The first three players are chosen for team USA

Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane and Seth Jones are the first three players named to the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team it was announced today by USA Hockey.

«It's no secret we're excited about the prospects of our team for the 2022 Games,» said Stan Bowman, general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. «Patrick, Auston and Seth reflect the high level of talent that will make up our final roster as we strive to bring gold back home to the U.S.»

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