Category Archives: Junior Hockey

U.S. World Junior Watch: More Thoughts on Noesen, Team USA’s Options

Team USA now knows that it will head to Ufa without Ottawa first-rounder Stefan Noesen. The big right winger leaves a void not easily filled, but the U.S. has some good options in camp and will not be adding any … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Stefan Noesen Ruled Ineligible for WJC by IIHF

Stefan Noesen tweeted this morning that he is leaving Team USA’s camp.  It appears the IIHF has ruled him ineligible for the 2013 World Junior Championship due to his still outstanding 10-game suspension in the Ontario Hockey League. USA Hockey has … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Stats, Notes for all 27 Players Heading to Camp

USA Hockey will open camp later this evening with the 27 players selected to the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. The camp will span three days in New York before moving to Helsinki, Finland for another four … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: What to Watch For at U.S. WJC Camp

The U.S. National Junior Team pre-tournament camp begins Sunday at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, N.Y., with a 5:30 p.m. practice. Twenty-seven players selected by USA Hockey will compete for 23 spots during the camp which will remain in … Continue reading

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OHL Suspension May Cost Noesen World Junior Spot

In a spot of bad timing, Plymouth forward Stefan Noesen has been suspended by the Ontario Hockey League for 10 games for a hit in a Dec. 8 game against the Oshawa Generals. According to IIHF by-laws, the suspension may … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on John Gibson; USA Candidates on TV Tonight; Canada’s Roster Finalized

USA Hockey’s pre-tournament camp opens in New York at the Rangers practice facility Sunday. Stick with United States of Hockey for more camp preview content later today. John Gibson — Goaltender Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.  Birthdate: July 14, 1993 Current Team: Kitchener Rangers … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Seth Jones; Team USA’s CHL-NCAA Dynamic

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Seth Jones — Defense Hometown: Plano, Texas  Birthdate: October 3, 1994 Current Team: Portland … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Habs Will Recall Galchenyuk if Lockout Ends

According to CBC Radio, Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that the team plans to invite Alex Galchenyuk to its abbreviated training camp when (if) the lockout ends, which could impact Team USA for the World Juniors. Here’s what Bergevin … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Sean Kuraly; Players With Most to Prove in Camp

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Sean Kuraly — Center Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Birthdate: January 20, 1993 Current Team: Miami University … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Mario Lucia; Other Candidate Updates

Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Mario Lucia — Left Wing Hometown: Plymouth, Minn. Birthdate: August 25, 1993 Current Team: University … Continue reading

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