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Tortorella Elected President of the United States of Hockey
After a lengthy campaign that lasted literally dozens of hours, John Tortorella was elected the first President of the United States of Hockey by a wide margin. Brian Burke put on a late surge that raised concern in the Tortorella … Continue reading
ELECTION DAY SPECIAL: Vote for the next President of the United States of Hockey
Nov. 6 is Election Day in the United States of America. Tuesday, about half as many people who vote for American Idol will choose between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The future of the country is in the people’s … Continue reading
Posted in NHL, USA Hockey, Whimsy
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2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament Preview
The 2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament gets underway Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Mich., at the home rink of the National Team Development Program. The U.S. National Under-18 Team, made up almost primarily of full-time NTDPers, will welcome U18 national teams … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft, NTDP, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey
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World Junior A Challenge Team USA Preview
The 2012 World Junior A Challenge will kick off tonight in Yarmouth, N.S. The U.S. Junior Select Team, comprised primarily of players from the United States Hockey League, will look to redeem itself after a disappointing third-place finish at last … Continue reading
Looking Back at the Soap Opera that is (was?) the CHLPA
RIP, CHLPA. You died as you lived… One ball of crazy after the other. If you’ve been following the news surrounding the proposed Canadian Hockey League Players Association, you now know one thing for sure. It’s a complete and utter … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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VIDEO: NTDP’s Kevin Labanc Scores Dazzling Shootout Goal
There was just one game on the USHL schedule last night and was it ever a doozy. The Dubuque Fighting Saints put their perfect 9-0-0 record on the line against the U.S. National Under-18 Team in Ann Arbor. After finishing … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft, NTDP, USHL
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Top American Prospect Seth Jones Scores Pretty Goal
Seth Jones is best known for his ability in the defensive end, but his offensive instincts probably don’t get the credit they deserve. The top U.S. prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and No. 1 overall contender has 10 … Continue reading
Checking in with the USHL: Power Rankings and Prospects to Watch
The United States Hockey League is now a month into the 2012-13 season. The only Tier 1 Junior A league in the U.S. is having another great year already with plenty of NHL Draft prospects emerging and some long-suffering teams … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft, USHL
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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Rocco Grimaldi; Candidate Update
With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading
USA Hockey Celebrates 75th Birthday Today
For 75 years USA Hockey has helped the game grow across the country. The governing body for hockey in the United States has grown so much itself in those 75 years and is probably stronger today than ever before. Formerly … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 