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NHL Draft: Ranking the Top 15 American Eligibles — Part II (9-15)
Previously on The United States of Hockey… I unveiled the first eight players listed on my list of the Top 15 Americans eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Now it’s time for the conclusion. Some of my choices for the … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: Ranking the Top 15 Eligible Americans — Part I (1-8)
It’s that time of year when everyone puts out their rankings and we get a feel for where some of these players will land. Only this year, it’s a little different. Outside of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins being the consensus number one … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: The Players I’ll be Watching Closely in St. Paul
The National Hockey League Entry Draft has gotten bigger every year in its coverage and fan interest. Nowadays, it seems like everyone wants to know everything about prospects. Which is great. It’s showing that hockey fans don’t just want to … Continue reading
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Raw Numbers: USA Hockey Surpasses 500,000 Registered Players in 2010-11
USA Hockey recently unveiled its registration numbers for the 2010-11 season. Let’s just say it was good news for hockey in the United States. During the 2010-11 campaign, USA Hockey had 500,579 hockey players registered throughout the country. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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Tim Thomas: American Hockey Hero
Minutes before NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman handed Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara the Stanley Cup, the commish invited Tim Thomas to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy. For just the second time in NHL history, an American was named the MVP … Continue reading
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The Stanley Cup Effect: When the Local Team Wins, So Does Amateur Hockey (UPDATED)
The best trophy in all of sport will be awarded in Vancouver, B.C., tonight. For the players who hoist the Stanley Cup, a dream is realized and immortality is gained. There’s also a lot to gain for the local hockey communities … Continue reading
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Decision is In: Body Checking Delayed to Bantam Age Level
The hottest topic since USA Hockey’s winter meetings in January was what USA Hockey calls its Progressive Checking Skills Development Program. The program is highlighted by increased body contact at all age levels of hockey, but the part that has … Continue reading
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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster: Forwards, Part II
Having already taken a look at the defensemen and the draft-eligible forwards invited to the National Junior Evaluation Camp, it’s time to close this thing out. Of the 26 forwards invited to camp, 12 have already been drafted by NHL … Continue reading
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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — 2011 Draft-Eligible Forwards
Thursday morning, USA Hockey announced the 4o skaters invited to participate in the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., this August. The camp features candidates vying to earn a roster spot on the 2012 U.S. National … Continue reading
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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — Defensemen
It might be more than six months away, but the first step towards the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship was taken earlier Thursday. USA Hockey unveiled the 40 skaters that have been invited to the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation … Continue reading
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