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2012 BOB JOHNSON AWARD Johnson Poised For Role As New Captain America Development Program in 2003, the Indianapolis native has answered his country's call whenever asked. This year marked Johnson's 10th appearance representing the United States in international competition. He recorded three goals and an assist to help the U.S. to a 6-2 record, marking its most wins in the World Championships since 1990, and its best winning percentage since 1949. Johnson tallied a power-play goal against France in Team USA's 7-2 win in the tournament opener, and added two power-play goals, including the game winner in overtime, to propel the U.S. past Canada, 5-4. H eading into the United States' quarterfinal rematch against Finland at Jack Johnson shared a little the captain of with USA Today, and the rest of the American sporting public. The World Championships, said the U.S. National World Championship, secret the 2012 IIHF Team, "is the best kept secret in the United States hockey world." "Growing up as a hockey kid, I heard about the Olympics and the World Cup," said Johnson, who was serving his second stint as captain of the U.S. squad. "You don't hear about this tournament. ... But once you get here, you understand it's a huge deal. It's some of the best hockey you will ever play." That's pretty high praise coming from a man who knows a thing or two about competing in international tournaments. Since stepping on the ice as a member of the National Team ver-medal winning squad at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and has par- ticipated in five IIHF Men's World Championships (2007, 2009-12), two IIHF World Junior Championships (2006, 2007-bronze medal) and two IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championships (2004-silver medal, 2005-gold medal). Johnson was a member of the sil- PREVIOUS BOB JOHNSON AWARD WINNERS Created in 1992, the Bob Johnson Award recognizes excellence in international hockey competition during a specific season of play. USA Hockey's International Council selects the winner(s) of this prestigious award, which is named in honor of the late Bob Johnson, who served as executive director of USA Hockey from 1987-90. The Bob Johnson Award is presented by Nike. 2010-11 Ron Rolston (Ann Arbor, Mich.) 2009-10 Ryan Miller (2010 U.S. Olympic Team) 2008-09 2009 U.S. Women's National Under-18 Team 2009 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team 2009 U.S. Women's National Team 2009 U.S. National Sled Team 2007-08 Natalie Darwitz (2008 U.S. Women's National Team) 2006-07 Jim Dunn (2007 U.S. National Junior Team) 2005-06 Erik Johnson (2006 U.S. National Junior Team) 2004-05 Phil Kessel (2005 U.S. National Under-18 Team) Krissy Wendell (2005 U.S. Women's National Team) 2003-04 Ty Conklin (2004 U.S. Men's National Team) Zach Parise (2004 U.S. National Junior Team) 2002-03 Ryan Suter (2003 U.S National Junior/U.S. National U-18 Teams) 2001-02 2002 U.S. Men's & Women's Olympic Teams 2002 U.S. Sled Hockey Team 2002 U.S. National Under-18 Team 2000-01 Darby Hendrickson (2001 U.S. Men's National Team) Eric Weinrich (2001 U.S. Men's National Team) He has amassed 32 points (16- 16) in 69 career games for Team USA, including 18 points (10-8) in 30 games in the IIHF Men's World Championship. "It's an honor and a privilege ... to represent my country on the biggest stage in the world," said the third overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. "I'm just very excited to be in the locker room with all of these guys. I've had the privilege of playing with a lot of them in previous tournaments and wearing the sweater before." Professionally, Johnson plays the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team he was traded to on Feb. 23 after spend- ing parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Kings. N for 12 USA Hockey 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM 1999-00 Rick DiPietro (2000 U.S. Men's National Junior Team) Phil Housley (2000 U.S. Men's National Team) Krissy Wendell (2000 U.S. Women's National Team) 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 Brian Gionta (1999 U.S. National Junior Team) Jenny Schmidgall (1999 U.S. Women's National Team) 1998 U.S. Women's Olympic Team Mike Richter (Team USA – World Cup of Hockey Champions) 1996 U.S. National Team 1994-95 Pat Jablonski (1995 U.S. National Team) 1993-94 Guy Hebert (1994 U.S. National Team) Karen Kay (1994 U.S. Women's National Team) 1992-93 Rob Hearn (International Ice Hockey Official) Brian Rolston (1993 U.S. National Junior Team) 1991-92 Mike Dunham (1992 U.S. National Junior Team) Cammi Granato (1992 U.S. Women's National Team) Ray LeBlanc (1992 U.S. Olympic Team) Mike Richter (1991 U.S. Canada Cup Team) PHOTOS COURTESY OF IIHF IMAGES ON ICE