The NTDP is a Family Affair For Landon Slaggert

The Under-17 forward grew up admiring the NTDP

For Landon Slaggert, all it took was a trip with his dad Andy to watch USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in action and he was hooked. It might have been the elite players or the red, white and blue jerseys but either way, he knew it was something special.

“I remember coming up to a game when I was 5 years old with my dad to watch [former NTDP player and current NHL defenseman] Ian Cole,” Slaggert said. “I just remember watching the USA players on the ice. It was really cool and so special to see the players and team.”   MORE…