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Category Archives: American Prospects
U18WC: A Look at Team USA’s Defensemen & Goalies
In international hockey, a team will often only be as good as its goaltender and defensive group. Pretty much every team will have it’s fair share of high-end skill players, putting pressure on the defense. With the speed and skill … Continue reading
U18WC: A Look at Team USA’s Forwards
The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team has a daunting task ahead. The U.S. has won the last two gold medals, and no team in the history of the tournament has ever won three consecutively. In fact, no U.S. National Team, … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: NCAA Regionals Review and Prospect Links
The season has ended for many draft-eligible prospects. All, but a few American draft prospects in the NCAA has seen his season come to a close. Meanwhile, the USHL’s regular season is just about to wrap up and the playoff … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Field Trip to Dubuque
Last Saturday I had a chance to take in the U.S. National Under-18 Team’s road game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at the brand new Mystique Ice Center. First off, let me say that Mystique is a perfect facility for … Continue reading
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NTDP’s First Seven Commits for 2011-12 Unveiled
If you hadn’t heard, the National Team Development Program announced the first seven players to commit to be part of the 2011-12 U.S. National Under-17 Team Saturday. The announcement came the day before 45 players arrived in Ann Arbor to … Continue reading
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Man With the Golden Touch?
One would have to think USA Hockey had one man in mind when thinking about who to hire as the head coach for its 2012 U.S. National Junior Team. It was announced today that Dean Blais will return behind the bench … Continue reading
American Prospect Update: High School Wrap Up & Look at ISS Rankings
Pretty much across the entire country, the high school hockey season has ended with many state championships played last weekend. The cream of the high school crop has always been Minnesota and this year, it certainly lived up to the … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Checking in With Familiar Faces
As the season continues to dwindle for many draft-eligible players, the opportunities to shine for scouts are becoming fewer. That tends to ramp up the pressure, the competitiveness and in some cases, the stress. How these players handle the next … Continue reading
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NTDP Tryout Camp Roster Announced
The National Team Development Program has set a very high standard for elite hockey players in this country to reach. An invitation to its tryout camp is coveted by the top 15-year-old hockey players in the United States. The camp, … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: NCAA, MN-HS Postseason Looms
For many teams with draft-eligible players, the postseason is either nearing or it has arrived. This is the part of the season where players can really shine. The intensity of playoff hockey or being part of a playoff race adds … Continue reading
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