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The Stifel US Ski Team has officially named its 2024-25 roster, featuring athletes across various competition groups. This announcement comes from Chief of Sport Anouk Patty, who highlighted the team’s structure for the coming season, segmented into several elite World Cup groups and Europa Cup and NorAm teams.

Recognizing Last Season’s Standout Performers

Six athletes from the Stifel US Ski Team stood on World Cup podiums last season, showcasing the depth and talent of the American squad. Mikaela Shiffrin led the charge, securing multiple victories and winning the slalom title, continuing her reign as one of the all-time greats. Bryce Bennett also won the opening World Cup DH in Gröden-Val Gardena, solidifying his place as a top competitor in speed events.

Other athletes who earned World Cup podiums last season include Paula Moltzan, AJ Hurt, Jacqueline Wiles and River Radamus. Radamus’ standout moment came at his home race in Palisades Tahoe, where he achieved his first World Cup podium on the challenging Red Dog race trail, an impressive accomplishment.

World Cup Teams

The Women’s World Cup roster includes the Tech and Speed teams, while the Men’s World Cup is divided into Slalom, Giant Slalom (GS), and Speed teams. Mikaela Shiffrin, who competes in four events, works independently but joins the Tech and Speed teams as appropriate throughout the season.

Returning Women’s World Cup Tech group athletes include Katie Hensien, Ava Sunshine and Nina O’Brien, all recovering from injuries. Alice Merryweather’s retirement is notable on the Women’s Speed team, while star downhiller Breezy Johnson returns after missing the entire 2023-24 season.

On the Men’s side, the World Cup Speed team welcomes back Erik Arvidsson and Sam DuPratt, both returning from injuries. Bryce Bennett will aim to build on his success from last season, while Bridger Gile, a key Men’s World Cup GS team member, is looking to bounce back from persistent back issues and deliver his best performance this season.

Europa Cup Teams

The Women’s and Men’s Europa Cup teams will also play an essential role in this season’s campaign. Ryder Sarchett returns to the Men’s Europa Cup team after competing for the University of Colorado and securing a Giant Slalom win at the Junior World Championships in France.

On the Women’s Europa Cup Tech team, Stella Johansson will be back in action after injury.

Nor-Am Teams

A feature of this year’s announcement is the inclusion of dedicated Men’s and Women’s Nor-Am teams. These development teams offer promising young athletes a platform to grow and compete at higher levels. Among the notable additions are Jevin Palmquist, selected for the Men’s Nor-Am team through discretionary selection and rookie Paige DeHart, who met the criteria to earn her spot on the Women’s Nor-Am team.

Additionally, Dasha Romanov, who earned World Cup slalom starts last season, will now be part of the Nor-Am team while skiing for the University of New Hampshire. Kaitlin Keane, Emma Resnick, and Finnigan Donley will also return from injuries and compete for the Nor-Am squad.

Looking Ahead to the Season

This season will be pivotal for many athletes recovering from injuries and looking forward to competing at the highest levels. Notably, the 2024-25 season includes the FIS World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, setting the stage for a critical pre-Olympic year, with the 2025-26 season marking the lead-up to the Winter Olympics.

Following this roster announcement, Ski Racing Media will offer profiles of the new standout athletes, including Ryder Sarchett, Jevin Palmquist and Paige DeHart.

Women’s World Cup Tech Team

• Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain Academy, Atomic, Oakley, Age 29, 2024 World Cup Ranks 3rd Overall, 22nd DH, 1st SL, 5th GS, 29th SG. 
• Paula Moltzan, Stifel USST, University of Vermont, Ski and Snowboard Club, Vail, Level Gloves, Oakley, Age 30, 2024 World Cup Ranks 17th Overall, 12th SL, 11th GS. 
• AJ Hurt, Stifel Stifel, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD, Level Gloves, Age 23, 2024 World Cup Ranks 32nd Overall, 31st SL, 15th GS. 
• Nina O’Brien, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain Academy, Level Gloves, Age 26, returning from injury.
• Ava Sunshine, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Burke Mountain Academy, Atomic, Age 22, returning from injury.
• Katie Hensien, Stifel USST, University of Denver, Rowmark Ski Academy, Level Gloves, Age 24, returning from injury.

Women’s World Cup Speed Team

• Lauren Macuga, Stifel USST, Park City Ski Team, Winter Sports School, SHRED, Age 22, 2024 World Cup Ranks 43rd Overall, 33rd DH, 13th SG. 
• Jacqueline Wiles, Stifel USST, White Pass Ski Club, Age 32, 2024 World Cup Ranks 47th Overall, 14th DH, 49th SG. 
• Isabella Wright, Stifel USST, Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, Atomic, Level Gloves, Age 27, 2024 World Cup Ranks 70th Overall, 29th DH, 37th SG. 
• Tricia Mangan, Stifel USST, HoliMont Snowsports, Dartmouth College, HEAD, Level Gloves, Age 27, 2024 World Cup Ranks 103rd Overall, 47th DH, 45th SG. 
• Keely Cashman, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD, Age 25, 2024 World Cup Ranks 104th Overall, 40th DH, 51st SG. 
• Breezy Johnson, Stifel USST, Rowmark Ski Academy, Atomic, Level Gloves, Age 28, Did not compete during the 2024 season. 

