Author Archives: Chris Peters

About Chris Peters

Editor of The United States of Hockey. Contributor to CBSSports.com, USA Hockey Magazine and more. Former USA Hockey PR guy. Current Iowan.

2014 Olympics: Zach Parise to Captain Team USA

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Chris Peters

USA Hockey today announced that Zach Parise has been named captain for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. He will be joined by alternate captains Ryan Suter and Dustin Brown. All three players have long and distinguished careers internationally … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: USA Hockey Goalie Masks Through History

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Chris Peters

With the Olympics coming up and each of the U.S. goalies debuting their masks, I figured it would be fun to look at the various masks throughout the history of the Olympics and other national team events. The mask allows … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Jonathan Quick’s Team USA Olympics Mask

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Chris Peters

The U.S. Olympic goaltending race is starting to get interesting with Jonathan Quick playing some of his best hockey in the month of January. Who knows how much he or Ryan Miller will play at this point, but we know … Continue reading →

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Labatt USA Hockey Cans Now Available in Some States

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Chris Peters

A few months ago, Labatt USA advertised that it would be selling its Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light beer in special cans designed like U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey team jerseys from years past. Judging by the reaction I … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics: Checking in on U.S. Olympians in the NHL

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Chris Peters

It has been nearly a month since the roster for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team was announced at the 2014 Winter Classic. With a loaded slate of games in the month of January and opening ceremonies in Sochi … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Ryan Miller’s Team USA Olympic Mask for Sochi is Done

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Chris Peters

When Ryan Miller returns to the U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team, he’ll have some familiar headgear, but with a few alterations. Saturday night, Miller tweeted a picture of his nearly-completed mask for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Here’s a look: … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: RPI-Union Game Ends in Melee, Coaches Being Restrained

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Chris Peters

In what was supposed to be a spirited rivalry matchup between Union College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Albany, N.Y., turned into a little-too-spirited melee. With Rensselaer leading 2-1 with just over a second to play, there was one final … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics Preview: Profile of an Olympian — Phil Kessel

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Chris Peters

With the Olympics less than a month away, United States of Hockey will profile a member of the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team almost daily between now and opening ceremonies. Since we’re conditioned as hockey fans to think … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics Preview: 17 Memorable Goals in USA Hockey History (with video)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Chris Peters

With opening ceremonies just 17 days away, excitement for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games is building. With that in mind, what better way to keep the excitement rolling than to look back at some great moments in American international hockey … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics Preview: Profile of an Olympian — Ryan Suter

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Chris Peters

With the Olympics less than a month away, United States of Hockey will profile a member of the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team almost daily between now and opening ceremonies. Since we’re conditioned as hockey fans to think … Continue reading →

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