The United States is looking to become the biggest powerhouse in modern international hockey. In the past, the United States and Russia formerly known as the USSR have been the juggernauts of international hockey. With the creation of the USA National Team Development Program (USNTDP) the United States has brought several superstars to the game in recent years.
Americans like Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews, all of the Hughes Brothers, and of course Matthew, and Brady Tkachuk came from the USNTDP. During his recent interview, Matthew commented on his time at the USNTDP.