The 2021 World Juniors Championship is set to take place next month in Edmonton, Alberta and Team USA is starting to take shape. USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster for the tournament, comprised of 29 players, who will participate in a selection camp in Plymouth, Mich. starting on Dec. 6. The final roster will be announced on Dec. 13.
Among the 17 forwards is San Jose Sharks 2020 draft pick Thomas Bordeleau. A native of Houston, Texas, the 18-year-old was selected in the second round (38th overall) out of the US National Team Development Program this past October.