The Wild may be done playing, but defenseman Ryan Suter isn't.
Wild defenseman Ryan Suter to play in World Championships
Wild defenseman Ryan Suter has been named to the U.S. Men's National Team that will compete at the World Championships in May.
April 18, 2019 at 5:19PM
Suter was named to the U.S. Men's National Team Thursday that will compete in the IIHF Men's World Championship. The tournament is May 10-26 in Slovakia.
This will be Suter's 14th international appearance and his first at the Worlds since 2009. Suter hasn't competed internationally since the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.
Last season with the Wild, Suter tallied seven goals and 47 points in 82 games after returning from a severe ankle injury that sidelined him for the end of 2017-18.
Team USA will spend three days training in Germany, including a pre-tournament game against Germany on May 7. The U.S. begins play on May 10 against Slovakia. All U.S. games in the tournament will air live on NHL Network.
The United States has medaled in three of the last six World Championships, earning bronze in 2013, 2015 and 2018 for its best stretch since the 1950s.
USA Hockey will announce additions to its roster as players are confirmed. Up to 25 players (22 skaters and three goaltenders) are permitted.
Defenseman Brady Skjei (Lakeville) is currently the only Minnesota native on the roster.
Gritty center Ryan Hartman is adept at drawing penalties and putting his team on the power play.