Men’s World Cup Speed Team

• Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Stifel USST, Mt Mansfield Ski Academy, Cochran’s Ski Club, HEAD, Age 32, 2024 World Cup Ranks 24th Overall, 8th DH, 19th SG. 
• Jared Goldberg, Stifel USST, Snowbird Sports Educational Foundation, Age 33, 2024 World Cup Ranks 53rd Overall, 27th DH, 23rd SG. 
• Bryce Bennett, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, Oakley, Level Gloves. Age 32, 2024 World Cup Ranks 31st Overall, 5th DH, 38th SG. 
• Kyle Negomir, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Atomic, Level Gloves, Age 25, 2024 World Cup Ranks 94th Overall, 49th DH, 30th SG. 
• Sam Morse, Stifel USST, Carrabassett Valley Academy, TOKO, Age 28, 2024 World Cup Ranks 71st Overall, 31st DH, 31st SG. 
• Erik Arvidsson, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD, Age 27, returning from injury
• Sam Dupratt, Stifel USST, Park City Ski Team, University of Utah, Atomic, Oakley, Age 30, returning from injury. 

Men’s World Cup GS Team

• River Radamus, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Level Gloves, Age 26, 2024 World Cup Ranks 32nd Overall, 46th S, 11th GS, 27th SG. 
• Tommy Ford, Stifel USST, Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, HEAD, Age 35, 2024 World Cup Ranks 82nd Overall, 28th GS. 
• Isaiah Nelson, Stifel USST, Buck Hill Ski Team, Level Gloves, Age 23
• Bridger Gile, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, HEAD, Oakley, Level Gloves, Age 24. Personal NorAm World Cup GS Start Position earned during the 2024 season. 

Men’s World Cup SL Team

• Jett Seymour, Stifel USST, SSWSC, University of Denver, Age 25, 2024 World Cup Ranks 109th Overall, 39th SL. 
• Benjamin Ritchie, Stifel USST, Green Mountain Valley School, HEAD, SYNC shields, Age 23, 2024 World Cup Ranks 112th Overall, 41st. 
• Luke Winters, Stifel USST, Sugar Bowl Ski Academy, SYNC shields, Age 27. 

Women’s Europa Cup Tech

• Stella Johansson, Stifel USST, Aspen Valley Ski, & Snowboard Club. Atomic, Age 21, returning from injury
• Mary Bocock, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, Rowmark Ski Academy, Level Gloves, Age 20
• Elisabeth Bocock, Stifel USST, Rowmark Ski Academy, Level Gloves, Age 19
• Liv Moritz, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, University of Denver, Age 19

Women’s Europa Cup Speed

• Allison Mollin, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD, SHRED, Age 20,

Men’s Europa Cup

• Jack Smith, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Level Gloves, Age 23.
• Cooper Puckett, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, SSWSC, Marker/Dalbello/Völkl, Age 21
• Camden Palmquist, Stifel USST, Team Summit Colorado, Marker/Dalbello/Völkl, SHRED, Age 21
• Jay Poulter, Stifel USST, Stratton Mountain School, Atomic, Oakley, Age 21
• Ryder Sarchett, Stifel USST, University of Colorado, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Age 20
• Stanely Buzek, Stifel USST, Team Summit Colorado, Age 19

Women’s Nor-Am Team

• Kjersti Moritz, Stifel USST,  Middlebury College, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, University of Denver. Age 19, returning from injury
• Dasha Romanov, Stifel USST, University of New Hampshire, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, SHRED, Age 21, returning from injury
• Tatum Grosdidier, Stifel USST, SSWSC, SHRED, Age 20
• Paige Dehart, Rookie, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, HEAD, Age 19
• Emma Resnick, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, SHRED, Age 21, returning from injury
• Katlin Keane, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, HEAD, SHRED, Age 19, returning from injury

Men’s Nor-Am Team

• Colin Hanna, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Age 19
• John Kerbaugh, Stifel USST, Mt Mansfield Ski Academy, Age 18
• Hunter Salani, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, HEAD, Age 19
• Sawyer Reed, Stifel USST, Green Mountain Valley School, SHRED, Age 19
• Roman Elvidge, Stifel USST, SSWSC, SHRED
• Finnigan Donley, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, HEAD, returning from injury
• Jevin Palmquist, Rookie, Stifel USST, Team Summit Colorado, Stifel, Atomic