Ohio Native Alex Nedeljkovic Named to Team USA for 2024 IIHF World Championship
Alex Nedeljkovic, a 28-year-old goalkeeper from Parma, Ohio, has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. This will be his first time participating in the tournament, and he is thrilled to have the opportunity to represent his country on the international stage.
Nedeljkovic joined the Pittsburgh Penguins this season through free agency on July 1, 2023. In the 38 games he played, including 33 starts, he recorded a record of 18-7-7 with a 2.97 goals-against average, .902 save percentage, and one shutout. His impressive performance towards the end of the season earned him a ten-game point streak, during which 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 in the World Championship has been set, and all games will be broadcasted on NHL Network for fans to follow along. Nedeljkovic is excited about this opportunity and looking forward to representing his country on the ice.
