Category Archives: Grow the Game

Pee Wee Checking Debate Renewed As Vote Nears

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

It’s been some time since my last post on the topic of the proposed rule to delay body checking until the Bantam level. As we are a month away from USA Hockey’s Annual Congress, at which the rule will be … Continue reading →

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Concussion Talk and Links from Around The United States of Hockey

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

March is a truly exciting month for hockey. It’s full of High School State Championships and playoff races heating up in just about every professional and junior league. You’ve got your NCAA conference finals and the looming national tournament. USA … Continue reading →

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Hockey Weekend Across America: In Review

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

Well, the national hockey holiday has come and gone. Hockey Weekend Across America, without a doubt, was bigger and better than ever. The added exposure thanks to an incredibly produced Hockey Day in America on NBC was a huge boost. … Continue reading →

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HWAA: Celebrating Hockey Heroes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes Day isn’t until Sunday, but in case you hadn’t heard, there’s going to be NINE HOURS of hockey coverage on NBC and VERSUS that day. So, since I will be preoccupied most of Sunday, I decided … Continue reading →

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Get on Board With Hockey Weekend Across America

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

When Hockey Weekend Across America first started, I don’t think any of us really knew what to expect. I knew I didn’t, but that was because I was a dumb intern that had never been part of a national initiative … Continue reading →

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Some Weekend Reading/Viewing Materials

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Chris Peters

Hey folks, it’s cold outside. These winter weekends can be pretty dull, am I right? So your friendly neighborhood blogger over here at The United States of Hockey wants to pull you out of the winter doldrums. I’ve seen several interesting … Continue reading →

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United States of Hockey Links

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

It’s Wednesday and there’s a lot going on in hockey right now, so it’s probably a good time to get you caught up on some of the links from around the United States of Hockey. — When it comes to … Continue reading →

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Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Chris Peters

After reading USA Hockey’s press release recapping its Winter Meetings, something caught my eye: In regard to rule changes, much conversation took place about the proposed modification that would prohibit body checking in games for youth hockey players until they … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, Youth Hockey | 29 Comments

Minor Leagues, Big Gains

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Chris Peters

Those of us that were lucky enough to have grown up in or near a city with a major professional hockey team might not realize just how spoiled we were. Having the greatest hockey players in the world in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, Minor League Hockey | 3 Comments

NBC’s Hockey Day in America Great for U.S. Hockey Fans — Afternoon Links

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Chris Peters

We’re just a month away from USA Hockey’s celebratory Hockey Weekend Across America. This year, NBC has gotten into the act and on Sunday, Feb. 20, it will have SIX HOURS of hockey coverage. With three regional NHL broadcasts and … Continue reading →

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