The Winnipeg Jets, in conjunction with USA Hockey announced on Friday that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named to the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the 2015 IIHF World Championship.
Hellebuyck will join team U.S.A. at the world championship for the second consecutive year after finishing sixth last spring in Belarus after he signed his first professional contract with the Jets organization. The goaltender had just completed his sophomore year with the UMass Lowell River Hawks.
The 2015 IIHF World Championship will take place in the Czech Republic from May 1-17.