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World Jr. A Challenge: Preliminary Round Recap
The U.S. Junior Select Team came in to the World Junior A Challenge as three-time defending champ and the likely favorite to take its fourth title. With a team full of USHL players and the two best Americans skating in … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft, U.S. National Teams
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Try Hockey For Free Day Attracts More Than 11,000 Youths
This past Saturday, more than 11,000 kids tried hockey for the first time. Children between the ages of four and nine got to skate, handle a puck, play some games and wear the equipment that looks so cool on TV. … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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American Prospect Update: Four Nations Cup Previews
In a player’s NHL Entry Draft-eligible year, how he plays against his draft peers can have a big impact on how that player is viewed by scouts. That is a big reason international competition can be so important for a … Continue reading
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Blockbuster Deal in USHL Includes Top Draft Prospect, Questions
The big news in the prospect world over the last few weeks has been the flurry of trades occurring in Junior hockey. Most of the trades were going down in the Ontario Hockey League, with the biggest being top American … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft
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This Week In The United States of Hockey
It’s been a bit of a lighter content week here at USofH, due to some early-in-the-week travel and various projects, so I figured we should get caught up on what turned out to be a fairly busy week in American … Continue reading
USofH on the Air: Gospel of Hockey Podcast (11/3/2011)
I’ll be joining Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder on the triumphant return of the Gospel of Hockey podcast at 6:30 p.m. ET on Blog Talk Radio. We’ll be chatting about the U.S. roster for the World Junior A Challenge, how … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Blog News, Junior Hockey, NTDP, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Bill Arnold
Bill Arnold — Center Hometown: Needham, Mass. Birthdate: May 13, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/215 Current Team: Boston College (HEA) NHL Rights: Calgary Flames (2010, 4th Rd., 108th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2009-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, 2010); U.S. Under-17 Select … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: World Junior A Challenge Preview
It’s November, which means we’re nearing the International Ice Hockey Federation’s first international break. Each year, the IIHF has windows in which European clubs take time off to allow their players to compete in various international tournaments including the World … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jon Merrill
Jon Merrill – Defenseman Hometown: Brighton, Mich. Birthdate: February 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’3″ / 206 Current Team: University of Michigan (CCHA) NHL Rights: New Jersey Devils (2010, 2nd Rd., 38th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: October Rankings Reviewed, Links
As all of the players continue to compete for a higher draft standing, we now know where the actual NHL Entry Draft will be held. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirmed via sources what has been rumored for months. … Continue reading
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