BUFFALO-- Forward Luke Kunin of the University of Wisconsin was named captain Sunday for the United States at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
The U.S. is conducting selection camp this week at HarborCenter to determine the 23 players who will make up the roster at the 2017 WJC.
Defenseman Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins) of Boston University and forward Colin White (Ottawa Senators) of Boston College were named alternates. McAvoy and White are returning players for the United States at the tournament.
Luke Kunin named captain for United States at WJC
Wild forward prospect no stranger to leadership role on international stage
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