Category Archives: American Prospects

WJC Injury Updates, U.S. Opens World U17 Challenge With Win

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Chris Peters

As of this writing, the status of American forwards Jeremy Morin, Brock Nelson and Jason Zucker, all injured in previous games, remains unclear. Nelson and Morin skated yesterday during Team USA’s practice, while Zucker did not. Still, we can’t assume … Continue reading →

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That’s More Like It

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Chris Peters

Team USA clearly wanted to show that it was ready for last night’s contest against Slovakia. The players gave American fans the game that they wanted to see. With the 6-1 victory Team USA moves into sole possession of first … Continue reading →

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USA-Slovakia Preview, Pre-Game Links

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Chris Peters

After a day off, Team USA returns to action against a Slovakian team that is coming off an emotional overtime win against Germany last night. Despite being out shot 34-17 through the first two periods, the Slovaks earned a 2-1 … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Has Another Title to Defend This Week

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Chris Peters

While the World Juniors rightfully gets all the headlines, there is another major international tournament about to kick off this week. The 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge gets underway officially tomorrow after each team gets an exhibition game tonight. The … Continue reading →

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Morin, Nelson Injured and Evening Links

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Chris Peters

We can take the news as positive that Jeremy Morin and Brock Nelson are now listed by Team USA as day-to-day, as tweeted by Bob McKenzie. After TSN reported that Morin may have been lost for the tournament, it appeared … Continue reading →

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Title Defense Starts Tonight

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Chris Peters

The very second John Carlson’s wrist shot found its way inside the left post in overtime last year, the U.S. had a target on its back. The defending champs have added pressure by being the host country. No matter what … Continue reading →

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Team USA Downs Norway, Names Captains

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Chris Peters

It’s been a very productive 12 hours for the U.S. National Junior Team. Last night, Team USA showed that its closer to being ready for the World Juniors with a convincing 6-1 victory over Norway. The U.S. scored four goals … Continue reading →

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Why Tonight Matters

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Chris Peters

It might be an exhibition game between the U.S. and Norway tonight, but I don’t anticipate the U.S. treating it as such. It’s not nearly as big as a tournament game, but its relatively big for the players. Team USA, … Continue reading →

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Your Questions Answered… and LINKS!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Chris Peters

Now that Team USA’s roster has been finalized, excitement is starting to build for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship. This is going to be an outstanding tournament with plenty of twists and turns to keep everyone locked in. I … Continue reading →

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Team USA Will be Versatile, Fast — Highlights from U.S. Teleconference

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Chris Peters

Not a lot of surprises coming out of Team USA’s afternoon teleconference featuring Head Coach Keith Allain, GM Jim Johannson and Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. Still it was nice to hear what Allain had to say about … Continue reading →

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