Chris Peters
-
Category Archives: American Prospects
CHL vs. NCAA: The Public Pursuit of an American Top Prospect
Sunday night, I was alerted to a story from the Windsor Star regarding Jordan Schmaltz. In it, Windsor Spitfires GM Warren Rychel and head coach Bob Boughner reveal that they are continuing their pursuit of Schmaltz, currently a defenseman for … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL Draft
Comments Off on CHL vs. NCAA: The Public Pursuit of an American Top Prospect
U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell — Goaltender Hometown: Port Huron, Mich. Birthdate: January 9, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″ / 182 Current Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL) NHL Rights: Dallas Stars (2010, 1st Rd., 11th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL, NTDP, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, World Junior Championship
Comments Off on U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jack Campbell
American Prospect Update: Scouting Reports from Cedar Rapids vs. Sioux City
Friday night I was able to take in a USHL contest between the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and Sioux City Musketeers. It wasn’t much of a game, with Cedar Rapids winning 10-2, but it was a great chance to see top … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft
4 Comments
U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Emerson Etem
Every Thursday from now until the U.S. National Junior Team’s pre-tournament camp roster is announced, United States of Hockey will highlight a candidate for the team. We’ll be taking a look at players from the near locks to the dark-horse … Continue reading
American Prospect Update: Early Standouts in USHL Play
Every major developmental league is underway and there’s been plenty of excitement to start the season. Every USHL team has at least two regular-season games under their belts, and though it’s early, a few prospects are beginning to emerge. Still, … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft, NTDP
6 Comments
2011-12 Preseason All-America Team — 2012 Draft Eligibles
Editor’s note: Ripping a page right out of the NCAA’s book, the United States of Hockey is naming three, that’s right, three All-America teams. Why let the college folks have all the fun? The three All-America teams will feature the … Continue reading
Posted in All-America Teams, American Prospects, NHL Draft
2 Comments
American Prospect Update: CHL Season Underway, USHL Kicks Off Friday
All the preseason games and training camps have been wrapped up. Now it’s time for the real deal, as the regular season begins for all draft-eligible Junior players. The Canadian Hockey League kicked off last weekend, while the United States … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft, NTDP
1 Comment
College Hockey Roundup: BGSU & Buffalo; Uh Oh, UAH; Power of Notre Dame; Michigan Lands Trouba
Every few weeks I’ll be publishing a College Hockey Roundup, taking a look at some of the big news off the ice involving NCAA hockey. Bowling Green and… Buffalo? More drama in college hockey? You don’t say. It appeared that … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, NCAA
3 Comments
American Prospect Update: Who To Watch in the USHL This Year
The American Prospect Update has returned, which can only mean hockey season has arrived. OK, once you finish your celebratory dance party for one, come on back and read the rest of this post… The USHL Fall Classic kicks off … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL Draft
1 Comment
American Prospects to Watch at NHL Training Camps
NHL Training camps have opened up and there are many up-and-coming American prospects competing for roster spots. Some are taking part in their first pro camps, while others are looking to build upon previous experience in an effort to improve … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, NHL
1 Comment
The United States of Hockey 