Category Archives: American Prospects

U.S. World Junior Watch: Team USA’s Wonderful Conundrum on D

The U.S. has about as good a problem as you could hope to have when it comes to its defense. No matter which two of the nine defensemen in camp get cut, the reaction is probably going to be like … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Experimenting with Line Combos, Links

Today marks the final on-ice session for Team USA at the MSG Training Center in New York. All 26 players left in camp will be hopping a plane to Finland for the rest of the camp in Helsinki, where the … Continue reading

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NHL Network to Air, NHL.com to Stream All U.S. Games Live

If you don’t mind waking up early, NHL Network and USA Hockey today announced that the Network will be airing all Team USA games live throughout the U.S. Additionally, NHL.com will stream the U.S. games live, so you’re covered if … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: More Thoughts on Noesen, Team USA’s Options

Team USA now knows that it will head to Ufa without Ottawa first-rounder Stefan Noesen. The big right winger leaves a void not easily filled, but the U.S. has some good options in camp and will not be adding any … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Stefan Noesen Ruled Ineligible for WJC by IIHF

Stefan Noesen tweeted this morning that he is leaving Team USA’s camp.  It appears the IIHF has ruled him ineligible for the 2013 World Junior Championship due to his still outstanding 10-game suspension in the Ontario Hockey League. USA Hockey has … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Stats, Notes for all 27 Players Heading to Camp

USA Hockey will open camp later this evening with the 27 players selected to the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. The camp will span three days in New York before moving to Helsinki, Finland for another four … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: What to Watch For at U.S. WJC Camp

The U.S. National Junior Team pre-tournament camp begins Sunday at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, N.Y., with a 5:30 p.m. practice. Twenty-seven players selected by USA Hockey will compete for 23 spots during the camp which will remain in … Continue reading

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OHL Suspension May Cost Noesen World Junior Spot

In a spot of bad timing, Plymouth forward Stefan Noesen has been suspended by the Ontario Hockey League for 10 games for a hit in a Dec. 8 game against the Oshawa Generals. According to IIHF by-laws, the suspension may … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on John Gibson; USA Candidates on TV Tonight; Canada’s Roster Finalized

USA Hockey’s pre-tournament camp opens in New York at the Rangers practice facility Sunday. Stick with United States of Hockey for more camp preview content later today. John Gibson — Goaltender Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.  Birthdate: July 14, 1993 Current Team: Kitchener Rangers … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Seth Jones; Team USA’s CHL-NCAA Dynamic

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Seth Jones — Defense Hometown: Plano, Texas  Birthdate: October 3, 1994 Current Team: Portland … Continue reading

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