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Category Archives: NHL
2014 Olympics: Team USA Assistants Named, Orientation Camp News & Notes
It’s been a busy couple of days when it comes to the Olympics, but it sure is nice to have NHL players headed to Sochi once again. Team USA’s big news Tuesday was the addition of three assistant coaches. Additionally, … Continue reading
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NHL to Participate in 2014 Olympics
It took way longer than it should have, but the NHL, NHLPA, IIHF and IOC came to an agreement for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, so NHL players will be made available. The NHL will shut down for 17 days … Continue reading
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Could College Hockey Come to EA Sports’ NHL Franchise?
The NCAA announced Wednesday that it would not renew its licensing agreement with video game giant EA Sports. The NCAA’s name and logo has appeared on EA Sports’ games for 21 years on such titles as NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball … Continue reading
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A Reflection on the Brief, but Impactful Career of Blake Geoffrion
Montreal Canadiens forward Blake Geoffrion confirmed Monday that he will be stepping away from the game of hockey at the age of 25. A freak injury in the form of a depressed skull fracture during an AHL game last November … Continue reading
NCAA vs. CHL: Decommitment Season is Officially Underway
It’s that time of year, when the last buzzer has sounded, the Stanley Cup awarded, the Draft completed and rookie camps just starting off. As the temperature rises this time of year, so does the number of players signing with … Continue reading
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Hockey Participation in U.S. Down Slightly in 2012-13
When USA Hockey released its membership statistics a few weeks back, there was some good news and bad news. The bad news was that for the first time in four years, hockey participation didn’t grow in the United States. The … Continue reading
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2013 NHL Draft: A Look at the Top American Prospects Taken
The 2013 NHL Draft has come and gone. While it wasn’t the flurry of trades and insanity everyone expected, it was still its unpredictable self. I’ve been following the draft most closely since about 2007 and every year I am … Continue reading
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2013 NHL Draft: Top 15 American Prospects (9-15 & More)
After detailing the top eight of the American class, it’s time to look at the guys who won’t be making the first round, but are still a big part of this U.S.-based draft class. Like many years before, there should … Continue reading
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2014 Olympics: USA Hockey turns to David Poile, Dan Bylsma for Sochi
“We’ve reached a point in our country where winning gold medals is not a miracle, it’s an expectation,” USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio said as he looked out from a podium in New York City Saturday morning. With those expectations, … Continue reading
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2013 NHL Draft: Top 15 American Prospects (1-8)
The 2013 NHL Entry Draft is expected to be very exciting for a variety of reasons. The biggest, however, is that this draft class, particularly at the top, is as deep as we’ve seen in a decade. The quality of … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 