Minnesota Hockey Players Dominate U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Teams

Minnesota Hockey Players Dominate U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Teams

Walter WebbJan 27, '22

There are more hockey players from Minnesota on the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Teams than any other state.1 Seven native Minnesotans are on the U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, while six native Minnesotans made the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team.

The Minnesotans on the men's roster are:

  • Drew Hellseon
  • Nick Perbix.
  • Sam Hentges
  • Brock Faber
  • Aaron Ness
  • Noah Cates
  • Ben Meyers

The Minnesotans on the women's roster are:

  • Lee Stecklein
  • Kelly Pannek
  • Grace Zumwinkle
  • Hannah Brandt
  • Dani Cameranesi
  • Maddie Rooney

The U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Teams will be sporting new uniforms announced in late November. Jerseys and hoodies will feature a horizontal band with a field of stars around the entirety of the garments with “USA” written within it in white with red trim.

 Reference:

1Adam Hensley. (25 January 2022). Meet the 13 Minnesota hockey players representing Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics. https://www.sctimes.com/story/sports/2022/01/25/olympics-winter-2022-hockey-team-usa-roster-minnesota-players-beijing/6534715001/