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Category Archives: NHL Draft
American Prospect Update: Field Trip to Dubuque
Last Saturday I had a chance to take in the U.S. National Under-18 Team’s road game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at the brand new Mystique Ice Center. First off, let me say that Mystique is a perfect facility for … Continue reading
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Man With the Golden Touch?
One would have to think USA Hockey had one man in mind when thinking about who to hire as the head coach for its 2012 U.S. National Junior Team. It was announced today that Dean Blais will return behind the bench … Continue reading
American Prospect Update: High School Wrap Up & Look at ISS Rankings
Pretty much across the entire country, the high school hockey season has ended with many state championships played last weekend. The cream of the high school crop has always been Minnesota and this year, it certainly lived up to the … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Checking in With Familiar Faces
As the season continues to dwindle for many draft-eligible players, the opportunities to shine for scouts are becoming fewer. That tends to ramp up the pressure, the competitiveness and in some cases, the stress. How these players handle the next … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: NCAA, MN-HS Postseason Looms
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: Getting Offensive in the OHL
Last Tuesday passed without an American Prospect Update, but it has returned to its normal spot this week to put the spotlight back on the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Today, we take a look at some of the top American … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Trades Put 2012 Draft in Spotlight (UPDATED)
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
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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American Prospect Update: Five Nations Recap
It’s Tuesday, so that means its time for the first of two updates this week regarding prospects eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Today, we’ll recap the 2011 Under-18 Five Nations Cup, which wrapped up on Sunday. The U.S. … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update – Five Nations Report
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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