International Play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitor for United States | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| IIHF U18 Championships | ||
| Silver | 2004 Minsk | |
A product of the USNTDP system, Porter made his international debut with the United States as a young 17 year old in the 2003 World Under 18 Championships in Yaroslavl, Russia. After posting 2 points in 6 games to finish out of the medals, in fourth place, Kevin returned in his final year with the Development Program to play in the succeeding 2004 World Under 18 Championships in Minsk, Belarus. In a prominent senior role, Kevin scored 2 goals and 6 assists to place second on the team with 8 points as USA went on to claim the Silver medal, losing 3-2 to Russia in the final on April 18, 2004.
During a successful freshman year with the University of Michigan, Porter was added to the Team USA side hosting the 2005 World Junior Championships in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Porter amassed 3 goals and 5 points in 7 games. He scored in the Bronze medal game against the Czech Republic, however again missed the medals and finished fourth. Porter was selected to his fourth junior tournament as a sophomore with Team USA at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Vancouver, Canada. As Captain of the United States, he led the team to a second consecutive fourth place finish, compiling 6 points in 7 games to be named as Team USA's best forward by his teammates.
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