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American Prospect Update: Who To Watch in the USHL This Year
The American Prospect Update has returned, which can only mean hockey season has arrived. OK, once you finish your celebratory dance party for one, come on back and read the rest of this post… The USHL Fall Classic kicks off … Continue reading
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Johnson, Sauer, Rossi and Pulford Named 2011 Lester Patrick Award Recipients
The Lester Patrick Award is given annually for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The NHL announced Tuesday that this year’s recipients include Mark Johnson, a former NHLer, current University of Wisconsin women’s hockey head coach, and of … Continue reading
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American Prospects to Watch at NHL Training Camps
NHL Training camps have opened up and there are many up-and-coming American prospects competing for roster spots. Some are taking part in their first pro camps, while others are looking to build upon previous experience in an effort to improve … Continue reading
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What’s Happening with USofH?
You may have noticed a slow trickle of content on the blog of late, and for that, my apologies. But the days without posts are for good reason . Since the blog started in December of 2010, this is the … Continue reading
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International Hockey Community in Mourning
They say the hockey community is small. However small, it is just that, a community. Tragedy has come in various doses this summer, but none bigger than the one that collectively sank the hearts of our tight-knit group. At least … Continue reading
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Reexamining Fighting in Junior Hockey
The tragic death of Wade Belak, another hockey player gone too soon this summer, is plainly gut-wrenching. My first reaction to hearing the news of Wade Belak was, not again. The hockey community has taken another direct shot, and this … Continue reading
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NCAA vs. CHL: The Best Thing You’ll Read About The Battle
It is not often on this blog that I’ll write a post based on a story written by someone else. I’ve always felt that the primary goal of USofH was to bring you news and opinion you couldn’t get just … Continue reading
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College Hockey’s Drama-Filled Summer Rides On
Another week, another dramatic announcement in college hockey. The WCHA has extended invitations to five remaining schools in the CCHA (Alaska, Bowling Green, Ferris State, Lake Superior State and Western Michigan), essentially merging the two conferences devastated by the Big … Continue reading
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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Forwards
Based on yesterday’s post, we know the U.S. National Under-18 Team has really solid goaltenders and defensemen, but the forwards aren’t exactly dragging the team down. With a very versatile crop of forwards, the NTDP has both depth and talent. … Continue reading
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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Goalies & Defensemen
There was little drama with the players that went from last year’s U.S. National Under-17 Team to this year’s Under-18 Team at the National Team Development Program. That said, it wasn’t devoid of turnover as USA Hockey officially released the … Continue reading
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