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NHL College Free Agent Tracker [Updated April 17]
The college free agent signing season has begun. With teams looking to fill out organizational depth or adding key pieces to their future, the college free agent has become one of the more economically valuable commodities in hockey since 2005. … Continue reading
Posted in NCAA, NHL
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Strong Class of College Free Agents to Hit Market Soon
The college free agent has become one of the more attractive assets to NHL teams over the last few years. The success of a guy like Tampa Bay’s Cory Conacher, who signed after a four-year career at Canisius College, this … Continue reading
NCAA vs. CHL Battle Hits Minnesota High School Ranks
The ongoing recruiting battle between the NCAA and Canadian Hockey League took a new twist this past February, creating what appears to be a new front in the war: Minnesota high school hockey. Last week, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune documented the … Continue reading
Posted in High School Hockey, Junior Hockey, NCAA
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What if the NHL Doesn’t go to Sochi?
As the NHL meets with the International Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation to come to some sort of understanding on the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the seed of doubt has been planted. There’s a chance, albeit a slim … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Olympics, NHL, USA Hockey
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Video: J.T. Miller Caps Remarkable Month with First Two NHL Goals
It’s been an incredible month for J.T. Miller. In January, he helped lead Team USA to gold at the World Juniors, where he was also tied for the team’s scoring lead. That same month he was named to the American … Continue reading
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Remembering Brendan Burke
Editor’s Note: The following was originally published on Feb. 3, 2012. Today is the third anniversary of Brendan Burke’s tragic passing. Since just last year, Brendan’s message of courage and acceptance has become stronger than ever thanks to the efforts … Continue reading
Video: The Beanpot Trot
The Beanpot, which has become one of hockey’s great annual traditions, kicks off today in Boston. If you’re not familiar, the Beanpot is a four-team tournament featuring Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern. It’s pretty much become a two-team race … Continue reading
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Photo: Ice in at Soldier Field for Hockey City Classic
Though the lockout robbed us of the Winter Classic, Chicago is set to host the Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field. The ice is down and the logos painted. Now all they need are the four college teams that will … Continue reading
Posted in NCAA
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Video: Steven Whitney’s From-the-Knees Goal for Boston College
The Boston College Eagles have been skidding of late with losses in four of their last five. Playing struggling Vermont on home ice Friday, BC put an emphatic stop to the slide with a 4-1 win. Steven Whitney helped create … Continue reading
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Pittsburgh Awarded 2013 All-American Prospects Game, WJC on Horizon?
In a joint announcement, USA Hockey and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that the 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game will be hosted at the CONSOL Energy Center next September. Pittsburgh seems like a natural fit to host this second-year … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NHL, USA Hockey, World Junior Championship
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The United States of Hockey 