HERNING, Denmark – Will Butcher (Sun Prairie, Wis.) collected a goal and two assists as the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team earned a 3-2 victory over Denmark here tonight at the KVIK Hockey Arena. The game was Team USA’s lone exhibition game ahead of the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship that begins Friday (May 4).
“This was a good team win in a fun atmosphere,” said Jeff Blashill, head coach of the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team. “We were able to play different line combinations and evaluate some of our special teams play, which was great. What’s important going forward is that we continue to build our game as we get set for the tournament to begin Friday.”
The United States opens tournament play Friday (May 4) when it faces Canada at 4:15 p.m. local time (10:15 a.m. ET). That contest, along with every U.S. tournament game, will be televised live on NHL Network.
For the complete game recap, click here.
Team USA Schedule
2018 IIHF Men’s World Championship
Live on NHL Network
Date Opponent Location Time (Local/ET) Live Broadcast
May 1 Denmark
Exhibition KVIK Hockey Arena
Herning, Denmark W, 3-2 NA
May 4 Canada
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 5 Denmark
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m. NHL Network
May 7 Germany
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 10 Latvia
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 11 Korea
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m. NHL Network
May 13 Norway
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 15 Finland
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 12:15 p.m./6:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 17 TBD
Quarterfinals TBD TBD NHL Network
May 19 TBD
Semifinals Royal Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark 3:15 p.m./9:15 a.m.
7:15 p.m./1:15 p.m. NHL Network
May 20 TBD
Bronze-Medal Game Royal Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark 3:45 p.m./9:45 a.m. NHL Network
May 20 TBD
Gold-Medal Game Royal Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m. NHL Network
NOTES: Cam Atkinson (Riverside, Conn.) was named the U.S. Player of the Game … Dylan Larkin (Waterford, Mich.) and Connor Murphy (Dublin, Ohio) have been tabbed alternate captains alongside captain Patrick Kane (Buffalo, N.Y.) … The initial 23-player roster for the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team was named this past Saturday (April 28) and includes three goaltenders, seven defensemen and 13 forwards. For the full roster, click here … Jeff Blashill (Detroit Red Wings) is serving as head coach for the second straight year … The staff and players of the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team are selected by Bill Zito (Columbus Blue Jackets), general manager of the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team along with members of the U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group that includes Stan Bowman (Chicago Blackhawks), David Poile (Nashville Predators), Ray Shero (New Jersey Devils), Dale Tallon (Florida Panthers), and Jeff Gorton (New York Rangers) … For complete coverage of the U.S. Men’s National Team, click here … The official online home of the 2018 IIHF Men’s World Championship is 2018.IIHFWorlds.com … The U.S. has finished in the top four of the world championship in three of the last five years … USA Hockey’s international council, chaired by Gavin Regan (Potsdam, N.Y.), has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams.
