Category Archives: American Prospects

The U.S. National Junior Team came into their second game as heavy favorites over Slovakia. At times they certainly looked like it, but a lack of consistency and discipline throughout the contest made the game tougher than it needed to … Continue reading →

With the first game jitters out of the way, things intensify for the U.S. National Junior Team in its second tilt at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship. Team USA will meet Slovakia at 7:30 a.m. ET in Day 3 … Continue reading →

The U.S. National Junior Team got off to a rousing start to the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 5-1 victory over the Czech Republic. Team USA got goals from five different players and avoided that first-game lull that … Continue reading →

2014 WJC Primers: World Juniors General Preview – Full Team USA Preview — U.S. Roster After all the previews and scouting reports and other prep work, it’s finally time to drop the puck. The 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship opens for the defending gold … Continue reading →

2014 WJC Primers: World Juniors General Preview — Full Team USA Preview It’s Christmas Day across the world, but it’s World Juniors Eve for those that love the tournament, so that means there’s some news to report. The U.S. National Junior … Continue reading →

The 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship opens Thursday in Malmo, Sweden. The U.S. National Junior Team seeks its second straight gold medal at the tournament and third in five years. There will be a lot of new faces on the … Continue reading →

Riley Barber has been named captain of the U.S. National Junior Team, USA Hockey announced Sunday. Andrew Copp and Matt Grzelcyk will also wear letters as alternate captains. Barber comes in as one of three returning players from last year’s … Continue reading →

Two players were released from Team USA’s training camp roster ahead of the 2014 World Junior Championship Sunday. The roster is not yet finalized for the tournament, however, as one more forward will have to be sent home, but the … Continue reading →

The U.S. National Junior Team closed out its final exhibition game in preparation for the World Junior Championship with a 3-2 win over Finland. Jon Gillies made 38 saves in the contest and was named Team USA’s player of the … Continue reading →