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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
Posted in 2014 Olympics, NHL, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey
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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
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
2013 Ivan Hlinka: USA Falls Short in Championship Game
The U.S. Under-18 Select Team made it to the championship game at the Ivan Hlinka for the first time since 2010, but fell just short in the final to Canada, 4-0. Coming off a year in which the team finished … Continue reading
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Wayne Gretzky Trade’s Impact on U.S. Hockey Growth
The NHL has been so closely tied to hockey’s growth in the United States, from the very beginning really. However, there are two significant events that altered the game forever in this country: Southeast expansion and The Trade. Wayne Gretzky … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL
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2013 U.S. WJC Camp: USA vs. Finland Recap
If the U.S. National Junior Team was hoping for a clearer evaluation picture for the first half of the season, I’m not sure they’ve got it with this year’s National Junior Evaluation Camp, but there were a few positives taken … Continue reading
2013 U.S. WJC Camp: USA vs. Sweden Recap — Ivan Hlinka Update
The newly-trimmed roster for Team USA didn’t get off to the best of starts in its first game as one squad. The U.S. fell to Sweden 4-0 Wednesday. It was one of those games that just never had much flow. … Continue reading
2013-14 NTDP U17 Team Roster Announced
When the National Team Development Program announces its roster for the U.S. National Under-17 Team every August, it’s like a glimpse into the future of American hockey. Several players from the team are likely to go on to success at … Continue reading
2013 U.S. WJC Camp: 13 Players Cut From Lake Placid
The U.S. National Junior Team staff cut down its camp roster to 31 players as USA Hockey announced Tuesday morning. That means 13 players previously in camp, including one injured player, are done in Lake Placid. It’s important to remember … Continue reading
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