Category Archives: NCAA

College Hockey’s Latest Head Scratcher

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Chris Peters

Realignment. College athletics has been boiled down to one word this fall. It has completely overshadowed anything that’s been happening on the football field and will have a gigantic impact on the way basketball conferences look as well. Though the … Continue reading →

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Johnson, Sauer, Rossi and Pulford Named 2011 Lester Patrick Award Recipients

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Chris Peters

The Lester Patrick Award is given annually for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The NHL announced Tuesday that this year’s recipients include Mark Johnson, a former NHLer, current University of Wisconsin women’s hockey head coach, and of … Continue reading →

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Reexamining Fighting in Junior Hockey

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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NCAA vs. CHL: The Best Thing You’ll Read About The Battle

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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College Hockey’s Drama-Filled Summer Rides On

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Chris Peters

Another week, another dramatic announcement in college hockey. The WCHA has extended invitations to five remaining schools in the CCHA (Alaska, Bowling Green, Ferris State, Lake Superior State and Western Michigan), essentially merging the two conferences devastated by the Big … Continue reading →

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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Forwards

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Goalies & Defensemen

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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NTDP’s U.S. National Under-17 Team Roster Unveiled

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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Final U17 5 Nations Report: A Comprehensive Look at U.S. U17 Select Team

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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U17 5 Nations: Team USA Clinches Title

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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