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If I had to leave Ireland and go to a new IIHF country, I’d definitely pick USA. I actually started my international career with USA before transferring to Ireland. I am born and raised in the USA and have a ton of pride for my country. Wearing the USA flag on my uniform was and would be an honor if I went back to that nation. I also think that USA hockey is in such a great spot and has been on the rise, so to be a key figure in my country as it relates to growing the game would be a true honor. USA also has some good rivalries with nations like Canada. Right now, I am not so sure Ireland has true rivals, so playing for USA would make it that much more competitive when it comes to some competing nations and those matchups. I do not want to move on from Ireland, but USA would definitely be my first choice if I had to move.