Riley Barber has been named captain of the U.S. National Junior Team, USA Hockey announced Sunday. Andrew Copp and Matt Grzelcyk will also wear letters as alternate captains.


Riley Barber (USA Hockey)

Barber comes in as one of three returning players from last year’s gold-medal winning team. The Miami University winger had six points at the last WJC and will be leaned on heavily as a top-line forward for Team USA. Him getting the C puts even more pressure on him to be the go-to scorer he is expected to be and his experience puts him in a position to lead by example. Barber is a Washington Capitals draft pick.

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