Category Archives: NHL Draft

2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge — Team USA Preview

Though the World Juniors deservedly gets all the headlines, the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge is another international tournament this time of year that deserves some attention. For many players, this tournament is the first significant step on a path toward … Continue reading

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College Hockey Roundup: Parity; Dartmouth!?; College Hockey’s Best Player; Recruiting News and Notes

If you’re a fan of parity in college hockey, the way this season has started has to warm your heart. While parity itself is typically a good thing, this probably isn’t the year for it. Yeah, that sounds weird, but … Continue reading

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International Break Recap — U.S. National Teams Go 4-for-4

It was a good week for USA Hockey as the IIHF’s first international break of the season brought a lot of hardware. U.S. teams went 4-for-4 in international competition last week, winning tournament titles from Ann Arbor, Mich. to Monthey, … Continue reading

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2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament Preview

The 2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament gets underway Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Mich., at the home rink of the National Team Development Program. The U.S. National Under-18 Team, made up almost primarily of full-time NTDPers, will welcome U18 national teams … Continue reading

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World Junior A Challenge Team USA Preview

The 2012 World Junior A Challenge will kick off tonight in Yarmouth, N.S. The U.S. Junior Select Team, comprised primarily of players from the United States Hockey League, will look to redeem itself after a disappointing third-place finish at last … Continue reading

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VIDEO: NTDP’s Kevin Labanc Scores Dazzling Shootout Goal

There was just one game on the USHL schedule last night and was it ever a doozy. The Dubuque Fighting Saints put their perfect 9-0-0 record on the line against the U.S. National Under-18 Team in Ann Arbor. After finishing … Continue reading

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Top American Prospect Seth Jones Scores Pretty Goal

Seth Jones is best known for his ability in the defensive end, but his offensive instincts probably don’t get the credit they deserve. The top U.S. prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and No. 1 overall contender has 10 … Continue reading

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Checking in with the USHL: Power Rankings and Prospects to Watch

The United States Hockey League is now a month into the 2012-13 season. The only Tier 1 Junior A league in the U.S. is having another great year already with plenty of NHL Draft prospects emerging and some long-suffering teams … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Locks, Likelies and Bubble Players for U.S. Roster

As hard as it may be to believe, what with the distraction of a lockout and our hockey body clocks completely out of whack, the World Junior Championship is just over two months away. Two months until the best hockey … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Dylan McLaughlin’s Early Entry for USHL Goal of the Year

Sometimes I’ll get an email in my inbox from Brian Werger, communications director for the United States Hockey League with a subject of “USHL Highlight” and it rarely disappoints. The latest email included a link to an incredible goal from … Continue reading

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