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Well… That Was Close
The U.S. began the 2011 World Junior Championship the same way it ended last year’s, with an overtime game winner. It’s not how you draw it up, but when you play a tough opponent like Finland, you’ll take it. I … Continue reading
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Title Defense Starts Tonight
The very second John Carlson’s wrist shot found its way inside the left post in overtime last year, the U.S. had a target on its back. The defending champs have added pressure by being the host country. No matter what … Continue reading
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What to Watch For in Group A
If you aren’t familiar with the IIHF World Junior Championship, the tournament is split into two groups. This year, thanks to its first place finish, Team USA plays in Group A. While Canada, Russia and Sweden all find themselves in … Continue reading
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Team USA Downs Norway, Names Captains
It’s been a very productive 12 hours for the U.S. National Junior Team. Last night, Team USA showed that its closer to being ready for the World Juniors with a convincing 6-1 victory over Norway. The U.S. scored four goals … Continue reading
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Why Tonight Matters
It might be an exhibition game between the U.S. and Norway tonight, but I don’t anticipate the U.S. treating it as such. It’s not nearly as big as a tournament game, but its relatively big for the players. Team USA, … Continue reading
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The Importance of Team Building
When you play in a short tournament, like the World Junior Championship, there isn’t much time to build trust with each other. NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman has a great piece on the 2005 U.S. National Junior Team that came in as … Continue reading
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Your Questions Answered… and LINKS!
Now that Team USA’s roster has been finalized, excitement is starting to build for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship. This is going to be an outstanding tournament with plenty of twists and turns to keep everyone locked in. I … Continue reading
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Team USA Will be Versatile, Fast — Highlights from U.S. Teleconference
Not a lot of surprises coming out of Team USA’s afternoon teleconference featuring Head Coach Keith Allain, GM Jim Johannson and Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. Still it was nice to hear what Allain had to say about … Continue reading
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Random Roster Thoughts
After watching Team USA’s game against the Czech Republic last night, I couldn’t help but notice a bit of a flat performance. There didn’t seem to be anyone battling for a roster spot out there, like I thought there would … Continue reading
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The Defenders of Gold
Here it is: Your final roster for the 2011 U.S. National Junior Team. These 22 players are charged with defending the gold medal on home soil. The Goaltenders: Jack Campbell – A hero in the gold-medal game, Campbell will have … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 