USA Hockey National Team Development Program

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USA Hockey NTDP
USA Hockey NTDP logo.svg
Nickname(s)Team USA
Association USA Hockey
Head coach Nick Fohr
Greg Moore
Home stadium USA Hockey Arena
Team colors   
IIHF codeUSA
USA Hockey NTDP Uniforms 2024.png
IIHF World U18 Championship
Appearances25 (first in 1999 )
Best result Gold medal world centered-2.svg Gold: (2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2023)
Medal record
IIHF U18 World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 Slovakia Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Czech Republic Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Sweden Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 United States Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Belarus Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Germany Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Czech Republic Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Finland Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Switzerland Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Slovakia Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Switzerland Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Belarus Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Finland Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Russia Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Russia Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Germany Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Finland Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Russia Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 United States Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Sweden Team
Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Czech Republic / Slovakia Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1993 JapanTeam
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1994 MexicoTeam
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1996 CanadaTeam
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1999 Czech RepublicTeam
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2000 SlovakiaTeam
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Czech Republic / Slovakia Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Slovakia / Czech Republic Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Slovakia / Czech Republic Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Czech Republic / Slovakia Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1991 JapanTeam
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1995 JapanTeam
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Czech Republic / Slovakia Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Czech Republic / Slovakia Team

The United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) represents the United States in the IIHF World U18 Championship. Additionally the team plays domestically against opponents in the United States Hockey League (under-17 and under-18 teams) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (under-18 team), and other international tournaments. The program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players under the age of 18, and centralize their training. [1] There are two teams in the program: under-17 and under-18. Both teams are based in Plymouth, Michigan.

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History

The stated goal of the NTDP is "to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on the U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice". [1] While enrolled in the NTDP, players stay with billet families.[ citation needed ]

From its founding until 2014–15, the program was based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, playing games at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. However, following that season, the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL relocated, freeing up the what was then known as the Compuware Arena. USA Hockey purchased the facility from Peter Karmanos, renamed it the USA Hockey Arena and moved the NTDP to Plymouth. [2]

The under-17 and under-18 teams play games domestically against opponents in the United States Hockey League (under-17 and under-18 teams) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (under-18 team), as well as three international tournaments for each team plus occasional friendlies. The NTDP teams previously competed in the North American Hockey League until 2009. [3]

The NTDP became part of the annual CHL/USA Prospects Challenge in 2024, a two-game series versus the Canadian Hockey League to showcase the talents of top prospects for the upcoming entry draft of the National Hockey League. [4] [5]

Competitive record

IIHF U18 World Championship

USA U18 Ice Hockey Team in 2011 USA U18 Ice Hockey Team 2011-04-09.jpg
USA U18 Ice Hockey Team in 2011

The United States has won 11 gold medals in IIHF World U18 Championship. [6]

YearResultRankGPWOTWOTLLGFGAPts
Flag of Germany.svg 1999 First round7th place7400338178
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2000 Preliminary round8th place5200322144
Flag of Finland.svg 2001 Quarterfinals6th place6301228146
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2002 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg87001461014
Flag of Russia.svg 2003 Semi finals4th place6 [7] 30021297
Flag of Belarus.svg 2004 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg65001271010
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2005 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg6600028812
Flag of Sweden.svg 2006 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg6510037711
Flag of Finland.svg 2007 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg73112382012
Flag of Russia.svg 2008 Third placeBronze medal icon.svg75002311915
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg76001421218
Flag of Belarus.svg 2010 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg7600133718
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg64200301516
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2012 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg6600027418
Flag of Russia.svg 2013 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg73103251611
Flag of Finland.svg 2014 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg76001311218
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2015 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg75101461317
Flag of the United States.svg 2016 Third placeBronze medal icon.svg76001501118
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2017 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg76100341420
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg74003321912
Flag of Sweden.svg 2019 Third placeBronze medal icon.svg76010441519
Flag placeholder.svg 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [8]
Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Quarterfinals5th place5121120208
Flag of Germany.svg 2022 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg65001471715
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2023 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg76100511020
Flag of Finland.svg 2024 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg76001481518
Flag of the United States.svg 2025 To be determined
Total11 Titles25/27164 [7] 11910430867328345

Hlinka Gretzky Cup

USA Hockey does not send players in the program to this event anymore. The U.S. has been represented by non-NTDP players at this tournament. [9]

YearResultRankGPWOTWOTLLGFGAPts
Flag of Japan.svg 1991Third placeBronze medal icon.svg
Flag of Japan.svg 1992 Semifinals4th place300036180
Flag of Japan.svg 1993Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg
Flag of Mexico.svg 1994Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg
Flag of Japan.svg 1995Third placeBronze medal icon.svg
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1996Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 1997Did not participate
Flag of Slovakia.svg 1998
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 1999Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2000Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2001Did not participate
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2002Preliminary round5th place
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2003 ChampionsGold medal icon.svg5410020109
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2004 Semifinals4th place520037156
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2005 Preliminary round5th place3 [7] 100111114
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2006 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg4210111118
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2007 Preliminary round5th place4200217186
Flag of Slovakia.svg / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2008 Preliminary round7th place4100314213
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2009 Semifinals4th place4200215216
Flag of Slovakia.svg / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2010 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg5211118159
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2011 Preliminary round5th place4120116167
Flag of Slovakia.svg / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2012 Preliminary round7th place4101214184
Flag of Slovakia.svg / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2013 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg53011161410
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2014 Third placeBronze medal icon.svg5210228278
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2015 Preliminary round5th place4200214166
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2016 Runner-upSilver medal icon.svg52201191510
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2017 Preliminary round5th place4110210175
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2018 Semifinals4th place5201224217
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2019 Preliminary round6th place4012113184
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2020Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. [10]
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2021 Preliminary round5th place4200221146
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2022 Preliminary round5th place4200214106
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of Slovakia.svg 2023 Third placeBronze medal icon.svg5300223189
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2024 Semifinals4th place5200320176
Flag placeholder.svg 2025 To be determined
Total1 Title30/35

Record book

Single season [11]

Career [11]

Notable alumni

As of the 2024-25 season, 408 NTDP alumni were drafted in the National Hockey League. [12] This includes Rick DiPietro, Erik Johnson, Patrick Kane, Auston Matthews, and Jack Hughes, all of whom were drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, NTDP alumni Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk were selected 1st and 2nd overall respectively, being the first American-born players selected with the top two picks. A record 17 players were selected directly from the NTDP in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. [13]

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  7. 1 2 3 One game for Drawn
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  10. ↑ "Hockey Canada statement on 2020 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". Hockey Canada.
  11. 1 2 "All-Time NTDP Record Book". USA Hockey. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  12. ↑ "National Team Development Program Draft Picks by Round". USA Hockey. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Record-Breaking 17 Players Selected Directly from NTDP in 2019 NHL Draft". USA Hockey. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
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