Category Archives: NCAA

NTDP Tryout Camp Roster Announced

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

The National Team Development Program has set a very high standard for elite hockey players in this country to reach. An invitation to its tryout camp is coveted by the top 15-year-old hockey players in the United States. The camp, … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: NCAA, MN-HS Postseason Looms

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Chris Peters

For many teams with draft-eligible players, the postseason is either nearing or it has arrived. This is the part of the season where players can really shine. The intensity of playoff hockey or being part of a playoff race adds … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: Trades Put 2012 Draft in Spotlight (UPDATED)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Chris Peters

Normally this space is reserved for 2011 NHL Entry Draft-eligible players, but recent trades in the NHL have included 2012 draft picks. That has led many a pundit to muse that 2012 draft picks are more valuable due to the … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: USHL Should be Well Represented

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Chris Peters

The United States Hockey League has produced its fair share of top draft prospects over the last few years. Louis Leblanc, Jaden Schwartz, John Moore, John Carlson and Kyle Okposo immediately come to mind as guys that used big USHL … Continue reading →

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Get on Board With Hockey Weekend Across America

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

When Hockey Weekend Across America first started, I don’t think any of us really knew what to expect. I knew I didn’t, but that was because I was a dumb intern that had never been part of a national initiative … Continue reading →

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Some Weekend Reading/Viewing Materials

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Chris Peters

Hey folks, it’s cold outside. These winter weekends can be pretty dull, am I right? So your friendly neighborhood blogger over here at The United States of Hockey wants to pull you out of the winter doldrums. I’ve seen several interesting … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update – Five Nations Report

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

As you might have seen yesterday, there is a big international tournament going on over in the Czech Republic featuring many 2011 NHL Draft eligible players. Outside of the World U18 Championship, the Under-18 Five Nations might be the next … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: NCAA Draft Eligibles, Q&A with Chase Balisy

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Chris Peters

This year, there are a number of 1992 birth dates still eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. That means we should see a fair number of players already in NCAA institutions have their names called on draft day. Because … Continue reading →

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More American Prospect News and Links

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Chris Peters

With Tuesday’s Q & A with Rocco Grimaldi taking up plenty of space, I left out our links and commentary for other prospects. I couldn’t just let you get out of the week without more prospect news. In fact, we’re … Continue reading →

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Weekly American Prospect Update: Q & A with Rocco Grimaldi (USNTDP)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Chris Peters

Every Tuesday, we update you on some of the top American prospects eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. One of the most intriguing players in this year’s NHL Draft is a young man by the name of Rocco Grimaldi. … Continue reading →

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