News broke earlier this week that Ottawa Senators’ defenseman Jake Sanderson, who is originally from Whitefish, has been added to the Team USA roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. A new, NHL-sponsored competition,

The United States learned over the weekend it would not have reigning Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Off, Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson actually does have Winter Olympic experience. Sanderson was a sophomore at the University of North Dakota in 2022 when he suited up for one game – Canada vs.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, last year's Norris Trophy winner, will miss the 4 Nations Face-Off with an injury.

Vancouver star Quinn Hughes was ruled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury, with fellow defenseman Jake Sanderson taking his spot on the U.S. roster.

GRAND FORKS — Jake Sanderson is headed to the 4 Nations Face-Off. The former UND defenseman was selected to Team USA as a last-minute replacement for injured defenseman Quinn Hughes. The event is scheduled for Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston, featuring NHL players representing the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden.

The Vancouver Canucks announced that Quinn Hughes wouldn't feature in the 4 Nations Face-Off, but Ottawa Senators D-man Jake Sanderson is the next man up for Team USA.