Category Archives: Junior Hockey
American Prospect Update: Who To Watch in the USHL This Year
The American Prospect Update has returned, which can only mean hockey season has arrived. OK, once you finish your celebratory dance party for one, come on back and read the rest of this post… The USHL Fall Classic kicks off … Continue reading
Reexamining Fighting in Junior Hockey
The tragic death of Wade Belak, another hockey player gone too soon this summer, is plainly gut-wrenching. My first reaction to hearing the news of Wade Belak was, not again. The hockey community has taken another direct shot, and this … Continue reading
NCAA vs. CHL: The Best Thing You’ll Read About The Battle
It is not often on this blog that I’ll write a post based on a story written by someone else. I’ve always felt that the primary goal of USofH was to bring you news and opinion you couldn’t get just … Continue reading
2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Forwards
Based on yesterday’s post, we know the U.S. National Under-18 Team has really solid goaltenders and defensemen, but the forwards aren’t exactly dragging the team down. With a very versatile crop of forwards, the NTDP has both depth and talent. … Continue reading
2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Goalies & Defensemen
There was little drama with the players that went from last year’s U.S. National Under-17 Team to this year’s Under-18 Team at the National Team Development Program. That said, it wasn’t devoid of turnover as USA Hockey officially released the … Continue reading
NTDP’s U.S. National Under-17 Team Roster Unveiled
It’s been a bit of  tumultuous few weeks since the U.S. National Under-17 Team roster was due to be unveiled, but it is finally out. After numerous speed bumps along the way, including the high-profile loss of Brandan Shea to … Continue reading
Final U17 5 Nations Report: A Comprehensive Look at U.S. U17 Select Team
The U.S. Under-17 Select Team, made up of the top 1995-born players not playing for the National Team Development Program, won the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor this past Saturday. Needless to say, the 1995 class is … Continue reading
U17 5 Nations: Team USA Clinches Title
There may be two games left to play Saturday, but first place has already been decided at the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. The U.S. beat Slovakia, 6-4, in an exciting contest Friday night to clinch the tourney title. Team … Continue reading
Thursday at the NJEC, U18s Finish 5th at Hlinka
For once, there was a “slow” day in this busy week of American hockey. With only the National Junior camp team in action Thursday, there was a little less to keep track of. The roster of remaining players at the … Continue reading
Wednesday Recap: Loss at NJEC, U18s Bounced, U17s Win
Another busy day in American hockey brought mixed results for the various U.S. teams in action this week. In Lake Placid, the U.S. roster made up of National Junior Team hopefuls fell to Sweden 4-1. In Slovakia, the U.S. Under-18 … Continue reading