.84
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.87
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	17.78
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	17.76

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Franchise All-Time Points

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jack Hughes (F)	14	14	18	32
2.	James Hagens (F)	14	10	17	27
3.	Phil Kessel (F)	12	16	10	26
4.	Cole Hutson (D)	14	5	20	25
5.	Cole Caufield (F)	14	18	6	24

Franchise All-Time Goals

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cole Caufield (F)	14	18	6	24
2.	Cole Eiserman (F)	14	18	3	21
3.	Phil Kessel (F)	12	16	10	26
4.	Jack Hughes (F)	14	14	18	32
5.	Ryan Leonard (F)	13	13	10	23

Franchise All-Time Assists

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cole Hutson (D)	14	5	20	25
2.	Jack Hughes (F)	14	14	18	32
3.	James Hagens (F)	14	10	17	27
4.	Clayton Keller (F)	14	8	15	23
5.	Rocco Grimaldi (F)	13	4	14	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Jack Johnson (D)	12	2	4	53
2.	Tyler Biggs (F)	13	2	3	53
3.	Patrick Eaves (F)	8	4	12	45
4.	Patrick O'Sullivan (F)	8	7	15	37
5.	Chad Krys (D)	14	1	8	37

Franchise All-Time Games Played

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jack Hughes (F)	14	14	18	32
2.	James Hagens (F)	14	10	17	27
3.	Cole Hutson (D)	14	5	20	25
4.	Cole Caufield (F)	14	18	6	24
5.	Clayton Keller (F)	14	8	15	23

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Gabe Perreault (F)	7	5	18	2.57
2.	Jack Hughes (F)	14	14	32	2.29
3.	Will Smith (F)	11	11	24	2.18
4.	Phil Kessel (F)	12	16	26	2.17
5.	Patrick Kane (F)	6	7	12	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	James Hagens (F)	2023-2024	WJC-18	7	9	13	22	3.14	4
2.	Will Smith (F)	2022-2023	WJC-18	7	9	11	20	2.86	2
3.	Jack Hughes (F)	2018-2019	WJC-18	7	9	11	20	2.86	8
4.	Cole Caufield (F)	2018-2019	WJC-18	7	14	4	18	2.57	4
5.	Gabe Perreault (F)	2022-2023	WJC-18	7	5	13	18	2.57	0

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cole Caufield (F)	2018-2019	WJC-18	7	14	4	18	2.57	4
2.	James Hagens (F)	2023-2024	WJC-18	7	9	13	22	3.14	4
3.	Will Smith (F)	2022-2023	WJC-18	7	9	11	20	2.86	2
4.	Jack Hughes (F)	2018-2019	WJC-18	7	9	11	20	2.86	8
5.	Phil Kessel (F)	2004-2005	WJC-18	6	9	7	16	2.67	2

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	James Hagens (F)	2023-2024	WJC-18	7	9	13	22	3.14	4
2.	Gabe Perreault (F)	2022-2023	WJC-18	7	5	13	18	2.57	0
3.	Will Smith (F)	2022-2023	WJC-18	7	9	11	20	2.86	2
4.	Jack Hughes (F)	2018-2019	WJC-18	7	9	11	20	2.86	8
5.	Cole Hutson (D)	2022-2023	WJC-18	7	1	11	12	1.71	8

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

USA U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tyler Biggs (F)	2010-2011	WJC-18	6	2	1	3	0.50	49
2.	Patrick Eaves (F)	2001-2002	WJC-18	8	4	8	12	1.50	45
3.	Patrick O'Sullivan (F)	2001-2002	WJC-18	8	7	8	15	1.88	37
4.	Chris Summers (D)	2005-2006	WJC-18	6	1	0	1	0.17	37
5.	Andreas Vlassopoulos (F)	2004-2005	WJC-18	6	0	2	2	0.33	35