Category Archives: American Prospects

U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Kyle Rau

Kyle Rau — Left Wing Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minn.     Birthdate: October 24, 1992 Height/Weight: 5’8″/172 Current Team: University of Minnesota (WCHA) NHL Rights: Florida Panthers (2011, 3rd Rd., 91st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) Kyle Rau is the first … Continue reading

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World Jr. A Challenge: Preliminary Round Recap

The U.S. Junior Select Team came in to the World Junior A Challenge as three-time defending champ and the likely favorite to take its fourth title. With a team full of USHL players and the two best Americans skating in … Continue reading

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American Prospect Update: Four Nations Cup Previews

In a player’s NHL Entry Draft-eligible year, how he plays against his draft peers can have a big impact on how that player is viewed by scouts. That is a big reason international competition can be so important for a … Continue reading

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Blockbuster Deal in USHL Includes Top Draft Prospect, Questions

The big news in the prospect world over the last few weeks has been the flurry of trades occurring in Junior hockey. Most of the trades were going down in the Ontario Hockey League, with the biggest being top American … Continue reading

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This Week In The United States of Hockey

It’s been a bit of a lighter content week here at USofH, due to some early-in-the-week travel and various projects, so I figured we should get caught up on what turned out to be a fairly busy week in American … Continue reading

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USofH on the Air: Gospel of Hockey Podcast (11/3/2011)

I’ll be joining Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder on the triumphant return of the Gospel of Hockey podcast at 6:30 p.m. ET on Blog Talk Radio. We’ll be chatting about the U.S. roster for the World Junior A Challenge, how … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Bill Arnold

Bill Arnold — Center Hometown: Needham, Mass.     Birthdate: May 13, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/215 Current Team: Boston College (HEA) NHL Rights: Calgary Flames (2010, 4th Rd., 108th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2009-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, 2010); U.S. Under-17 Select … Continue reading

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American Prospect Update: World Junior A Challenge Preview

It’s November, which means we’re nearing the International Ice Hockey Federation’s first international break. Each year, the IIHF has windows in which European clubs take time off to allow their players to compete in various international tournaments including the World … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jon Merrill

Jon Merrill – Defenseman Hometown: Brighton, Mich.     Birthdate: February 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’3″ / 206 Current Team: University of Michigan (CCHA) NHL Rights: New Jersey Devils (2010, 2nd Rd., 38th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, … Continue reading

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American Prospect Update: October Rankings Reviewed, Links

As all of the players continue to compete for a higher draft standing, we now know where the actual NHL Entry Draft will be held. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirmed via sources what has been rumored for months. … Continue reading

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