Monthly Archives: September 2013

2013-14 College Hockey Preview: Conference-By-Conference Rankings

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Chris Peters

Though the NHL will grab the hockey headlines all week, college hockey is also on its way back. As most teams fill their schedules with exhibition games this weekend, Ferris State travels to Colgate Saturday for a non-conference game that … Continue reading →

Posted in American Prospects, NCAA | 8 Comments

2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Recap

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Chris Peters

The 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, the second edition of the event, was mostly another success. The game was moderately entertaining and a lot of players showed off some solid skills at this early stage of their draft season. … Continue reading →

Posted in American Prospects, NCAA, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey | 3 Comments

2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Preview

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Chris Peters

On Thursday night in Pittsburgh, 40 39 of the best American-born players eligible for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft will take the ice at the CONSOL Energy Center to compete in the 2014 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. It’s the second … Continue reading →

Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey | 1 Comment

College Hockey All Over National TV in 2013-14 [UPDATED]

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Chris Peters

The 2013-14 season will be a somewhat bittersweet one for college hockey fans around the country. Though realignment takes away some of the tradition, the fact that there will be unprecedented coverage of live games on national television this year … Continue reading →

Posted in NCAA | 5 Comments

Hockey’s Growth in the United States: 2003-2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Chris Peters

Another hockey season is upon us. As NHL training camps open, many hockey players across the country, young and old, are registering for yet another season in the amateur ranks of the sport in the United States. In all likelihood, … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey | 16 Comments

Denver Ticket Plan Aims to Keep North Dakota Fans Out

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Chris Peters

If there’s one thing you can say about North Dakota hockey fans, they’re passionate. That passion makes UND’s among the best, if not the best traveling fan base in all of college hockey. That has occasionally made their away games … Continue reading →

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Concussions in Junior, College Hockey Need More Attention

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Chris Peters

Concussions aren’t going away. Over the last few years, concussions and head trauma have become as much a part of the sports discussion as what you can find in the box scores. As more is learned about the human brain … Continue reading →

Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, USA Hockey | 2 Comments