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Michigan State Hire Makes Waves
The seismic event that was the official announcement that the Big Ten hopes to add men’s ice hockey to it’s roster of sports Monday was followed up by another smaller, but incredibly significant development Wednesday. Michigan State University shocked the … Continue reading
American Prospect Update: Field Trip to Dubuque
Last Saturday I had a chance to take in the U.S. National Under-18 Team’s road game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at the brand new Mystique Ice Center. First off, let me say that Mystique is a perfect facility for … Continue reading
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Big Ten Hockey: Good for the College Game?
The college hockey landscape, for better or for worse, is changing. Yesterday, the Big Ten announced this little bit of news: The directors of athletics of Big Ten institutions which sponsor men’s ice hockey unanimously announce their intention to recommend … Continue reading
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NTDP’s First Seven Commits for 2011-12 Unveiled
If you hadn’t heard, the National Team Development Program announced the first seven players to commit to be part of the 2011-12 U.S. National Under-17 Team Saturday. The announcement came the day before 45 players arrived in Ann Arbor to … Continue reading
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Man With the Golden Touch?
One would have to think USA Hockey had one man in mind when thinking about who to hire as the head coach for its 2012 U.S. National Junior Team. It was announced today that Dean Blais will return behind the bench … Continue reading
Dean Blais to Coach 2012 U.S. National Junior Team
Dean Blais, head coach of University of Nebraska Omaha and the 2010 World Junior Champions will return as head coach for Team USA at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship. Full reaction coming up a little later right here on … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: High School Wrap Up & Look at ISS Rankings
Pretty much across the entire country, the high school hockey season has ended with many state championships played last weekend. The cream of the high school crop has always been Minnesota and this year, it certainly lived up to the … Continue reading
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Concussion Talk and Links from Around The United States of Hockey
March is a truly exciting month for hockey. It’s full of High School State Championships and playoff races heating up in just about every professional and junior league. You’ve got your NCAA conference finals and the looming national tournament. USA … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Checking in With Familiar Faces
As the season continues to dwindle for many draft-eligible players, the opportunities to shine for scouts are becoming fewer. That tends to ramp up the pressure, the competitiveness and in some cases, the stress. How these players handle the next … Continue reading
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NTDP Tryout Camp Roster Announced
The National Team Development Program has set a very high standard for elite hockey players in this country to reach. An invitation to its tryout camp is coveted by the top 15-year-old hockey players in the United States. The camp, … Continue reading
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