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NHL to Participate in 2014 Olympics
It took way longer than it should have, but the NHL, NHLPA, IIHF and IOC came to an agreement for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, so NHL players will be made available. The NHL will shut down for 17 days … Continue reading
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Could College Hockey Come to EA Sports’ NHL Franchise?
The NCAA announced Wednesday that it would not renew its licensing agreement with video game giant EA Sports. The NCAA’s name and logo has appeared on EA Sports’ games for 21 years on such titles as NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball … Continue reading
Posted in NCAA, NHL
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College Hockey Roundup: College Friendly NHL Draft, WMU’s Bad Week, NCHC on TV & More
The summer months are usually pretty quiet on the college hockey front. Usually if there’s any news, it isn’t good. There’s been more of a mix over the last few weeks. So to get caught up with the latest, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL Draft
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A Reflection on the Brief, but Impactful Career of Blake Geoffrion
Montreal Canadiens forward Blake Geoffrion confirmed Monday that he will be stepping away from the game of hockey at the age of 25. A freak injury in the form of a depressed skull fracture during an AHL game last November … Continue reading
NCAA vs. CHL: Decommitment Season is Officially Underway
It’s that time of year, when the last buzzer has sounded, the Stanley Cup awarded, the Draft completed and rookie camps just starting off. As the temperature rises this time of year, so does the number of players signing with … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP
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Hockey Participation in U.S. Down Slightly in 2012-13
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
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Fourth of July: America’s Ultimate Hockey Team
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
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2013 NHL Draft: A Look at the Top American Prospects Taken
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
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2013 NHL Draft: Top 15 American Prospects (9-15 & More)
After detailing the top eight of the American class, it’s time to look at the guys who won’t be making the first round, but are still a big part of this U.S.-based draft class. Like many years before, there should … Continue reading
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2014 Olympics: USA Hockey turns to David Poile, Dan Bylsma for Sochi
“We’ve reached a point in our country where winning gold medals is not a miracle, it’s an expectation,” USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio said as he looked out from a podium in New York City Saturday morning. With those expectations, … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 