St. Louis Blues’ Kevin Hayes, Matthew Kessel Named to Team USA’s IIHF World Championship Roster

The 2024 IIHF World Championship is set to take place from May 10-26 in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia. St. Louis Blues forward Kevin Hayes and defenseman Matthew Kessel have been added to Team USA’s roster for the tournament. Hayes will be making his third appearance for Team USA, having previously played in 2014 and 2017. Kessel, on the other hand, will be making his first appearance for Team USA.

Kevin Hayes, a Dorchester, Massachusetts native who hails from the Boston area, has been playing with the St. Louis Blues since his debut in the 2019-20 season. In his first year with the Blues, Hayes recorded 56 points (31 goals, 25 assists) and 86 penalty minutes in 81 regular-season games. With a decade of NHL experience under his belt, Hayes has amassed 415 points (168 goals, 247 assists) and 217 penalty minutes in