Posted on Fri, May. 21, 2004
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Amonte, JR, Esche picked for U.S. team


Daily News Wire Services

 

Flyers forwards Tony Amonte and Jeremy Roenick and goalie Robert Esche have been selected to play for the United States in this summer's World Cup of Hockey.

Detroit defenseman Chris Chelios and Dallas forward Mike Modano are among 13 players back to defend Team USA's championship. San Jose coach Ron Wilson will be the coach.

Other forwards chosen are Dallas' Bill Guerin, Detroit's Brett Hull, Colorado's Steve Konowalchuk, Boston's Brian Rolston, Ottawa's Bryan Smolinski, St. Louis' Doug Weight and Keith Tkachuk, the New York Islanders' Jason Blake, Calgary's Craig Conroy, Buffalo's Chris Drury, Washington's Jeff Halpern and New Jersey's Jamie Langenbrunner.

Defensemen picked are Detroit's Derian Hatcher and Matthieu Schneider, Toronto's Ken Klee and Brian Leetch, Calgary's Jordan Leopold, Los Angeles' Aaron Miller and New Jersey's Brian Rafalski.

Edmonton's Ty Conklin and the New York Islanders' Rick DiPietro are the other goalies.

The tournament will be held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 14.