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Category Archives: Junior Hockey
U.S. WJC Candidate Lucia Breaks Leg, Out Three Months
Coming into the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship, there are still some tough decisions to be made at the forward positions for Team USA. It appears now that one of the top candidates to fill a top-six role on the … Continue reading
Should NHL Entry Draft be Altered in New CBA?
With each passing day, it appears the NHL is taking more steps toward yet another lockout. Just like last time, there are expected to be a series of changes within the CBA both on the ice and in the way … Continue reading
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College Hockey, Inc., Gets New Boss at Crucial Time
It has been nearly six months since Paul Kelly was forced out of his role as executive director of College Hockey, Inc., by the Hockey Commissioners Association. Tuesday, the organization announced that Mike Snee will replace the former NHLPA exec … Continue reading
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USA Hockey Unveils All-American Prospect Jerseys
The All-American Prospects Game, featuring 40 American-born players from all developmental backgrounds, is just a month away. As one of the big events to kick off the 2012-13 season, it is highly anticipated. USA Hockey took another step in building … Continue reading
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CHLPA’s Desired Changes Would Impact College Hockey
It still doesn’t technically have any teeth yet, but the proposed Canadian Hockey League Players Association has created a bit of a rift in the junior hockey world. There are plenty of people for and against it, but as players … Continue reading
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Waterloo Black Hawks Fall Just Short at Junior Club World Cup
If you missed it last week, the USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks were halfway around the world competing against other junior teams from across North America and Europe at the Junior Club World Cup. The Black Hawks had a pretty nice … Continue reading
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CHL, CHLPA Embroiled in Important PR Battle
The last few days have been bizarre, to say the least. Bizarre, but probably really important. Because the CHLPA does not yet exist as a certified players’ union, what is currently being waged is nothing more than a public relations … Continue reading
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As The Major Junior World Turns: CHLPA Document Leaked, CHL Offers First Public Statement
Is this real life? That’s the question I keep asking myself with each new revelation regarding the fledgling Canadian Hockey League Players Association. Brandon Sudeyko of “In The O Radio Show” obtained the document the CHLPA has sent to an … Continue reading
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Just When You Thought Things Couldn’t Get More Bizarre for the CHL…
Georges Laraque gets named as executive director for an entity that might be something somewhat resembling a players’ union for those competing in the Canadian Hockey League… maybe. News began trickling out about this apparent players’ union when a press … Continue reading
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Tie Domi: Enemy of Cameras, Defender of Coaching Ethics
The Ivan Hlinka U18 Tournament ended Sunday the same way it has each of the last five seasons, with Canada’s Under-18 squad as champion. The team was led by former NHL tough guy and current Kingston Frontenacs bench boss, Todd … Continue reading
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