Category Archives: American Prospects

U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brandon Saad [UPDATED]

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Chris Peters

Brandon Saad — Left Wing Hometown: Gibsonia, Pa. Birthdate: October 27, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/206 Current Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL) NHL Rights: Chicago Blackhawks (2nd Rd., 43rd Overall, 2011) National Team Experience: U.S. National Under-17 Team (2009 U17 Challenge), National Team Development Program (2009-10), U.S. Men’s National … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Camp: Roster Speculatin’

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Chris Peters

Hockey Canada unveiled the roster for its World Junior selection camp Monday. USA Hockey’s roster unveiling should be right around the corner, so there’s really no better time to start some innocent speculation, am I right? This year, the U.S. … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Seth Jones

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Chris Peters

Seth Jones — Defense Hometown: Plano, Texas Birthdate: October 3, 1994 Height/Weight: 6’3″/201 Current Team: U.S. National Under-18 Team (NTDP) NHL Rights: Draft Eligible in 2013 National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2010-present), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, 2011) Despite turning 17 less … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Nick Bjugstad

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Chris Peters

Nick Bjugstad — Center Hometown: Blaine, Minn. Birthdate: July 17, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’5″/211 Current Team: University of Minnesota (WCHA) NHL Rights: Florida Panthers (1st Rd., 19th overall, 2010) National Team Experience: U.S. Under-17 Select Team (2008), U.S. Under-18 Select Team (2009), U.S. National Under-18 Team (Four … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Justin Faulk

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Chris Peters

Justin Faulk — Defenseman Hometown: South St. Paul, Minn. Birthdate: March 20, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/205 Current Team: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) NHL Rights: Carolina Hurricanes (2nd Rd., 37th overall, 2010) National Team Experience: U.S. Under-17 Select Team (2008), National Team Development Program (2008-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading →

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College Hockey Roundup: Early Season Surprises

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

This has been an incredibly fun and unpredictable season so far in college hockey. There has been no shortage of surprises on the ice, which makes the rest of the year really intriguing. In the latest edition of College Hockey … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brian Ferlin

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

Brian Ferlin — Right Wing Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Birthdate: June 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/205 Current Team: Cornell University (ECACH) NHL Rights: Boston Bruins (2011, 4th Rd., 121st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) He wasn’t even supposed to be there. In … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: 2012 NHL CSS Preliminary Rankings Reviewed

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Chris Peters

Through the efforts of the late E.J. McGuire, NHL Central Scouting lists have become more of a public affair. It brings attention to what CSS does, but more importantly, and I believe this was a big part of E.J.’s intent, … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: International Standouts

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

Today marks the first of not one, but TWO American Prospect Updates this week. Today, we’ll focus on the standouts from the past international break. Then come on back Thursday as NHL Central Scouting will be releasing its 2012 NHL … Continue reading →

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Recapping USA Hockey’s November International Break

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Chris Peters

Of the five teams USA Hockey sent into international tournaments last week, three won titles. So all-in-all, that’s a pretty solid week. The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Canada in a shootout to earn the 2011 Women’s Four Nations Cup … Continue reading →

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