Penguins defensemen Brooks Orpik and Paul Martin have been named to the United States Olympic Hockey Team. It was announced after today’s Winter Classic game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings.
Orpik will be competing in his second straight Olympics. This will be Martin’s first Olympic appearance after being named to the 2010 USA Team but was left off the final roster after being injured.
Martin currently is recovering from a fractured tibia but is expected to return to the lineup in 2-3 weeks and ready for the Olympics.
TEAM USA ROSTER
Forwards (14): David Backes, Dustin Brown, Ryan Callahan, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler, Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie, Max Pacioretty, Zach Parise, Joe Pavelski, Paul Stastny, Derek Stepan, James van Riemsdyk, Blake Wheeler.
Defensemen (8): John Carlson, Justin Faulk, Cam Fowler, Paul Martin, Ryan McDonagh, Brooks Orpik, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ryan Suter
Goalies (3): Jimmy Howard, Ryan Miller, Jonathan Quick

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