Former Colorado College defenseman Jaccob Slavin was one of 23 players selected to the U.S. National Men's Team roster that will compete in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, Feb. 12-20, in Montreal and Boston, announced Wednesday by USA Hockey.
 
Slavin, from Erie, Colo., is currently a defenseman and alternate captain for the Carolina Hurricanes. He played two seasons at CC, earning the NCHC Rookie of the Year in 2014 and first-team all-NCHC honors in 2015 before signing with the Hurricanes.
 
The U.S. National Team includes 15 forwards, seven defenseman and three goaltenders and features three Stanley Cup champions; four NHL captains and 10 alternate captains; and 22 players who have previously represented the U.S. in top international competition with a combined 47 medals, including 20 gold.
 
An international tournament being staged by the NHL and NHLPA, the 4 Nations Face-Off will include teams of NHL players representing the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden.