Ryan Warsofsky, the San Jose Sharks' first-year head coach, has been appointed Team USA's head coach for the upcoming IIHF World Championships. This marks his second time with the team, following a successful campaign in 2023 where they finished fourth. Warsofsky is set to collaborate with USA Hockey officials to build the coaching staff and roster for the tournament happening from May 9 to 25. Several Sharks players are potential participants, including Will Smith and Mackin Celebrini, who may represent Team Canada, with others eyeing Team Sweden opportunities.
"It was a great staff, and it was a great experience," Warsofsky said of the 2023 team. "Obviously came up a little short, but it's in a unique tournament that you need to experience. If you haven't done it, you probably would have some challenges."
Warsofsky, U.S. general manager Jeff Kealty, and assistant executive director of USA Hockey John Vanbiesbrouck will collaborate to finalize a coaching staff and roster for the tournament, which runs from May 9 to 25 in Herning, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden.
The U.S. is set to play its preliminary-round games in Herning, and a handful of Sharks players could also be flying overseas next month.
Forwards William Eklund and Alexander Wennberg, both from Stockholm, and defenseman Timothy Liljegren appear to be candidates to join the Swedish team.
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