Category Archives: NHL Draft

NCAA Tournament: Previewing the East Regional

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Chris Peters

When the final pairings were announced, the East was appeared to be the region that may have been least compelling in terms of match-ups. All things considered, this is the weakest of the four groupings. There are areas for concern … Continue reading →

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NCAA Tournament: Previewing the Midwest Regional

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Chris Peters

The Midwest is a highly unpredictable bracket. With four teams that have shown varying degrees of consistency throughout the year, it’s hard to tell which of the quartet will get hot at the right time. Michigan is the top seed, … Continue reading →

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NCAA Tournament: Previewing the Northeast Regional

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Chris Peters

The Northeast is going to be a pretty exciting region. Why wouldn’t it be? With each of the last two Division I national champions as the top two seeds playing in Worcester, Mass., there are sure to be some fireworks … Continue reading →

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College Hockey Roundup: First Look at National Tournament Field

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Chris Peters

After a weekend of crowning conference champions, the field is set for the 2012 NCAA National Tournament. Only 16 teams remain on the road to the Frozen Four and it’s a highly intriguing group. Today, I’ll take a look at … Continue reading →

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College Hockey Weekend Preview: Pro Prospects To Watch

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Chris Peters

The conference semifinals kick off today for every Division I hockey conference. This weekend can have significant impact on who’s in and who’s out of the NCAA tournament. Additionally, many of this weekend’s games are televised, with Hockey East holding … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: MN State Tourney; Nieves’ USHL Debut; Galchenyuk Returns; McCabe Dangles

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Chris Peters

It’s that time of year. Higher stakes. More drama. More excitement. Everything gets turned up a notch in March and April. It’s also getting to the point of the season where NHL Draft prospects are running out of games to … Continue reading →

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2012 NTDP Tryout Camp Roster Unveiled

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Chris Peters

Today, USA Hockey announced the 50-plus player roster for its annual NTDP Evaluation Camp. The roster features many of the best American players from the 1996 birth year, who will be vying for spots on next year’s U.S. National Under-17 … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: A Scout’s View of 2012 Class, U.S. Prospects

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Chris Peters

After a few weeks off, the American Prospect Update has returned to its normal slot on Wednesdays here on United States of Hockey. There hasn’t been a lot of movement among the rankings and schools of thought, so I figured … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: Five Nations, Vlad Dzurilla Recaps; Links

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Chris Peters

Well, it wasn’t the finish the U.S. National Under-18 Team wanted. Posting a 2-0-0-2 record at the 2012 U18 Five Nations Tournament resulted in third place for Team USA, finishing behind tournament champ Sweden and Finland. It’s a bit of … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: 5 Nations Preview; TSN, HP Draft Rankings; Nieves to USHL?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Chris Peters

The U.S. National Under-18 Team has landed in Pori, Finland, and will participate in the 2012 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament which began earlier today. Team USA won’t open tournament play until Thursday, however. In addition to the U.S., the tournament … Continue reading →

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