Three Blackhawks Expected To Represent USA at World Championships

During the Chicago Blackhawks’ exit interviews just over one week ago, Oliver Moore told the media he plans to play for the United States at the upcoming 2026 World Championships, which begin on May 15 in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland. According to a report from Scott Powers of The Athletic on Friday, two other members of the Blackhawks’ 2025-26 squad are expected to join Moore on the Americans’ roster. Sounds like Oliver Moore, Wyatt Kaiser and Sam Lafferty will all be playing for the U.

S. at the upcoming Worlds. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) April 24, 2026 Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser and forward Sam Lafferty, who’s set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, are also in line to represent the United States in a couple of weeks.

Kaiser, 23, has donned the Red, White, & Blue on a couple of occasions in his career. He most notably played in the 2022 U20 World Junior Championship, where he recorded two goals and one assist in five games. Kaiser also appeared in the 2020 U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Lafferty, a 31-year-old veteran, played for Team USA at the 2022 World Championships, tallying one goal and two assists for three points in 10 games. The Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, native was also a member of the Blackhawks when he last represented his country. Despite being the youngest of the three, the 21-year-old Moore has by far the most experience playing for the United States.