Guerin named USA's GM for 4 Nations, 2026 Olympics

Minnesota Wild president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Guerin was named GM for Team USA at the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and 2026 Olympics, USA Hockey announced Thursday.

Guerin, 53, has been the Wild's GM since 2019. He represented the United States as a player at three Olympics and two World Cups, winning the 1996 World Cup and capturing silver at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

"It's an honor beyond belief to be asked to do this, and I couldn't say yes quick enough," Guerin said. "I am so thankful to USA Hockey for this opportunity. ... I've been fortunate enough to have many great days in hockey, and this is among the very best."

Guerin was tabbed as the United States' GM for the 2022 Beijing Olympics but ultimately didn't fulfill the role when NHL players didn't participate.

"With the NHL asking the competing teams to name their first six players for the NHL 4 Nations Faceoff early this summer, it was important for us to name a general manager, and we couldn't be happier to have Bill engaged for both that event and the Olympics," USA Hockey's assistant executive director John Vanbiesbrouck said.

"He brings the same level of competitiveness to his role as a general manager as he did as a player on the ice and that's a real benefit."

The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is a new event scheduled for February 2025 that will feature teams from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.

The United States last medaled in men's hockey at the Olympics in 2010.

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