Nick Abruzzese (Slate Hill, N.Y.) was a 2019 Toronto Maple Leafs fourth-round draft pick. (Fred Kfoury III/Getty Images)
On Thursday, USA Hockey announced its men's team for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which are set to take place Feb. 4-20 in Beijing, China.
The Tri-State area received three nominations to the roster, including forwards Nick Abruzzese (Slate Hill, N.Y.) and Kenny Agostino (Morristown, N.J.), and goaltender Strauss Mann (Greenwich, Conn.). Their paths to the Olympic stage are unique, but they have earned the opportunity, provided their successful careers.
Here, New York Hockey Journal breaks down each player's journey to Beijing and their potential impacts for Team USA.
