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Head Injuries and the Pee Wee Checking Debate
Over recent weeks, many new visitors to the blog have come for my post on USA Hockey’s proposed body checking ban for the 12 & Under age group, also known as Pee Wees. It is a topic that has been … Continue reading
Posted in NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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American Prospect Update: NCAA, MN-HS Postseason Looms
For many teams with draft-eligible players, the postseason is either nearing or it has arrived. This is the part of the season where players can really shine. The intensity of playoff hockey or being part of a playoff race adds … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Getting Offensive in the OHL
Last Tuesday passed without an American Prospect Update, but it has returned to its normal spot this week to put the spotlight back on the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Today, we take a look at some of the top American … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft
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American Prospect Update: Trades Put 2012 Draft in Spotlight (UPDATED)
Normally this space is reserved for 2011 NHL Entry Draft-eligible players, but recent trades in the NHL have included 2012 draft picks. That has led many a pundit to muse that 2012 draft picks are more valuable due to the … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP
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Hockey Weekend Across America: In Review
Well, the national hockey holiday has come and gone. Hockey Weekend Across America, without a doubt, was bigger and better than ever. The added exposure thanks to an incredibly produced Hockey Day in America on NBC was a huge boost. … Continue reading
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HWAA: Celebrating Hockey Heroes
Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes Day isn’t until Sunday, but in case you hadn’t heard, there’s going to be NINE HOURS of hockey coverage on NBC and VERSUS that day. So, since I will be preoccupied most of Sunday, I decided … Continue reading
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HWAA: Celebrating the Hockey Jersey
As you may have heard, Friday marks “Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey Day” for Hockey Weekend Across America. It’s a fun and easy way to take part in the weekend and indirectly promote the game of hockey where ever you … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: USHL Should be Well Represented
The United States Hockey League has produced its fair share of top draft prospects over the last few years. Louis Leblanc, Jaden Schwartz, John Moore, John Carlson and Kyle Okposo immediately come to mind as guys that used big USHL … Continue reading
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Get on Board With Hockey Weekend Across America
When Hockey Weekend Across America first started, I don’t think any of us really knew what to expect. I knew I didn’t, but that was because I was a dumb intern that had never been part of a national initiative … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Five Nations Recap
It’s Tuesday, so that means its time for the first of two updates this week regarding prospects eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Today, we’ll recap the 2011 Under-18 Five Nations Cup, which wrapped up on Sunday. The U.S. … Continue reading
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