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The head coach of USA U19 is Matt Smaby.

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2023-2024 Season

USA U19 were 4-0-0 in the 2023-24 WJAC-19 season with 12 points, 1st overall.

2023-2024 USA U19 Club Stats

USA U19 — 2023-2024 Club Stats — Skaters
Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Trevor Connelly (LW)	Tri-City Storm	USHL	52	31	47	78	88	1
Mac Swanson (LW/C)	Fargo Force	USHL	55	26	51	77	6	39
Zam Plante (C)	Fargo Force	USHL	57	26	45	71	4	31
Beckett Hendrickson (LW/C)	totals		59	27	37	64	36	25
	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL	43	18	25	43	24	17
	Dubuque Fighting Saints	USHL	16	9	12	21	12	8
Joe Connor (C/LW)	Muskegon Lumberjacks	USHL	50	31	29	60	55	25
James Reeder (RW)	Dubuque Fighting Saints	USHL	53	20	40	60	30	11
Kaden Shahan (RW)	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL	56	39	18	57	10	3
Chris Pelosi (C/LW)	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL	56	21	34	55	32	24
Charlie Cerrato (C/LW)	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL	45	12	38	50	71	3
Gavin Lindberg (F)	Waterloo Black Hawks	USHL	58	19	29	48	79	-2
Griffin Erdman (F)	Waterloo Black Hawks	USHL	58	22	20	42	66	1
Andrew Strathmann (D)	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL	48	7	32	39	120	7
Will Felicio (D)	totals		54	10	19	29	24	8
	Madison Capitols	USHL	23	5	8	13	8	6
	Waterloo Black Hawks	USHL	31	5	11	16	16	2
Adam Kleber (D)	Lincoln Stars	USHL	56	5	21	26	26	-12
Tory Pitner (D)	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL	50	8	16	24	56	10
Brandon Svoboda (C/RW)	totals		40	12	8	20	18	8
	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL	25	7	4	11	16	1
	Fargo Force	USHL	15	5	4	9	2	7
Finn Brink (LW)	Madison Capitols	USHL	42	5	15	20	8	-2
Elliott Groenewold (D)	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	USHL	57	5	11	16	77	-1
Philippe Blais-Savoie (D)	Tri-City Storm	USHL	55	4	11	15	24	11
Jack Phelan (D)	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL	41	1	6	7	51	-3

USA U19 — 2023-2024 Club Stats — Goalies
Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
Hampton Slukynsky (G)	Fargo Force	USHL	33	1.86	.923	5	28-3-0	1937:39
Caleb Heil (G)	totals		23	4.29	.855	0	7-10-1	1105:45
	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL	19	4.32	.850	0	6-10-1	1013:20
	U.S. National U18 Team	NTDP	4	3.90	.897	0	1-0-0	92:25

2023-2024 USA U19 Staff

Head CoachMatt Smaby
Asst. CoachEvan Dixon
Asst. CoachCarter Krier
Asst. CoachMichael Leone

Team Staff History

2023-2024 USA U19 Captains

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Mac Swanson

Team Captaincy History

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2023-2024 USA U19 Demographics

USA U19 Facts

Plays in: WJAC-19

2023-2024 USA U19 Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

USA U19: 144 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

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USA U19 Games

USA U19 — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
12/16/2024 12:00 AM UTC	USA U19	Sweden U18	7 - 4	WJAC-19
12/15/2024 12:00 AM UTC	Canada East U19	USA U19	2 - 3	WJAC-19
12/13/2024 02:30 AM UTC	Canada West U19	USA U19	0 - 9	WJAC-19
12/10/2024 10:00 PM UTC	Sweden U18	USA U19	5 - 3	WJAC-19
12/09/2024 10:00 PM UTC	USA U19	Canada East U19	8 - 0	WJAC-19

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USA U19 Tournament Statistics

USA U19 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	WJAC-19	3	2	1	-	0	0	12	5	6	2	2	Champion
2024-2025	WJAC-19	3	2	1	-	0	0	20	5	6	2	2	Champion
2023-2024	WJAC-19	4	4	0	-	0	0	25	8	12	3	1	Bronze game win
2022-2023	WJAC-19	4	3	1	-	0	0	22	7	9	2.25	2	Champion
2019-2020	WJAC-19	4	3	0	-	1	0	22	11	11	2.75		Bronze game win
2018-2019	WJAC-19	4	2	1	-	1	0	15	11	7	1.75		Champion
2017-2018	WJAC-19	2	1	1	-	0	0	4	5	3	1.5		Final loss
2016-2017	WJAC-19	2	1	1	-	0	0	3	2	3	1.5		Champion
2015-2016	WJAC-19	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	3	3	1.5		Bronze game win
2014-2015	WJAC-19	2	2	0	-	0	0	10	2	6	3		Champion
2013-2014	WJAC-19	2	2	0	-	-	-	12	5	6	3		Champion
2012-2013	WJAC-19	2	2	0	-	0	0	13	4	6	3		Champion
2011-2012	WJAC-19	2	1	1	-	0	0	6	2	3	1.5		Bronze game win
2010-2011	WJAC-19	2	2	0	-	0	0	11	2	6	3		Champion
2009-2010	WJAC-19	2	1	0	-	0	1	10	6	4	2		Champion
2008-2009	WJAC-19	2	1	1	-	0	0	7	8	3	1.5		Champion
2007-2008	WJAC-19	2	0	0	-	2	0	10	8	4	2		Bronze game win

