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Compher, Boston College freshman forward Ryan Fitzgerald, New Hampshire defenseman Brett Pesce, Edmonton Oil Kings forward Henrik Samuelsson and Sarnia Sting defenseman Anthony DeAngelo.<\/p>\n<p>One more cut will take place prior to the tournament start on Thursday, Dec. 26.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are pleased to have settled on our three goaltenders and seven defensemen for the tournament,&#8221; said Jim Johannson, general manager of the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team and also the assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey, in a statement. &#8220;Due to a medical matter, we are still evaluating our forwards and expect to make a final decision by our first game on Dec. 26.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. begins defense of its gold medal against the Czech Republic on Thursday (Dec. 26) at 5:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. EST). 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