SUNRISE, FL. – USA Hockey announced today that Panthers Assistant General Manager Brett Peterson has been named general manager for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships in Prague and Ostava, Czechia, from May 10-26.
A native of Northborough, Mass., Peterson will serve as general manager of the team for the first time.
Supporting Peterson in the player selection process will be the U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group, a collection of NHL general managers that includes Kevyn Adams (Buffalo Sabres), Chris Drury (New York Ranger), Tom Fitzgerald (New Jersey Devils), Mike Grier (San Jose Sharks), Bill Guerin (Minnesota Wild), Lou Lamoriello (New York Islanders), Chris MacFarland (Colorado Avalanche), Don Waddell (Carolina Hurricanes) and Bill Zito (Florida Panthers).
Peterson was named the Assistant General Manager of the Florida Panthers on Nov. 17, 2020. Prior to joining the Panthers, he served as the Vice President of Hockey for Wasserman Media Group.
Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito has previously served as general manager for Team USA at the 2018 World Championship, securing the bronze medal in a 4-1 victory over Team Canada. Prior to his appointment to general manager for Team USA, Zito served on the management staff for the 2015 U.S. Men’s National Team that claimed a bronze medal at the 2015 IIHF Men’s World Championships in Ostrava and Prague, Czech Republic.
Florida Panthers media relations contributed to this column
