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CHL, CHLPA Embroiled in Important PR Battle
The last few days have been bizarre, to say the least. Bizarre, but probably really important. Because the CHLPA does not yet exist as a certified players’ union, what is currently being waged is nothing more than a public relations … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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As The Major Junior World Turns: CHLPA Document Leaked, CHL Offers First Public Statement
Is this real life? That’s the question I keep asking myself with each new revelation regarding the fledgling Canadian Hockey League Players Association. Brandon Sudeyko of “In The O Radio Show” obtained the document the CHLPA has sent to an … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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Just When You Thought Things Couldn’t Get More Bizarre for the CHL…
Georges Laraque gets named as executive director for an entity that might be something somewhat resembling a players’ union for those competing in the Canadian Hockey League… maybe. News began trickling out about this apparent players’ union when a press … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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Tie Domi: Enemy of Cameras, Defender of Coaching Ethics
The Ivan Hlinka U18 Tournament ended Sunday the same way it has each of the last five seasons, with Canada’s Under-18 squad as champion. The team was led by former NHL tough guy and current Kingston Frontenacs bench boss, Todd … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, Whimsy
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U.S. Finishes Seventh at Memorial of Ivan Hlinka
Friday marked the end to a disappointing Memorial of Ivan Hlinka for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team. Finishing the preliminary round with no wins, the U.S. was forced to play in the seventh-place game, defeating co-host Slovakia to finish not … Continue reading
Kitchener Rangers, Michigan Daily Reach Settlement
It appears the drama between the Kitchener Rangers and The Michigan Daily has reached its anti-climactic end as the two sides have reached a settlement according to the Rangers. Steve Bienkowski, COO of the Kitchener Rangers, explained the settlement in a statement today. … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA
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Potential Lockout Could Halt Record Hockey Growth in U.S.
With the most recent comments coming from Gary Bettman and the NHL owners regarding next season, there is valid concern that there might not be a next season. Everyone knows how bad another lockout could be for the NHL, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey
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Windsor Spitfires Appealing OHL Sanctions, What’s Next?
The Windsor Spitfires have filed notice to the Ontario Hockey League that they intend to appeal the sanctions levied by the league as punishment for allegedly violating the OHL’s player benefit and recruitment policies, according to the Windsor Star. We … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NHL
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2012 U.S. WJC Camp Final Wrap Up
Over ten days in Lake Placid, N.Y., many of the top American players under the age of 20 competed as part of the National Junior Evaluation Camp. Starting with 45 players at the beginning, the camp was whittled down to … Continue reading
U.S. Under-18 Select Team — Ivan Hlinka Preview
It might only be August, but one of the big scouting events of the season kicks off Monday in Piestany, Slovakia and Breclav, Czech Republic. The 2012 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Under-18 Tournament will feature a bevy of big names … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL Draft, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey
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The United States of Hockey 