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2013 U18 World Championship: Team USA Through Three Games, Tournament Standouts
The U.S. National Under-18 Team is 2-0-0-1 through three games at the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. It hasn’t been the prettiest start for the Americans despite the record, but Team USA is well-positioned to finish in the top half … Continue reading
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Under-18 World Championship: Team USA Roster Breakdown
Announced last week, the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team roster is set and already training in Sochi, Russia for the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Team USA seeks its unprecedented fifth consecutive gold medal at the World Under-18s, which will … Continue reading
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World U18 Championship: Team USA Camp Update, USA-CAN Exhibition
It’s almost time for one of the more exciting international events of the season as the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team is getting set for the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Sochi, Russia. The World Under-18 Championship features 10 … Continue reading
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The Insanity of George Gwozdecky’s Ouster at Denver
It had to be an April Fools joke. That’s the only explanation that made sense as news broke that George Gwozdecky would be leaving his post as head coach of the University of Denver hockey team after 19 years. Initially, … Continue reading
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Don Lucia Named Head Coach of 2014 U.S. National Junior Team
Though news broke earlier this week that Don Lucia would be named head coach for the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team, USA Hockey made it official Saturday with a press conference in St. Paul, Minn. Lucia will be joined behind … Continue reading
Report: Don Lucia expected to lead 2014 U.S. World Junior Team
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, Don Lucia, head coach of the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team, is expected to be named head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team that will look to defend gold at the 2014 … Continue reading
NHL College Free Agent Tracker [Updated April 17]
The college free agent signing season has begun. With teams looking to fill out organizational depth or adding key pieces to their future, the college free agent has become one of the more economically valuable commodities in hockey since 2005. … Continue reading
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Strong Class of College Free Agents to Hit Market Soon
The college free agent has become one of the more attractive assets to NHL teams over the last few years. The success of a guy like Tampa Bay’s Cory Conacher, who signed after a four-year career at Canisius College, this … Continue reading
NCAA vs. CHL Battle Hits Minnesota High School Ranks
The ongoing recruiting battle between the NCAA and Canadian Hockey League took a new twist this past February, creating what appears to be a new front in the war: Minnesota high school hockey. Last week, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune documented the … Continue reading
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Remembering Brendan Burke
Editor’s Note: The following was originally published on Feb. 3, 2012. Today is the third anniversary of Brendan Burke’s tragic passing. Since just last year, Brendan’s message of courage and acceptance has become stronger than ever thanks to the efforts … Continue reading
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