U men’s hockey: Rookies to get international taste
Posted on April 3rd, 2008 – 3:31 PMBy Roman Augustoviz
Three incoming freshmen are going to play for the U.S. team in the under-18 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships from April 13-23 in Kazan, Russia.
Twenty of 22 players going are in the national development program in Ann Arbor, Mich. One of the two who isn’t is Roseau High School defensemen Aaron Ness. Also competing for the U.S. team are defenseman Sam Lofquist and forward Jordan Schroeder. Those two have already signed with the U. Ness has not but is expected to.
Ness is listed at 5-10, 170. He turns 18 on May 18. Lofquist is bigger at 6-1, 181. He turned 18 on March 15.
Schroeder is 5-9, 178. He is the youngest of the three. He turns 18 on Sept. 29. Schroeder played in the same event last year.
Here is the schedule for the tournament:
Team USA 2008 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Schedule April 13-23 * Kazan, Russia
Date Opponent Venue Time (Local/EST)
April 10 Denmark (Ex.) Arena Kazan 6 p.m/9 a.m.
April 13 Switzerland Arena Kazan 7 p.m./10 a.m.
April 14 Belarus Arena Kazan 3:30 p.m./6:30 a.m.
April 16 Sweden Arena Kazan 7 p.m./10 a.m.
April 18 Finland Arena Kazan 7 p.m./10 a.m.
April 20 Quarterfinals TBA TBA
April 21 Semifinals TBA TBA
April 23 Bronze Medal Game Tatneft Arena 3 p.m./6 a.m.
April 23 Gold Medal Game Tatneft Arena 7 p.m./10 a.m.
Venue Locations: Arena Kazan (Kazan, Russia), Tatneft Arena (Kazan, Russia)
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