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

USA U19 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Liam Pecararo (F)	2026-2027	HC Slovan Bratislava	Extraliga	10	4	13	17	8
2.	Nick Swaney (F)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	ICEHL	10	7	8	15	2
3.	Matt White (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	8	4	7	11	0
4.	Carter Sanderson (F)	2026-2027	Calgary Hitmen	WHL	5	7	3	10	8
5.	Kyle Connor (F)	2026-2027	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	6	7	3	10	0
6.	Gunnarwolfe Fontaine (F)	2026-2027	HC Pustertal	ICEHL	8	5	5	10	0
7.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	2026-2027	Utah Mammoth	NHL	7	6	3	9	2
8.	David Bosco (F)	2026-2027	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	USHL	9	4	5	9	6
9.	Luke Johnson (F)	2026-2027	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL	9	3	6	9	5
10.	Matt Brown (F)	2026-2027	IK Oskarshamn	HockeyAllsvenskan	10	2	7	9	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

USA U19 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.86
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	18.74
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.82
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	18.87
2019-2020	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	18.77

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Franchise All-Time Points

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mac Swanson (F)	12	3	13	16
2.	Vinnie Hinostroza (F)	9	7	5	12
3.	Brendan Brisson (F)	6	5	7	12
4.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	4	4	8	12
5.	Trevor Connelly (F)	6	6	5	11

Franchise All-Time Goals

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	James Reeder (F)	6	8	2	10
2.	Vinnie Hinostroza (F)	9	7	5	12
3.	Trevor Connelly (F)	6	6	5	11
4.	Michael Cichy (F)	9	6	5	11
5.	David Gerths (F)	10	6	5	11

Franchise All-Time Assists

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mac Swanson (F)	12	3	13	16
2.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	4	4	8	12
3.	Ian Brady (D)	4	0	8	8
4.	Brendan Brisson (F)	6	5	7	12
5.	Connor Hurley (F)	4	3	7	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Max Nicastro (D)	9	1	5	34
2.	Michael Downing (D)	4	0	1	28
3.	Ryan Fitzgerald (F)	4	4	4	22
4.	Michael Parks (F)	9	3	6	20
5.	Brian Cooper (D)	9	1	5	18

Franchise All-Time Games Played

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mac Swanson (F)	12	3	13	16
2.	Mitchell Miller (D)	12	2	4	6
3.	Gavin Lindberg (F)	12	1	4	5
4.	Andrew Strathmann (D)	12	1	4	5
5.	Grant Silianoff (F)	12	1	1	2

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	4	4	12	3.00
2.	Connor Hurley (F)	4	3	10	2.50
3.	Barry Almeida (F)	4	3	9	2.25
4.	Brendan Brisson (F)	6	5	12	2.00
5.	Lucas Van Vliet (F)	5	3	10	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brendan Brisson (F)	2019-2020	WJAC-19	6	5	7	12	2.00	4
2.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	2013-2014	WJAC-19	4	4	8	12	3.00	0
3.	Trevor Connelly (F)	2023-2024	WJAC-19	6	6	5	11	1.83	6
4.	Mac Swanson (F)	2023-2024	WJAC-19	6	2	9	11	1.83	0
5.	James Reeder (F)	2023-2024	WJAC-19	6	8	2	10	1.67	4

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	James Reeder (F)	2023-2024	WJAC-19	6	8	2	10	1.67	4
2.	Trevor Connelly (F)	2023-2024	WJAC-19	6	6	5	11	1.83	6
3.	Vinnie Hinostroza (F)	2012-2013	WJAC-19	4	6	2	8	2.00	4
4.	Benjamin Kevan (F)	2024-2025	WJAC-19	5	6	2	8	1.60	4
5.	Jimmy Mullin (F)	2010-2011	WJAC-19	4	6	0	6	1.50	2

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mac Swanson (F)	2023-2024	WJAC-19	6	2	9	11	1.83	0
2.	Nick Schmaltz (F)	2013-2014	WJAC-19	4	4	8	12	3.00	0
3.	Ian Brady (D)	2012-2013	WJAC-19	4	0	8	8	2.00	4
4.	Brendan Brisson (F)	2019-2020	WJAC-19	6	5	7	12	2.00	4
5.	Connor Hurley (F)	2013-2014	WJAC-19	4	3	7	10	2.50	0

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

USA U19 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Max Nicastro (D)	2007-2008	WJAC-19	4	0	1	1	0.25	28
2.	Michael Downing (D)	2012-2013	WJAC-19	4	0	1	1	0.25	28
3.	Ryan Fitzgerald (F)	2012-2013	WJAC-19	4	4	0	4	1.00	22
4.	Dennis Kravchenko (F)	2013-2014	WJAC-19	4	1	3	4	1.00	18
5.	Michael Parks (F)	2009-2010	WJAC-19	5	1	3	4	0.80	18