Monthly Archives: July 2013

Hockey Participation in U.S. Down Slightly in 2012-13

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Chris Peters

When USA Hockey released its membership statistics a few weeks back, there was some good news and bad news. The bad news was that for the first time in four years, hockey participation didn’t grow in the United States. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey | 9 Comments

Fourth of July: America’s Ultimate Hockey Team

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Chris Peters

It’s the Fourth of July in the United States, which means, if you’re like me, you’re celebrating America today. Sure, you might grill a few hot dogs, drink something cold, wear shorts, maybe toss the ball around the yard or … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, Whimsy | 7 Comments

2013 NHL Draft: A Look at the Top American Prospects Taken

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Chris Peters

The 2013 NHL Draft has come and gone. While it wasn’t the flurry of trades and insanity everyone expected, it was still its unpredictable self. I’ve been following the draft most closely since about 2007 and every year I am … Continue reading →

Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey | 4 Comments