Category Archives: American Prospects

College Hockey Roundup: Week 1 Thoughts

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Chris Peters

The college hockey season is officially underway with the vast majority of Division I teams having played at least one regular-season game. As always seems to be the case, Week 1 was full of shocking upsets and entertaining hockey. After … Continue reading →

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On the NCAA, Family Advisors and the Delicate Balance

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Chris Peters

The brewing eligibility situation between Wisconsin freshman Nicolas Kerdiles and the NCAA still has more to play out. Wisconsin has appealed the NCAA’s ruling that Kerdiles was in violation of the organization’s stringent amateurism rules, rendering the blue-chip recruit ineligible … Continue reading →

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Michigan’s Merrill Cracks Vertebrae in Exhibition Game

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Chris Peters

After going down in the exhibition game against the University of Windsor, those in attendance probably already knew that the apparent injury to Jon Merrill, junior defenseman for the University of Michigan, wasn’t good. Perhaps they didn’t know just how … Continue reading →

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NCAA Officially Rules Kerdiles Ineligible for Season, Wisconsin Appealing [Updated]

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Chris Peters

According to University of Wisconsin, the NCAA has ruled prized freshman forward Nic Kerdiles ineligible for the season, due to an apparent amateurism violation. Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves said the school is appealing the decision. As reported Sunday on … Continue reading →

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UW Frosh Kerdiles Faces Eligibility Issues, Social Media to Blame? [Updated]

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Chris Peters

Just prior to the University of Wisconsin’s season-opening exhibition against the U.S. National Under-18 Team, the school announced that prized freshman Nic Kerdiles would not be able to play due to eligibility issues with the NCAA. This from Andy Baggot … Continue reading →

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USHL 2012-13 Season Outlook: Eastern Conference

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Chris Peters

Tuesday, we took a look at the United States Hockey League’s Western Conference, so naturally, today provides a look at the East. On paper, the 2012-13 season looks a little more balanced between the two conferences in terms of overall … Continue reading →

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USHL 2012-13 Season Outlook: Western Conference

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Chris Peters

The United States Hockey League has been growing. Each year it seems the league takes another step forward in the number of players it sends to the NHL Draft, the quality of player it sends to college hockey and the … Continue reading →

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Recapping the All-American Prospects, Which Players Stood Out Most

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Chris Peters

Prospect games are typically more pomp and circumstance than substance, but the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game offered at least a little more than your average showcase game. It was a mismatch at times, but the game remained moderately … Continue reading →

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CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Preview

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Chris Peters

Saturday night, 38 of the top American players eligible for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft will converge on Buffalo’s First Niagara Center for the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. As such a new event, it’s hard to pick out … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: NHL Central Scouting Unveils Complete 2013 Watch List

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Chris Peters

Well, the scouting season is well underway for many NHL teams and for the National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Services. Today marked a significant day signaling the beginning of the overall hockey season (for everyone except the NHL, of course) … Continue reading →

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