Nine players with Minnesota ties were named to the 2022 Men's U.S. Olympic Team on Thursday, joining the nine players with Minnesota ties who were named to the U.S. Women's Olympic Team on Jan. 1. Here's a look at each group:
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Player / Hometown / College team
Noah Cates / Stillwater / Minnesota Duluth
Brock Faber / Maple Grove / Gophers
Drew Helleson / Farmington / Boston College
Sam Hentges / New Brighton / St. Cloud State
Matthew Knies / Phoenix / Gophers