Two Steel Players Off To Play For USA

Bensenville (October 22, 2008) - Defensemen John Moore and Max Nicastro were both selected to play for USA in the World Junior A Challenge. 

The roster consists of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.  All 22 players come from the USHL. 

When asked about being selected to the team, Colorado College recruit John Moore said "I am honored to be representing my country at the Challenge, there are a lot of great players on the team and I look forward to getting up there and playing with them.  It will be a great opportunity. "

Detroit Redwing 2008 draft pick, Max Nicastro, will be a second year veteran of the USA squad.  Currently Nicastro has a 1-4-5 line in 5 games played, which is tied for second best on the Steel team.  Right behind Nicastro is Moore with a 1-3-4 line in 5 games played. 

In addition to Team USA, other participants will be Belarus, Germany, Russia and two teams from Canada, one from the eastern part of the country and one from the western part of the country.  Team USA's game against Germany on November 4 will be their first of the event.  All of the games in the event will be played at Camrose's Edgeworth Center.