John Hynes of Minnesota Wild to coach U.S. men's national team at world championships in Czechia

John Hynes of the Minnesota Wild has been named the coach of the 2024 U.S. men's national team for next month's IIHF men's world championship in Czechia. USA Hockey announced the appointment on Friday for the event that will take place from May 10-26. Hynes, who also coached the national team in 2016 and '19, finished his first season as coach of the NHL's Minnesota Wild this week, missing the playoffs.