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Category Archives: Junior Hockey
My Final Thoughts on the NHL Entry Draft
Now that I’ve had a few extra days to digest the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft, I’ve got some final thoughts and a few more highlights, as well as some links to more post-draft analysis. First off, as I … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: Saturday Surprises and Favorite Picks from Day 2
The second day of the NHL Draft was a busy one for the United States as 55 American players were selected. As has been the case in recent years, there was a high number of Americans selected in the second … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: Americans in the First Round
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft featured five Americans selected in the first round, the lowest total since 2008. However, there were 60 Americans taken overall, just two shy of the all-time record for Americans drafted (2007). U.S. players made up … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: A Look Back at Americans in the First Round (Part II)
Previously on United States of Hockey… We took a look back at how Americans have fared in the NHL Entry Draft from 2003 to 2006. Today, we conclude that series as we review the Draft from 2007 to 2010. Two … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: Ranking the Top 15 American Eligibles — Part II (9-15)
Previously on The United States of Hockey… I unveiled the first eight players listed on my list of the Top 15 Americans eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Now it’s time for the conclusion. Some of my choices for the … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: Ranking the Top 15 Eligible Americans — Part I (1-8)
It’s that time of year when everyone puts out their rankings and we get a feel for where some of these players will land. Only this year, it’s a little different. Outside of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins being the consensus number one … Continue reading
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NHL Draft: The Players I’ll be Watching Closely in St. Paul
The National Hockey League Entry Draft has gotten bigger every year in its coverage and fan interest. Nowadays, it seems like everyone wants to know everything about prospects. Which is great. It’s showing that hockey fans don’t just want to … Continue reading
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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster: Forwards, Part II
Having already taken a look at the defensemen and the draft-eligible forwards invited to the National Junior Evaluation Camp, it’s time to close this thing out. Of the 26 forwards invited to camp, 12 have already been drafted by NHL … Continue reading
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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — 2011 Draft-Eligible Forwards
Thursday morning, USA Hockey announced the 4o skaters invited to participate in the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., this August. The camp features candidates vying to earn a roster spot on the 2012 U.S. National … Continue reading
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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — Defensemen
It might be more than six months away, but the first step towards the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship was taken earlier Thursday. USA Hockey unveiled the 40 skaters that have been invited to the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation … Continue reading
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