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10 // OCTOBER 2017 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM W hile most Americans who visit Europe come home with plenty of souvenirs, the U.S. Under- 17 Select Team is making it a habit of returning from their summer sojourn abroad with the Five Nations trophy in tow. For the sixth time in the last seven sum- mers, a U.S. squad stood atop the podium after running the table in the five-team tournament in Ostrava, Czech Republic, that featured teams from the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Switzerland. This year's squad, which was selected at the conclusion of the Boys' Select 16 Player Development Camp, was led by Pat Ferschweiler, an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings. INTERNATIONAL Championship Six Pack Highlights U.S. Summer Abroad OVER THE YEARS, hockey has become a universal sport, and as such those involved in the game at many levels speak a common language. And now, the stakeholders in the game are speaking with one voice thanks to the Declaration of Principles developed to advance policies, programs and initiatives to create the best possible experience for the entire hockey community. USA Hockey recently joined the NHL, NHLPA and 14 other stakeholders at a gathering in New York City to collectively unveil a set of eight key principles aimed at rededicating the game at every level to the group's core values and beliefs. "All the assembled stakeholders here today by declaration of these principles are declaring that hockey at all levels and in all forms are committed to fostering the positive attributes that the game has to Hockey Creates A United Front COMMUNITY "I am super proud and happy for this group," Ferschweiler said. "The character throughout the lineup is incredible; they are a bunch of hard-working kids who really care. It is a great win for USA Hockey." Grant Silianoff of Edina, Minn., netted seven points to pace the U.S. offensive attack that outscored its opponents, 26-5. Ethan Haider of Maple Grove, Minn., stopped 75 of 80 shots he faced in the tournament, including 47 in the title game. P offer," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. "We are speaking with one voice, and it's a hockey voice." Over the last two years, these stakeholders created a list of commonly shared beliefs to deliver the best hockey experience for participants and their families. These principles are meant to serve as an internal compass to help guide decisions and shift behaviors of hockey organizations, as well as players, parents, coaches, fans, partners and all those who represent and care for the sport of hockey. To learn more about the initiative and to read the Declaration of Principles go to thisishockey.org. O F F T HE D R AW " Th ey a r e a b u n c h o f h a r d - w o r k i n g k i d s w h o r ea l ly ca r e."