Chris Peters
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees?
After reading USA Hockey’s press release recapping its Winter Meetings, something caught my eye: In regard to rule changes, much conversation took place about the proposed modification that would prohibit body checking in games for youth hockey players until they … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, Youth Hockey
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Like The United States of Hockey on Facebook
The United States of Hockey is now on Facebook. Head on over there, check out the new page and make sure to “Like” it. Please share it with your friends, as well. Every time we have a new post on … Continue reading
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Tuesday American Prospect Update
Starting today, every Tuesday we’ll have a weekly American Prospect Update featuring evaluations, commentary, links and Q & A’s with 2011 Draft Eligible prospects. Our first Q & A will be coming up next week. So for now, enjoy the inaugural edition … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL Draft, NTDP
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Minor Leagues, Big Gains
Those of us that were lucky enough to have grown up in or near a city with a major professional hockey team might not realize just how spoiled we were. Having the greatest hockey players in the world in your … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, Minor League Hockey
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NBC’s Hockey Day in America Great for U.S. Hockey Fans — Afternoon Links
We’re just a month away from USA Hockey’s celebratory Hockey Weekend Across America. This year, NBC has gotten into the act and on Sunday, Feb. 20, it will have SIX HOURS of hockey coverage. With three regional NHL broadcasts and … Continue reading
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Burlington Ready to Welcome World in 2012
USA Hockey today announced that Burlington, Vt., has been selected to host the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women’s Championship. The tournament will be held April 7-14, with the University of Vermont’s Gutterson Fieldhouse serving as the primary site … Continue reading
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REPORT: Burlington To Host 2012 World Women’s Championship
The Burlington Free Press is reporting that Burlington, Vt., will host the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women’s Championship. USA Hockey sent out a media advisory on Monday stating “A major announcement from USA Hockey regarding an upcoming international … Continue reading
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USA Hockey Report: Membership Continues to Climb
According to USA Hockey’s most recent Facebook update, membership is on its way up: Registration for the 2010-11 season continues to outpace last season! As of Dec. 20, there were just over 464K players and 52K coaches registered with USA … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, Youth Hockey
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Where Do They Come From? A Look at Americans in the NHL
Earlier in the week, I wrote a piece on where the American players listed on Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings were getting scouted from. Today, I wanted to take a look at the Americans currently playing in the NHL, and where … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL
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Mr. USA Hockey
Since I started the blog, I’ve been asking myself what player best embodies American hockey today. Who is the guy that I think of first when I think of USA Hockey Yesterday I posed the question on this blog and … Continue reading
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