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2012 U.S. WJC Camp: Goalies & Defensemen
Monday evening, the U.S. National Junior Team picture began to take shape when USA Hockey unveiled its 29-player preliminary roster. Those 29 Americans will compete for 22 roster spots in Team USA’s pre-tournament camp in Camrose, Alberta, Dec. 17-23. The … Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on 2012 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster
Well, the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team has been announced. There are plenty of intriguing names on it. Many expected, several not, and that’s what makes it fun. The picture begins to become more clear what the … Continue reading
2012 U.S. World Junior Camp: What We’ll Learn Tonight
***Got a specific question about Team USA, one of the candidates or the World Juniors in general? All day today (Dec. 5), I’ll be answering your questions on Twitter. So make sure to tweet your questions to @chrismpeters and I’ll … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Camp: Roster Speculatin’
Hockey Canada unveiled the roster for its World Junior selection camp Monday. USA Hockey’s roster unveiling should be right around the corner, so there’s really no better time to start some innocent speculation, am I right? This year, the U.S. … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Nick Bjugstad
Nick Bjugstad — Center Hometown: Blaine, Minn. Birthdate: July 17, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’5″/211 Current Team: University of Minnesota (WCHA) NHL Rights: Florida Panthers (1st Rd., 19th overall, 2010) National Team Experience: U.S. Under-17 Select Team (2008), U.S. Under-18 Select Team (2009), U.S. National Under-18 Team (Four … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Justin Faulk
Justin Faulk — Defenseman Hometown: South St. Paul, Minn. Birthdate: March 20, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/205 Current Team: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) NHL Rights: Carolina Hurricanes (2nd Rd., 37th overall, 2010) National Team Experience: U.S. Under-17 Select Team (2008), National Team Development Program (2008-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading
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College Hockey Roundup: Early Season Surprises
This has been an incredibly fun and unpredictable season so far in college hockey. There has been no shortage of surprises on the ice, which makes the rest of the year really intriguing. In the latest edition of College Hockey … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brian Ferlin
Brian Ferlin — Right Wing Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Birthdate: June 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/205 Current Team: Cornell University (ECACH) NHL Rights: Boston Bruins (2011, 4th Rd., 121st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) He wasn’t even supposed to be there. In … Continue reading
American Prospect Update: 2012 NHL CSS Preliminary Rankings Reviewed
Through the efforts of the late E.J. McGuire, NHL Central Scouting lists have become more of a public affair. It brings attention to what CSS does, but more importantly, and I believe this was a big part of E.J.’s intent, … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Kyle Rau
Kyle Rau — Left Wing Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minn. Birthdate: October 24, 1992 Height/Weight: 5’8″/172 Current Team: University of Minnesota (WCHA) NHL Rights: Florida Panthers (2011, 3rd Rd., 91st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) Kyle Rau is the first … Continue reading
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