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.

U.S. World Junior Watch: What to Watch For at U.S. WJC Camp

The U.S. National Junior Team pre-tournament camp begins Sunday at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, N.Y., with a 5:30 p.m. practice. Twenty-seven players selected by USA Hockey will compete for 23 spots during the camp which will remain in … Continue reading

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OHL Suspension May Cost Noesen World Junior Spot

In a spot of bad timing, Plymouth forward Stefan Noesen has been suspended by the Ontario Hockey League for 10 games for a hit in a Dec. 8 game against the Oshawa Generals. According to IIHF by-laws, the suspension may … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on John Gibson; USA Candidates on TV Tonight; Canada’s Roster Finalized

USA Hockey’s pre-tournament camp opens in New York at the Rangers practice facility Sunday. Stick with United States of Hockey for more camp preview content later today. John Gibson — Goaltender Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.  Birthdate: July 14, 1993 Current Team: Kitchener Rangers … Continue reading

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College Hockey Achieves Major Milestone in TV Ratings [UPDATED]

UPDATE (10:30 p.m. CST): As it turns out, the numbers shared earlier Thursday were not accurate, as a mistake was made in interpreting them. Lepore amended his tweets from earlier today as the NBC ratings were actually 96,000 viewers for Notre … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Seth Jones; Team USA’s CHL-NCAA Dynamic

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Seth Jones — Defense Hometown: Plano, Texas  Birthdate: October 3, 1994 Current Team: Portland … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Habs Will Recall Galchenyuk if Lockout Ends

According to CBC Radio, Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that the team plans to invite Alex Galchenyuk to its abbreviated training camp when (if) the lockout ends, which could impact Team USA for the World Juniors. Here’s what Bergevin … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Sean Kuraly; Players With Most to Prove in Camp

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Sean Kuraly — Center Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Birthdate: January 20, 1993 Current Team: Miami University … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Mario Lucia; Other Candidate Updates

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Mario Lucia — Left Wing Hometown: Plymouth, Minn. Birthdate: August 25, 1993 Current Team: University … Continue reading

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College Hockey Roundup: Finding Love Outside the NHL, December Defections, Goumas on Fire, York Goes for 925

Hockey fans disenfranchised by the NHL and the black hole that appears to be consuming the season may not find comfort soon. For a lot of NHL fans, it’s that league and nothing else when it comes to hockey, and … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Team USA Candidates on TV; What Happens if the Lockout Ends?

As optimism has built and faded and so on and so forth in regards to the end of the NHL Lockout, there’s no better answer now than there was last week as to when this will all be done. While … Continue reading

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