Category Archives: Junior Hockey

U.S. World Junior Watch: In-Depth Look at Forward Competition

One month from today, the U.S. National Junior Team picture will begin to clear as USA Hockey brings an expanded roster to New York City for the pre-tournament camp. Jim Johannson, USA Hockey’s assistant executive director of hockey operations and … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Alex Galchenyuk, Other Top Candidates

With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading

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International Break Recap — U.S. National Teams Go 4-for-4

It was a good week for USA Hockey as the IIHF’s first international break of the season brought a lot of hardware. U.S. teams went 4-for-4 in international competition last week, winning tournament titles from Ann Arbor, Mich. to Monthey, … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Shayne Gostisbehere, Who’s Trending Up, Down for Team USA

With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading

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2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament Preview

The 2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament gets underway Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Mich., at the home rink of the National Team Development Program. The U.S. National Under-18 Team, made up almost primarily of full-time NTDPers, will welcome U18 national teams … Continue reading

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World Junior A Challenge Team USA Preview

The 2012 World Junior A Challenge will kick off tonight in Yarmouth, N.S. The U.S. Junior Select Team, comprised primarily of players from the United States Hockey League, will look to redeem itself after a disappointing third-place finish at last … Continue reading

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Looking Back at the Soap Opera that is (was?) the CHLPA

RIP, CHLPA. You died as you lived… One ball of crazy after the other. If you’ve been following the news surrounding the proposed Canadian Hockey League Players Association, you now know one thing for sure. It’s a complete and utter … Continue reading

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VIDEO: NTDP’s Kevin Labanc Scores Dazzling Shootout Goal

There was just one game on the USHL schedule last night and was it ever a doozy. The Dubuque Fighting Saints put their perfect 9-0-0 record on the line against the U.S. National Under-18 Team in Ann Arbor. After finishing … Continue reading

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Top American Prospect Seth Jones Scores Pretty Goal

Seth Jones is best known for his ability in the defensive end, but his offensive instincts probably don’t get the credit they deserve. The top U.S. prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and No. 1 overall contender has 10 … Continue reading

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Checking in with the USHL: Power Rankings and Prospects to Watch

The United States Hockey League is now a month into the 2012-13 season. The only Tier 1 Junior A league in the U.S. is having another great year already with plenty of NHL Draft prospects emerging and some long-suffering teams … Continue reading

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