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2013 NHL Draft: Top 15 American Prospects (1-8)
The 2013 NHL Entry Draft is expected to be very exciting for a variety of reasons. The biggest, however, is that this draft class, particularly at the top, is as deep as we’ve seen in a decade. The quality of … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey
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Report: Dan Bylsma will lead U.S. Olympic Team as head coach
Dan Bylsma, head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, will serve in that same role for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, according to Kevin Allen of USA Today. David Poile, as expected, … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 WJC, NHL, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey
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College Hockey Expansion: Nebraska has home if it wants hockey
The formulation of a hockey branch of the Big Ten has continually conjured up hopes of a path towards expansion of college hockey, particularly within the conference. It’s easier said than done for a school to add a sport like … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NCAA
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Patrick Kane Becoming America’s Hockey Superstar
The trophy may have a giant maple leaf on it, but the Conn Smythe has belonged to the stars and stripes of late. Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks was named MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, making him the … Continue reading
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2014 Olympics: With no agreement yet, concern mounts regarding NHL participation
It’s now 17 days since the month of May ended, with no end really in sight of the impasse among the NHL, NHLPA, International Olympic Committee and IIHF on NHL player participation at the Sochi Olympics. Rene Fasel, IIHF president, … Continue reading
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Report: CHL will exclude European goalies from 2014 Import Draft
Recently on this blog, you may have read a post that asked, “Will the Canadian Hockey League ban European goaltenders?” Well, the answer apparently is yes. According to Darren Millard of Sportsnet, the CHL will permit European goalies to be selected … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, USA Hockey
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2014 WJC: USA Hockey Names Evaluation Camp Roster
USA Hockey named a portion of its roster for the 2013 National Junior Evaluation Camp to be held in Lake Placid, N.Y., August 3-10. The 40 players named Thursday will be competing for spots on the 2014 U.S. National Junior … Continue reading
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NCHC Loses Commissioner Jim Scherr to European Games
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is headed for its inaugural season this fall, but it will do so without its big-name commissioner. The conference announced Friday evening that Jim Scherr, former CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee and NCHC commissioner … Continue reading
Peewee Body-Checking Ban: Why Hockey Canada, USA Hockey are Getting it Right
Last weekend, Hockey Canada announced its board of directors voted to eliminate body-checking from the peewee level nationwide. USA Hockey is headed into its third season with no checking in peewee after making a similar decision in 2010, while local … Continue reading
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Will the Canadian Hockey League ban European goalies?
There is an interesting debate about to take place in Canada and it revolves around goalies. Depending on who you ask up north, there is a Canadian crisis in goaltending, as in they’re not the best anymore. This apparent crisis … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey
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The United States of Hockey 