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  • How a Birmingham native became Team USA’s newest World Juniors star

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• Penguins Prospect Will Horcoff Selected to Represent Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Championship (nhl.com) — A Birmingham native, Will Horcoff, has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Championship, highlighting local talent on an international stage. The University of Michigan star leads the nation in goals this season and will skate in a packed holiday schedule of preliminary games starting December 26 in Minnesota.
   

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