Three Michigan natives named to 2015 U.S. World University Games roster

usa 300By @MichaelCaples –

USA Hockey announced today their official 2015 roster for the Winter World University Games, and three Michigan natives made the cut.

Billy Balent, Robert Bodette and Connor Schmidt will all represent the Red, White and Blue from Feb. 4-14 in Granada, Spain.

They will be joined by four Michigan natives on the coaching staff, as well.

Forwards

Billy Balent – Waterford, Mich. – Oakland University

Robert Bodette – Garden City, Mich. – Adrian College

Defensemen

Connor Schmidt – New Boston, Mich. – Arizona State University

Staff

Assistant Coach – Dan Phelps – Livonia, Mich.

Assistant Coach – Sean Hogan – White Lake, Mich.

Video Coordinator – Brian Moran – West Bloomfield, Mich.

Media Relations – Jasmine Grotto – Alpena, Mich.