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.

College Hockey Roundup: Reg. Season Champs; MSU-Moorhead Won’t Go D1; Coaches vs. HCA; Frozen Four on TV

The college hockey season is drawing to a close. Three conferences have already crowned regular season champions, while the WCHA and Hockey East will do the same this weekend, with a lot still up for grabs heading into the final … Continue reading

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Paul Kelly Explains Surprise Resignation, What May Come Next

In the days following Paul Kelly’s abrupt resignation from College Hockey, Inc., speculation and various reports have surfaced as to the reasoning behind the surprising end to Kelly’s tenure. Aside from a radio interview in Toronto Wednesday night, Kelly’s version … Continue reading

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USofH on the Air — USA Hockey Magazine Podcast

Earlier Thursday, I joined Harry Thompson, managing editor of USA Hockey Magazine, on the USA Hockey Magazine Podcast to cover a variety of topics. Harry and I talked about the United States of Hockey, my time at the National Team … Continue reading

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College Hockey Roundup: Paul Kelly Resigns; More Trouble at BU; Hunwick for Hobey?

Early Monday evening, it was announced that Paul Kelly was resigning from his post as executive director of College Hockey Inc. The announcement came from the Hockey Commissioners Association, which oversees College Hockey Inc. The news came as a total … Continue reading

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HWAA: Top 10 USA Hockey Jerseys of All Time

In honor of Hockey Weekend Across America’s Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey Day, I decided to put together a little list for you. The U.S. National Team jerseys USA Hockey has trotted out over the years have been mostly good. … Continue reading

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NHL, Seattle Could Be Good Fit

In addition to the looming trade deadline, relocation will be a big part of the NHL conversation after San Francisco businessman Chris Hansen unveils his plan to bring a new  sports arena in Seattle Thursday afternoon. The hedge fund wizard … Continue reading

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American Prospect Update: Five Nations, Vlad Dzurilla Recaps; Links

Well, it wasn’t the finish the U.S. National Under-18 Team wanted. Posting a 2-0-0-2 record at the 2012 U18 Five Nations Tournament resulted in third place for Team USA, finishing behind tournament champ Sweden and Finland. It’s a bit of … Continue reading

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Hockey Weekend Across America Preview

Five years ago, Hockey Weekend Across America began as a way for USA Hockey to lead the country in a nationwide celebration of the sport. Every year it has gotten bigger and better and the fifth edition of HWAA should … Continue reading

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College Hockey Roundup: Ferris State (!?); Ugly Hits Mar Weekend; Beanpot Final

Raise your hand if you thought Ferris State would be the first team in college hockey to reach 20 wins this year. If you raised your hand, you’re a dirty liar, or you are the mother of a Ferris State … Continue reading

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NCAA vs. CHL: Strengthening NLIs, Opening College Hockey to CHLers

The recent article in the Grand Forks Herald, in which Brad Schlossman interviews North Dakota head coach Dave Hakstol has stirred up a bit of NCAA vs. CHL conversation. It usually doesn’t take much to get tempers flaring in this … Continue reading

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