Monthly Archives: August 2013

PHOTO: 2014 USA Hockey Olympic Jersey Unveiled

There have been minor news nuggets coming out of the U.S. Olympic Camp in Arlington, Va., but one of the more notable events to take place was the unveiling of the 2014 Olympic jersey. And here’s the first look, via … Continue reading

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Team USA Olympic Hockey Jersey History 1920-2010

Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. ET on USAHockey.com, the 2014 U.S. Olympic jersey will be unveiled. It will join a long line of jerseys that have been part of some of the greatest moments in American hockey history. There have been … Continue reading

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U.S. Olympic Camp: Quote Roundup From Day 1

The U.S. Men’s National Team Orientation Camp is officially underway in Arlington, Va., and while the players aren’t on the ice, there’s some interesting info coming out of the camp. Since I couldn’t be there, I’m rounding up some of … Continue reading

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2013 All-American Prospects Game Roster Revealed

Monday, USA Hockey revealed the 40 players invited to participate in the 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in Pittsburgh. The game, which will be held at the CONSOL Energy Center on Sept. 26, features only U.S. players eligible for … Continue reading

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NCAA vs. CHL: QMJHL Rising as Legitimate Player in Recruiting Battle

Once considered mostly an afterthought in the ongoing and ever-present recruiting battle between college hockey and the Canadian Hockey League, the QMJHL has made a more concerted effort to attract top-end talent from the United States. This summer, it may … Continue reading

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NCAA vs. CHL: Summer of Decommitments Rages On

For a pair of teams that play in the Canadian province of Ontario, the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers and London Knights sure love their American players. News broke Saturday night that Christian Dvorak, a highly regarded forward out of … Continue reading

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On the Sochi Olympics, Gay Rights and Expectations for NHL Players

When candidates for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team convene in Arlington, Va., later this month for USA Hockey’s Olympic Orientation Camp, they can undoubtedly be expected to answer this question: “What are your thoughts on Russia’s anti-gay laws?” How … Continue reading

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Report: Three UNO Hockey Players Facing Serious Allegations

According to the Omaha World-Herald, three players from the University of Nebraska Omaha men’s hockey team face allegations of disorderly conduct stemming from an altercation outside a local bar. Witnesses say the players were shouting racial slurs and got into … Continue reading

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2013 U.S. WJC Camp Wrap Up

Every year, USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp provides the staff of the U.S. National Junior Team a great chance to get a close look at its candidate pool under one roof. Normally things start clearing up as some players … Continue reading

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2013 U.S. WJC Camp: USA vs. Canada Recap

The U.S. found a way to finish the camp on a pretty high note with a 5-1 victory over Canada. Team USA got terrific goaltending from Jon Gillies and found the magic on the power play as well. The scoreline … Continue reading

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