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Category Archives: NHL Draft
American Prospect Update: World Junior A Challenge Preview
It’s November, which means we’re nearing the International Ice Hockey Federation’s first international break. Each year, the IIHF has windows in which European clubs take time off to allow their players to compete in various international tournaments including the World … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: October Rankings Reviewed, Links
As all of the players continue to compete for a higher draft standing, we now know where the actual NHL Entry Draft will be held. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirmed via sources what has been rumored for months. … Continue reading
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CHL vs. NCAA: The Public Pursuit of an American Top Prospect
Sunday night, I was alerted to a story from the Windsor Star regarding Jordan Schmaltz. In it, Windsor Spitfires GM Warren Rychel and head coach Bob Boughner reveal that they are continuing their pursuit of Schmaltz, currently a defenseman for … Continue reading
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Potential Problems in Raising the NHL Draft Age
Bob Nicholson, the president of Hockey Canada, has an interesting idea regarding the NHL Entry Draft. Nicholson, a man of great influence in the sport, has proposed to the NHL a plan to raise the Entry Draft age from 18 … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Scouting Reports from Cedar Rapids vs. Sioux City
Friday night I was able to take in a USHL contest between the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and Sioux City Musketeers. It wasn’t much of a game, with Cedar Rapids winning 10-2, but it was a great chance to see top … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Early Standouts in USHL Play
Every major developmental league is underway and there’s been plenty of excitement to start the season. Every USHL team has at least two regular-season games under their belts, and though it’s early, a few prospects are beginning to emerge. Still, … Continue reading
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2011-12 Preseason All-America Team — 2012 Draft Eligibles
Editor’s note: Ripping a page right out of the NCAA’s book, the United States of Hockey is naming three, that’s right, three All-America teams. Why let the college folks have all the fun? The three All-America teams will feature the … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: CHL Season Underway, USHL Kicks Off Friday
All the preseason games and training camps have been wrapped up. Now it’s time for the real deal, as the regular season begins for all draft-eligible Junior players. The Canadian Hockey League kicked off last weekend, while the United States … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Who To Watch in the USHL This Year
The American Prospect Update has returned, which can only mean hockey season has arrived. OK, once you finish your celebratory dance party for one, come on back and read the rest of this post… The USHL Fall Classic kicks off … Continue reading
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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Forwards
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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