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The Arizona, born in Phoenix, took part in Worlds twice in 2021. In the years since then, he has developed into one of the most productive offensive forces of the hockey – his 158 goals in the last four NHL season are bound in the league in the league.

“The fact that we (Team USA) have not won for such a long time – there is also motivation for it” said NHL Network about his game in this year's tournament. “It is a good time to be able to present myself, to have a good performance and maybe have the chance to do the Olympic team.”

This season, the 6-foot 6 striker with 44 goals with 44 goals with 44 goals-she was bound by Alex Ovechkin in third place, from the Face-Off squad of the United States. He was conjured up as an emergency backup for the championship game on February 20, but watched out of the press box when Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in extra time.

With every contribution to the World Cup, Thompson will strengthen his (already strong) case for a squad square at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

“You would lie if you say it is not in your head,” said Thompson about the Olympic Games. “I think that's great. I think the internal competition within the USA hockey will only make the game grow in America and push each other to do this teams and take part in competitions every year.”

The American squadThe mainly made of established NHL talents also include striker Conor Garland, Shane Pinto and Matty Beniers. Defender Zach Werenski, Brady Skjei and Jackson Lacombe; And goalkeeper Jeremy Swayman and Joey Daccord.