In the scheme of the tournament, it wasn’t a really noteworthy game. Team USA beat Korea 13-1 on a Friday in May during the World Championship preliminary round. The U.S. did exactly what it should have done.



It was what happened after that still means something to everyone involved, something that will result in a superstar gathering of American hockey players on Sunday afternoon at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan.



John Johannson had just arrived in Herning, Denmark. Invited as a guest of USA Hockey, the older brother of the late Jim Johannson walked into the American dressing room after the game and looked around. The collection of talent in that room was everything his brother would have wanted.



One of Jim Johannson’s most challenging jobs as assistant executive director of USA Hockey had been convincing top-tier American players to play in the Worlds. Players are tired after a grueling NHL season. Some are hurt. There are contract...