OHL Players and Prospects Named to U.S. National Summer Under-18 Team
USA Hockey has announced its roster for the upcoming 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which will be held in Brno, Czechia, and Trencin, Slovakia from August 11-16. The 23-player roster includes several newcomers to the OHL.
The roster, revealed after the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, includes three goaltenders, seven defensemen, and 13 forwards.
Oshawa Generals forward Brooks Rogowski leads the list, coming off an impressive rookie campaign in which he helped the team secure their second consecutive Eastern Conference title. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound winger from Brighton, Michigan is eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft and will play a crucial role in Oshawa’s plans for the 2025-26 season.
In addition to Rogowski, four players committed to the OHL for the 2025-26 season have also made the roster. These include third-round 2025 OHL Priority Selection pick Levi Harper from the Saginaw Spirit on defense, and forwards Caden Harvey of the Windsor Spitfires, Joseph Salandra of the Barrie Colts, and Jaxon Williams, the son of OHL and NHL alumnus Justin Williams, who will join the Ottawa 67’s.
There are also five players drafted by OHL clubs but yet to sign, as of August 4, who have been named to the Team USA roster.
After finishing fourth in last year’s tournament and winning bronze in 2023, Team USA is aiming for its first gold medal since 2003.
OHL Players and Prospects on the U.S. National Summer Under-18 Team:
Goaltenders:
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Brady Knowling (Saginaw Spirit)**
Defensemen:
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Nick Bogas (Sarnia Sting)**
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Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit)*
Forwards:
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Caden Harvey (Windsor Spitfires)*
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Jack Hextall (Kitchener Rangers)**
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Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)**
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Brooks Rogowski (Oshawa Generals)
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Joseph Salandra (Barrie Colts)*
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Jaxon Williams (Ottawa 67’s)*
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Blake Zielinski (Ottawa 67’s)**
Team USA’s games will be broadcast live on NHL Network in the United States. The team opens the Hlinka Gretzky Cup against Slovakia on August 11, followed by a match against Sweden on August 12. The U.S. wraps up Group B preliminary play against Germany on August 13. The semifinals will take place on August 15, with the medal games on August 16.
Group A consists of Canada, Czechia, Finland, and Switzerland.
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