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Report: Jackets’ Todd Richards to coach Team USA at Worlds

Columbus Blue Jackets v Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 10: Interim head coach Todd Richards of the Columbus Blue Jackets watches as his team takes on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on January 10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jonathan Daniel

The Columbus Blue Jackets conclude their season Saturday night when they visit the New York Islanders. However, Jackets’ head coach Todd Richards may have a little more coaching to do before enjoying the offseason.

According to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, Richards is expected to be named Team USA’s head coach for the World Hockey Championships.

Richards is no stranger to the international game. The 48-year-old Minnesota native served as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. He was also an assistant coach of the U.S. team at the 2010 World Championship in Germany.

On Wednesday Hockey Canada announced its management staff for the tournament, which begins May 1.

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