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Category Archives: Junior Hockey
This Week In The United States of Hockey
It’s been a bit of a lighter content week here at USofH, due to some early-in-the-week travel and various projects, so I figured we should get caught up on what turned out to be a fairly busy week in American … Continue reading
USofH on the Air: Gospel of Hockey Podcast (11/3/2011)
I’ll be joining Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder on the triumphant return of the Gospel of Hockey podcast at 6:30 p.m. ET on Blog Talk Radio. We’ll be chatting about the U.S. roster for the World Junior A Challenge, how … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Blog News, Junior Hockey, NTDP, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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American Prospect Update: October Rankings Reviewed, Links
As all of the players continue to compete for a higher draft standing, we now know where the actual NHL Entry Draft will be held. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirmed via sources what has been rumored for months. … Continue reading
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CHL vs. NCAA: The Public Pursuit of an American Top Prospect
Sunday night, I was alerted to a story from the Windsor Star regarding Jordan Schmaltz. In it, Windsor Spitfires GM Warren Rychel and head coach Bob Boughner reveal that they are continuing their pursuit of Schmaltz, currently a defenseman for … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell — Goaltender Hometown: Port Huron, Mich. Birthdate: January 9, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″ / 182 Current Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL) NHL Rights: Dallas Stars (2010, 1st Rd., 11th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NHL, NTDP, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, World Junior Championship
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Potential Problems in Raising the NHL Draft Age
Bob Nicholson, the president of Hockey Canada, has an interesting idea regarding the NHL Entry Draft. Nicholson, a man of great influence in the sport, has proposed to the NHL a plan to raise the Entry Draft age from 18 … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Scouting Reports from Cedar Rapids vs. Sioux City
Friday night I was able to take in a USHL contest between the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and Sioux City Musketeers. It wasn’t much of a game, with Cedar Rapids winning 10-2, but it was a great chance to see top … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Emerson Etem
Every Thursday from now until the U.S. National Junior Team’s pre-tournament camp roster is announced, United States of Hockey will highlight a candidate for the team. We’ll be taking a look at players from the near locks to the dark-horse … Continue reading
American Prospect Update: Early Standouts in USHL Play
Every major developmental league is underway and there’s been plenty of excitement to start the season. Every USHL team has at least two regular-season games under their belts, and though it’s early, a few prospects are beginning to emerge. Still, … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: CHL Season Underway, USHL Kicks Off Friday
All the preseason games and training camps have been wrapped up. Now it’s time for the real deal, as the regular season begins for all draft-eligible Junior players. The Canadian Hockey League kicked off last weekend, while the United States … Continue reading
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