The 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship is set to kick off in Czechia, and five former Boston University men’s ice hockey standouts are set to compete. Joel Farabee, Brady Tkachuk, Alex Vlasic, and Trevor Zegras will represent the United States, playing under head coach John Hynes (’97). Ahti Oksanen (’16) will once again be on Finland’s roster.
All four Team USA skaters had successful seasons in the NHL. Farabee had a career year with the Philadelphia Flyers, setting personal bests in goals, assists, and points. Tkachuk, who captains the Ottawa Senators, scored a career-high 37 goals. Vlasic, who recently signed a six-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, contributed offensively while playing significant minutes. Zegras had a shortened season due to injury but still managed to put up points for the Anaheim Ducks.
Hynes had a solid season with a winning record and now coaches the Minnesota Wild. Oksanen played in Sweden and had a productive season with Oskarshamn IK. The tournament’s preliminary round begins on Friday, with Finland taking on Czechia and the United States facing Sweden. The full schedule can be found online, and all Team USA games will be broadcast on NHL Network
