What league does U.S. National U18 Team play in?

U.S. National U18 Team play in the NTDP.

Where is U.S. National U18 Team based?

U.S. National U18 Team is based in Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of U.S. National U18 Team?

The head coach of U.S. National U18 Team is Kevin Porter.

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2026-2027 U.S. National U18 Team Roster

U.S. National U18 Team — 2026-2027 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Nathaniel Chizik (G)	17	2009	Warrington, PA, USA	6'4"	209	L
	#29	Eli Winters (G)	17	2009	Muskegon, MI, USA	6'3"	185	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Ben Geiger (D)	17	2009	Northfield, MN, USA	6'3"	190	R
	#2	Diego Gutierrez (D)	17	2009	McAllen, TX, USA	6'2"	192	R
	#24	Easton Johnson (D)	17	2009	Luverne, MN, USA	6'0"	192	L
	#28	Charlie Mineman (D)	17	2009	St. Louis, MO, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#7	Jake Prunty (D)	17	2009	Lake Hopatcong, NJ, USA	5'10"	165	R
	#6	Carson Scott (D)	17	2009	Dayton, MN, USA	6'3"	174	L
	#4	Christian Semetsis (D)	17	2009	Smithtown, NY, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#11	Beck Thoreson (D)	16	2009	Moorhead, MN, USA	6'4"	192	L
FORWARDS
	#26	Max Aronson (F)	17	2008	Excelsior, MN, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#16	Gerry DiCunzolo (F)	17	2009	New York, NY, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#22	Nolan Fitzhenry (C)	17	2009	Andover, MN, USA	5'11"	172	L
	#15	Channing Goodwin (F)	17	2009	Rosemount, MN, USA	6'2"	170	L
	#27	Jackson Hendricks (F)	17	2009	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#12	Braden Horton (F)	17	2009	Souderton, PA, USA	6'2"	183	R
	#47	Maverick Mckinnon (F)	16	2010	Forest Lake, MN, USA	5'9"	176	R
	#46	Carter Morris (F)	16	2010	Anchorage, AK, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#9	Sam Pandolfo (LW)	17	2009	Winchester, MA, USA	6'4"	203	L
	#14	Rocco Pelosi (C)	17	2009	Sewell, NJ, USA	5'11"	183	L
	#25	Luke Pietila (F)	17	2009	Northville, MI, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#21	Nash Roed (LW)	17	2009	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	187	L
	#18	Hudson Salvador (F)	17	2009	Livingston, NJ, USA	6'0"	181	L
		Freddie Schneider (F)	17	2009	Edina, MN, USA	5'11"	165	R
	#17	Finnegan Sears (LW)	17	2009	Medford, MA, USA	6'0"	201	L
	#23	Brock Stevenson (F)	17	2009	Milton, ON, CAN	6'0"	172	L
	#20	Griffin Storey (F)	17	2009	Faribault, MN, USA	6'2"	192	L
	#13	Cannon Thibodeau (F)	16	2009	Charleston, SC, USA	5'9"	172	R
	#19	Brayden Willis (F)	17	2009	Gilbert, AZ, USA	5'9"	172	R
Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 19Av Age: 16.86 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 U.S. National U18 Team Staff

Head CoachKevin Porter
Assoc. CoachRyan Hayes
Asst. CoachC.J. Kusch
Goaltending CoachDavid Lassonde
Athletic TrainerIan Wood
Equipment ManagerJake Visser

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2026-2027 U.S. National U18 Team Demographics

U.S. National U18 Team Facts

Plays in: US National Team Development Program
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2026-2027 U.S. National U18 Team Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
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Experience

U.S. National U18 Team: 267 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

U.S. National U18 Team Games

U.S. National U18 Team — 2026-2027 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/19/2026 12:00 PM UTC	U.S. National U18 Team	Finland U18 (all)	7 - 3	International-Jr
02/08/2026 11:00 AM UTC	Finland U18 (all)	U.S. National U18 Team	1 - 4	International-Jr
02/07/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Switzerland U18 (all)	U.S. National U18 Team	2 - 3 (OT 61:20)	International-Jr
02/06/2026 02:30 PM UTC	U.S. National U18 Team	Sweden U18 (all)	5 - 4	International-Jr
02/05/2026 02:30 PM UTC	U.S. National U18 Team	Czechia U18 (all)	4 - 0	International-Jr

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Latest Transactions

U.S. National U18 Team — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luke Schairer (D)	Boston College	Details
08/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nick Bogas (D)	Flint Firebirds	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jackson Marthaler (D)	London Knights	Details
07/04/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jamie Glance (F)	Saint John Sea Dogs	Details
06/20/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Brady Knowling (G)	Saginaw Spirit	Details
06/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Logan Stuart (F)	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Details
06/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Abe Barnett (D)	Brantford Bulldogs	Details
06/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Dayne Beuker (F)	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Details

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U.S. National U18 Team History and Standings

