COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski will play for the U.S. National Team in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship.
The team announced Werenski as an addition to the roster on Monday.
Werenski was recently named a finalist for the NHL’s Norris Trophy, which is given to the league’s best defenseman.
He finished the NHL season with 82 points (23 goals and 59 assists) — a franchise record for a defenseman.
The IIHF World Championship takes place between May 9 and May 25 in Sweden and Denmark.
Team USA’s first game will be at 2:20 p.m. eastern time on May 9 against Denmark.