National Team Development Program
| Team USA | |
|---|---|
| City | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| League | USHL |
| Division | East |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Home arena | Ann Arbor Ice Cube |
| Colors |
Red, White, and Blue |
| General manager | Scott Monaghan & Peter Ward |
| Head coach | Danton Cole & Ron Rolston |
| Franchise history | |
| 1997-Present | Team USA |
USA Hockey also operates the National Team Development Program, based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and composing of a select group of players that have tried out and been selected as the most talented in the nation. The NTDP consists of two teams; the U.S. National Under-18 Team, and the U.S. National Under-17 Team. The teams compete in the United States Hockey League in addition to playing NCAA colleges and in International competition. Until 2009, the NTDP competed in the North American Hockey League. It is not uncommon to see a number of NTDP alumni make it to the NHL. In the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, six first-round selections (including no. 1 pick Erik Johnson) were former members of the NTDP. In 2007, three NTDP members were selected in the first round, with Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk going 1st and 2nd overall respectively. The NTDP plays home games at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.
Notable alumni:
- Rick DiPietro
- Patrick Kane
- James van Riemsdyk
- Erik Johnson
- Keith Ballard
- Dustin Brown
- Jack Skille
- Ryan Kesler
- David Booth
- Chris Higgins
- John-Michael Liles
- Ron Hainsey
- Jack Johnson
- Ryan Whitney
- Phil Kessel
- Ryan Callahan
- Mike Komisarek
- Matt Carle
- RJ Umberger
- Patrick Eaves
- Ryan Suter
- Cory Schneider
- Al Montoya
- Jimmy Howard
- Tim Thomas
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