U.S. National U18 Team — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2024-2025	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2023-2024	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2022-2023	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2021-2022	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

U.S. National U18 Team — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Tyler Kelleher (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF	HockeyAllsvenskan	12	11	13	24	8
2.	Danny Weight (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Lightning	NIHL	8	6	11	17	2
3.	Jack Eichel (F)	2026-2027	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	9	5	11	16	2
4.	J.J. Piccinich (F)	2026-2027	Belfast Giants	-	8	8	6	14	0
5.	Auston Matthews (F)	2026-2027	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	8	6	7	13	0
6.	Jamie Glance (F)	2026-2027	Saint John Sea Dogs	QMJHL	9	3	10	13	0
7.	Quinn Hughes (D)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wild	NHL	8	2	10	12	0
8.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	2026-2027	Utah Mammoth	NHL	8	6	5	11	2
9.	Logan Stuart (F)	2026-2027	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	8	6	5	11	12
10.	Rian Chudzinski (F)	2026-2027	Moncton Wildcats	QMJHL	8	6	5	11	12

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

U.S. National U18 Team — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	16.86
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.82
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	17.85
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.84
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	17.82

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Franchise All-Time Points

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jack Hughes (F)	86	61	119	180
2.	Will Smith (F)	88	65	89	154
3.	Gabe Perreault (F)	70	53	82	135
4.	Auston Matthews (F)	80	67	67	134
5.	Clayton Keller (F)	78	46	84	130

Franchise All-Time Goals

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cole Eiserman (F)	77	84	37	121
2.	Cole Caufield (F)	83	82	35	117
3.	Auston Matthews (F)	80	67	67	134
4.	Ryan Leonard (F)	93	67	50	117
5.	Will Smith (F)	88	65	89	154

Franchise All-Time Assists

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jack Hughes (F)	86	61	119	180
2.	Will Smith (F)	88	65	89	154
3.	Clayton Keller (F)	78	46	84	130
4.	Gabe Perreault (F)	70	53	82	135
5.	James Hagens (F)	75	46	75	121

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Michael McCarron (F)	59	16	37	182
2.	Jason Bailey (F)	60	7	18	172
3.	Tyler Biggs (F)	68	20	33	167
4.	Stefan Matteau (F)	46	15	32	166
5.	Brady Cleveland (D)	72	0	7	142

Franchise All-Time Games Played

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan Leonard (F)	93	67	50	117
2.	Mikey Berchild (F)	93	35	44	79
3.	Will Smith (F)	88	65	89	154
4.	Jack Hughes (F)	86	61	119	180
5.	Rocco Grimaldi (F)	84	46	50	96

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jack Hughes (F)	86	61	180	2.09
2.	Vinni Lettieri (F)	2	2	4	2.00
3.	Gabe Perreault (F)	70	53	135	1.93
4.	Phil Kessel (F)	41	41	73	1.78
5.	Will Smith (F)	88	65	154	1.75

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gabe Perreault (F)	2022-2023	NTDP	63	53	79	132	2.10	8
2.	Will Smith (F)	2022-2023	NTDP	60	51	76	127	2.12	28
3.	Auston Matthews (F)	2014-2015	NTDP	60	55	62	117	1.95	30
4.	Jack Hughes (F)	2018-2019	NTDP	50	34	78	112	2.24	28
5.	Clayton Keller (F)	2015-2016	NTDP	62	37	70	107	1.73	40

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cole Caufield (F)	2018-2019	NTDP	64	72	28	100	1.56	39
2.	Cole Eiserman (F)	2023-2024	NTDP	57	58	31	89	1.56	34
3.	Auston Matthews (F)	2014-2015	NTDP	60	55	62	117	1.95	30
4.	Gabe Perreault (F)	2022-2023	NTDP	63	53	79	132	2.10	8
5.	Will Smith (F)	2022-2023	NTDP	60	51	76	127	2.12	28

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gabe Perreault (F)	2022-2023	NTDP	63	53	79	132	2.10	8
2.	Jack Hughes (F)	2018-2019	NTDP	50	34	78	112	2.24	28
3.	Will Smith (F)	2022-2023	NTDP	60	51	76	127	2.12	28
4.	Clayton Keller (F)	2015-2016	NTDP	62	37	70	107	1.73	40
5.	Jeremy Bracco (F)	2014-2015	NTDP	65	30	64	94	1.45	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

U.S. National U18 Team — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Michael McCarron (F)	2012-2013	NTDP	59	16	21	37	0.63	182
2.	Jason Bailey (F)	2004-2005	NTDP	60	7	11	18	0.30	172
3.	Stefan Matteau (F)	2011-2012	NTDP	46	15	17	32	0.70	166
4.	Tyler Biggs (F)	2010-2011	NTDP	55	19	12	31	0.56	161
5.	Ryan Hartman (F)	2011-2012	NTDP	59	16	25	41	0.69	136