Category Archives: American Prospects

U.S. World Junior Watch: Habs Will Recall Galchenyuk if Lockout Ends

According to CBC Radio, Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that the team plans to invite Alex Galchenyuk to its abbreviated training camp when (if) the lockout ends, which could impact Team USA for the World Juniors. Here’s what Bergevin … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Sean Kuraly; Players With Most to Prove in Camp

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. Sean Kuraly — Center Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Birthdate: January 20, 1993 Current Team: Miami University … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Mario Lucia; Other Candidate Updates

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. Mario Lucia — Left Wing Hometown: Plymouth, Minn. Birthdate: August 25, 1993 Current Team: University … Continue reading

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College Hockey Roundup: Finding Love Outside the NHL, December Defections, Goumas on Fire, York Goes for 925

Hockey fans disenfranchised by the NHL and the black hole that appears to be consuming the season may not find comfort soon. For a lot of NHL fans, it’s that league and nothing else when it comes to hockey, and … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Team USA Candidates on TV; What Happens if the Lockout Ends?

As optimism has built and faded and so on and so forth in regards to the end of the NHL Lockout, there’s no better answer now than there was last week as to when this will all be done. While … Continue reading

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U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: An In-Depth Look at the Defense, Goalies

Even before USA Hockey announced its 27-player preliminary roster, the defense was always going to be this team’s key strength on top of what should be a solid goaltending trio. USA Hockey named nine defensemen to the camp roster, while … Continue reading

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U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: An In-Depth Look at the Forwards

Earlier today, USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. On that list, 15 forwards were named to compete for spots on the final roster for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. Team … Continue reading

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U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: Rapid Reaction

USA Hockey today announced the 27 players that would make up its preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. Team USA will have to whittle this list down to 23 players (20 skaters, three goalies) by Dec. 23 when … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Projecting U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster

Tuesday morning, USA Hockey will unveil its preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. If USAH is sticking with previous plans, the roster should feature roughly 27 players, including 15 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders. The final roster … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Jacob Trouba, Candidates on TV This Weekend

Before getting into the spotlight, some housekeeping: USA Hockey announced that it will unveil the preliminary roster, expected to be 27 players or so, for the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team on Tuesday, Dec. 4. United States of Hockey will … Continue reading

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