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Jeremy Swayman makes his feelings known after being named to Team USA 4 Nations Face-Off roster

Modified Dec 05, 2024 22:22 GMT

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman expressed pride after being named as a Team USA member for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday. The tournament, featuring top talent from the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden, will take place in February 2025 in Montreal and Boston.

Swayman, a native of Alaska, reflected on the significance of his selection, saying,

"Especially a kid from Alaska, that's a pretty high peak to achieve. I couldn't be more honored... I'm gonna make sure I'm pulling my rope as much as I can."

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Representing Team USA is a high point in his career and he is determined to contribute to the team’s success.

Swayman joins Bruins teammate Charlie McAvoy on Team USA, adding to the roster’s strong NHL presence. The U.S. opens against Finland on February 13.

Team USA's full Roster for 4 Nations Face-Off

Team USA’s roster blends youth and experience, including players like Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes and veterans Chris Kreider and Vincent Trocheck. The tournament marks the first best-on-best international hockey event since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Forwards (13)

Minnesota Wild: Matt Boldy
Winnipeg Jets: Kyle Connor
Vegas Golden Knights: Jack Eichel*
Tampa Bay Lightning: Jake Guentzel
New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes
New York Rangers: Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck
Detroit Red Wings: Dylan Larkin
Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews*
Vancouver Canucks: J.T. Miller
New York Islanders: Brock Nelson
Ottawa Senators: Brady Tkachuk
Florida Panthers: Matthew Tkachuk

Defensemen (7)

Minnesota Wild: Brock Faber
New York Rangers: Adam Fox*
Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin
Vancouver Canucks: Quinn Hughes*
Boston Bruins: Charlie McAvoy*
Carolina Hurricanes: Jaccob Slavin
Columbus Blue Jackets: Zach Werenski

Goalies (3)

Winnipeg Jets: Connor Hellebuyck
Dallas Stars: Jake Oettinger
Boston Bruins: Jeremy Swayman

(*Players selected in June)

Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins won 4-2 against Chicago on the road

The Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Wednesday. The Blackhawks took the lead with Alex Vlasic's goal at 1:23 of the first period. The Bruins tied it at 1-1 when Morgan Geekie scored after his shot slipped through Petr Mrazek’s pads. Brad Marchand gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead with a one-timer in the second period.

Marchand scored again to make it 3-1 with a backhand goal. Jason Dickinson cut the lead to 3-2 for Chicago. Geekie sealed the win with a breakaway goal in the third, making it 4-2. Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves for Boston, who took a third win in a row.

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