Pittsburgh Penguins Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic Selected for Team USA at 2024 IIHF World Championship
Alex Nedeljkovic, the goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been chosen to represent Team USA at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. The tournament will take place from May 10-26 in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia. This will be his first time playing for Team USA at the World Championship.
Nedeljkovic, 28, joined the Penguins this season after signing as a free agent on July 1, 2023. In 38 games, he had 33 starts and achieved a record of 18-7-7 with a 2.97 goals-against average, .902 save percentage, and one shutout. During a ten-game stretch towards the end of the season, he went 7-0-3 with a 2.81 goals-against average and .905 save percentage from March 24 to April 11.
The Preliminary Round Schedule for Team USA has been released, with all games set to be broadcasted on NHL Network. With his solid performance during the season and determination to make an impact at the World Championship, Nedeljkovic is ready to showcase his skills on an international stage.