Who is the head coach of USA?

The head coach of USA is Ron Wilson.

Who is the captain of USA?

The captain of USA is Brian Leetch.

Who is the general manager of USA?

The general manager of USA is Lou Lamoriello.

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1996-1997 Season

USA were 3-0 in the 1996-97 WCup season with 6 points, 1st in the North American Pool and 1st overall.

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1996-1997 USA Roster

USA — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Jim Carey (G)	52	1974	Dorchester, MA, USA	6'2"	190	L	NHL
	#31	Guy Hebert (G)	59	1967	Troy, NY, USA	5'11"	185	L	NHL
	#35	Mike Richter (G)	60	1966	Abington, PA, USA	5'11"	185	L	NHL
DEFENSEMEN
	#28	Shawn Chambers (D)	60	1966	Sterling Heights, MI, USA	6'2"	201	L	NHL
	#7	Chris Chelios (D)"A"	64	1962	Chicago, IL, USA	6'0"	192	R	NHL
	#3	Derian Hatcher (D)	54	1972	Sterling Heights, MI, USA	6'5"	229	L	NHL
	#4	Kevin Hatcher (D)	60	1966	Detroit, MI, USA	6'3"	231	R	NHL
	#6	Phil Housley (D)	62	1964	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'10"	179	L	NHL
	#2	Brian Leetch (D)"C"	58	1968	Corpus Christi, TX, USA	6'1"	187	L	NHL
	#5	Mathieu Schneider (D)	57	1969	New York, NY, USA	5'10"	190	L	NHL
	#20	Gary Suter (D)	62	1964	Madison, WI, USA	6'0"	205	L	NHL
FORWARDS
	#11	Tony Amonte (RW/LW)	56	1970	Hingham, MA, USA	6'0"	203	L	NHL
	#18	Adam Deadmarsh (RW)	51	1975	Trail, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	R	NHL
	#12	Bill Guerin (RW)	56	1970	Worcester, MA, USA	6'2"	220	R	NHL
	#15	Brett Hull (RW)	62	1964	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'11"	201	R	NHL
	#22	Steve Konowalchuk (LW)	53	1972	Salt Lake City, UT, USA	6'1"	198	L	NHL
	#16	Pat LaFontaine (C)	61	1965	St. Louis, MO, USA	5'10"	181	R	NHL
	#10	John LeClair (LW)	57	1969	St. Albans, VT, USA	6'3"	225	L	NHL
	#14	Shawn McEachern (LW)	57	1969	Waltham, MA, USA	5'11"	201	L	NHL
	#9	Mike Modano (C)	56	1970	Livonia, MI, USA	6'3"	207	L	NHL
	#29	Joel Otto (C)	65	1961	Elk River, MN, USA	6'4"	220	R	NHL
	#25	Brian Rolston (LW)	53	1973	Flint, MI, USA	6'2"	214	L	NHL
	#8	Bryan Smolinski (C)	54	1971	Toledo, OH, USA	6'1"	203	R	NHL
	#17	Keith Tkachuk (LW)"A"	54	1972	Melrose, MA, USA	6'2"	231	L	NHL
	#19	Doug Weight (C)	55	1971	Detroit, MI, USA	5'11"	192	L	NHL
	#21	Scott Young (RW)	59	1967	Clinton, MA, USA	6'1"	201	R	NHL
Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 15Av Age: 28.58 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 203 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 USA Staff

Head CoachRon Wilson
Asst. CoachKeith Allain
Asst. CoachJohn Cunniff
Asst. CoachPaul Holmgren
General ManagerLou Lamoriello
Asst. General ManagerJack Ferreira
Team ManagerBrian Petrovek
Asst. Equipment ManagerChris Kincaid
Athletic TrainerPete Demers
Head Equipment ManagerBob Webster
Video CoordinatorTaran Singleton

Team Staff History

1996-1997 USA Captains

"C"

Brian Leetch

"A"

Team Captaincy History

1996-1997 USA Demographics

USA Facts

Plays in: World Cup of Hockey
2017: WCup Did not make playoffs
2005: WCup Semifinal loss
1997: WCup Gold

1996-1997 USA Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players

Experience

USA: 133 GP
NHL: 13 451 GP
WC: 210 GP
OG: 60 GP
Liiga: 8 GP
AHL: 356 GP
DEL: 13 GP
NL: 3 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

USA Olympics (OG)

USA Games

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USA History and Standings

USA — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	WCup	3	0	3	-	0	0	5	11	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	WCup	3	1	2	0	-	-	5	6	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss
1996-1997	WCup	3	3	0	0	-	-	19	8	6	2	1	Champion

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

USA — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	John Carlson (D)	2026-2027	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	17	5	5	10	2
2.	Patrick Kane (F)	2026-2027	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	15	1	8	9	14
3.	Kyle Palmieri (F)	2026-2027	New York Islanders	NHL	16	3	2	5	8
4.	Ryan McDonagh (D)	2026-2027	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	17	2	2	4	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

USA — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2016-2017	View Roster	6'2"	209 lbs	30.04
2004-2005	View Roster	6'0"	201 lbs	32.21
1996-1997	View Roster	6'0"	203 lbs	28.58

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

USA — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	12	9	3	12
2.	Mike Modano (F)	12	3	9	12
3.	Brett Hull (F)	9	7	4	11
4.	John LeClair (F)	7	6	4	10
5.	Doug Weight (F)	12	4	4	8

Franchise All-Time Goals

USA — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	12	9	3	12
2.	Brett Hull (F)	9	7	4	11
3.	John LeClair (F)	7	6	4	10
4.	Doug Weight (F)	12	4	4	8
5.	Mike Modano (F)	12	3	9	12

Franchise All-Time Assists

USA — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mike Modano (F)	12	3	9	12
2.	Brian Leetch (D)	12	0	8	8
3.	Tony Amonte (F)	12	2	5	7
4.	Bryan Smolinski (F)	9	1	5	6
5.	Chris Chelios (D)	12	0	5	5

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

USA — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	12	9	12	72
2.	Bill Guerin (F)	12	2	6	25
3.	Doug Weight (F)	12	4	8	16
4.	Chris Chelios (D)	12	0	5	16
5.	Brian Leetch (D)	12	0	8	10

Franchise All-Time Games Played

USA — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	12	9	3	12
2.	Mike Modano (F)	12	3	9	12
3.	Doug Weight (F)	12	4	4	8
4.	Brian Leetch (D)	12	0	8	8
5.	Tony Amonte (F)	12	2	5	7

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

USA — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	John LeClair (F)	7	6	10	1.43
2.	Brett Hull (F)	9	7	11	1.22
3.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	12	9	12	1.00
4.	Mike Modano (F)	12	3	12	1.00
5.	Shawn McEachern (F)	1	0	1	1.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

USA — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brett Hull (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	7	4	11	1.57	4
2.	John LeClair (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	6	4	10	1.43	6
3.	Doug Weight (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	3	4	7	1.00	12
4.	Brian Leetch (D)	1996-1997	WCup	7	0	7	7	1.00	4
5.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	5	1	6	0.86	44

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

USA — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brett Hull (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	7	4	11	1.57	4
2.	John LeClair (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	6	4	10	1.43	6
3.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	5	1	6	0.86	44
4.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	2004-2005	WCup	5	4	2	6	1.20	28
5.	Doug Weight (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	3	4	7	1.00	12

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

USA — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brian Leetch (D)	1996-1997	WCup	7	0	7	7	1.00	4
2.	Mike Modano (F)	2004-2005	WCup	5	1	5	6	1.20	0
3.	Bryan Smolinski (F)	1996-1997	WCup	6	0	5	5	0.83	0
4.	Brett Hull (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	7	4	11	1.57	4
5.	John LeClair (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	6	4	10	1.43	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

USA — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	5	1	6	0.86	44
2.	Keith Tkachuk (F)	2004-2005	WCup	5	4	2	6	1.20	28
3.	Bill Guerin (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	0	2	2	0.29	17
4.	Doug Weight (F)	1996-1997	WCup	7	3	4	7	1.00	12
5.	Derian Hatcher (D)	1996-1997	WCup	6	3	2	5	0.83	10

Player Nationalities Throughout History

65 players