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‘U’ Trio Named to U.S. WJC Camp Roster
11/30/2021 3:43:00 PM | Men's Hockey
Faber, Lucius and Knies will look to make the U.S. squad this year.
MINNEAPOLIS – A trio of skaters from the Gopher men's hockey program have been named to the USA Hockey's preliminary roster for the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team with Brock Faber, Matthew Knies and Chaz Lucius set to audition for a chance to represent the U.S. at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Among a group of 31 invitees, the Maroon & Gold contingency will open training camp at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich., starting Dec. 12. The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship is set for Dec. 26, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
Gopher Hockey has a proud history at the World Junior Championship with the University of Minnesota being represented at 42 of the 45 events dating back to the inaugural tournament in 1977. Faber is one of six returning players from last year's gold medal-winning squad that also included fellow Gopher defensemen Ryan Johnson and Jackson LaCombe. USA Hockey has earned 13 medals at the World Junior Championship including five gold medals (2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2021).
A product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Faber is an international veteran for the Red, White & Blue. In addition to contributing five points during the gold medal run at last year's World Junior Championship, the defenseman was a Big Ten All-Freshman Team and NCAA All-Regional selection for the Gophers last year with 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in 27 games. This year, the sophomore has seven points (one goal, six assists) in 16 games. A native of Maple Grove, Minn., Faber was the first Minnesotan selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft after being picked up by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (45th overall).
Also a product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Lucius brings significant international experience to the Red, White and Blue. A freshman for the Gophers this season, the forward has six points (three goal, three assists) in 10 games and is coming off a three-point weekend (two goals, one assist) against North Dakota. A native of Grant, Minn., Lucius was selected 18th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and stands as Gopher Hockey's 22nd first round selection.
A native of Phoenix, Ariz., Knies is one of the top performing freshmen in college hockey this season. The forward is tied for the NCAA lead among newcomers with seven goals and is also tied for second on the Gophers squad in points (15) and goals (seven) in 16 games this season. Prior to joining the Maroon & Gold, Knies was a two-year skater for the Tri-City Storm in the USHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Knies in the second round (57th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Among a group of 31 invitees, the Maroon & Gold contingency will open training camp at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich., starting Dec. 12. The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship is set for Dec. 26, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
Gopher Hockey has a proud history at the World Junior Championship with the University of Minnesota being represented at 42 of the 45 events dating back to the inaugural tournament in 1977. Faber is one of six returning players from last year's gold medal-winning squad that also included fellow Gopher defensemen Ryan Johnson and Jackson LaCombe. USA Hockey has earned 13 medals at the World Junior Championship including five gold medals (2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2021).
A product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Faber is an international veteran for the Red, White & Blue. In addition to contributing five points during the gold medal run at last year's World Junior Championship, the defenseman was a Big Ten All-Freshman Team and NCAA All-Regional selection for the Gophers last year with 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in 27 games. This year, the sophomore has seven points (one goal, six assists) in 16 games. A native of Maple Grove, Minn., Faber was the first Minnesotan selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft after being picked up by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (45th overall).
Also a product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Lucius brings significant international experience to the Red, White and Blue. A freshman for the Gophers this season, the forward has six points (three goal, three assists) in 10 games and is coming off a three-point weekend (two goals, one assist) against North Dakota. A native of Grant, Minn., Lucius was selected 18th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and stands as Gopher Hockey's 22nd first round selection.
A native of Phoenix, Ariz., Knies is one of the top performing freshmen in college hockey this season. The forward is tied for the NCAA lead among newcomers with seven goals and is also tied for second on the Gophers squad in points (15) and goals (seven) in 16 games this season. Prior to joining the Maroon & Gold, Knies was a two-year skater for the Tri-City Storm in the USHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Knies in the second round (57th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
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