JT Miller on Playing for Team USA: “Unbelievable feeling to be wearing the USA sweater at such a high level and….

— Josh Rimer (@JoshRimerHockey) December 22, 2011

More JT Miller:…..I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity to win the gold medal.”

— Josh Rimer (@JoshRimerHockey) December 22, 2011

At the United States of Hockey, Chris Peters says “He plays with speed and power. Unafraid of physical contact, Miller gets to the hard areas of the ice and makes plays. He was the best forward at the 2011 Under-18 World Championship and that international success should carry up to the next level. He’s probably going to have his role on the team fleshed out a bit more in the coming days, but he’ll be contributing component for sure.”

The big key with Miller is watching him and seeing how his game has progressed from Traverse City till now.

• Mon., Dec. 26    Denmark    Edmonton    6 p.m.
• Wed., Dec. 28    Finland    Edmonton    1:30 p.m.
• Fri., Dec. 30    Czech Republic    Edmonton    1:30 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 31    Canada    Edmonton    6 p.m.
• Mon., Jan. 2    Quarterfinals    Calgary    TBD
• Tues., Jan. 3    Semifinals    Calgary    TBD
• Thurs., Jan. 5    Bronze-Medal Game    Calgary    1:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Jan. 5   Gold-Medal Game    Calgary    6 p.m.

All games are on the NHL Network.