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IIHF MWC: USA-Canada Preview
Without the fanfare of USA-Canada games of the World Juniors or Olympics, the North American rivals will square off in Helsinki Saturday on Day 2 of preliminary-round action at the 2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship. While it may not have … Continue reading
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lIHF MWC: USA-France Recap
The U.S. Men’s National Team got exactly the start it wanted with a 7-2 drubbing of France in the opening game at the 2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship. There are a lot of positives that can be taken out of … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC: USA-France Preview
If you want to catch Team USA’s first game at the 2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship, you better be a morning person… or at least getting ready for work early. The U.S. will meet France at 5:15 a.m. ET live … Continue reading
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2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship: Team USA Preview
The IIHF World Championship has not often been kind to the United States. With just two medals in the last 20 years, both bronze (1996, 2004) and no gold since 1933, it’s been a largely forgettable event for American hockey … Continue reading
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An Ugly Reminder: Racism in Hockey
The day after the Washington Capitals downed the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins in overtime, we should have been talking about what a great series it was. Instead, we’ve been forced to focus on the actions of a few … Continue reading
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April 21, 2002 — The Beginning of a Revolution
One of the more significant dates in USA Hockey’s more recent history is April 21, 2002. You might not know what happened that day, and there’s no need to be ashamed. Most people don’t. A group of 16- and 17-year-old … Continue reading
All-American Prospects Game Set for September
USA Hockey today announced that the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., will host the first ever All-American Prospects Game on Sept. 29. The game will feature 40 of the top American-born prospects eligible for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, High School Hockey, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey
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Who Did My Team Just Sign? A Running Commentary on College Signees
It’s been ridiculously difficult to keep up with all of the college signings of late, but I figured I’d do my best to help you NHL fans out. You might not know much about your team’s newest acquisition, especially if … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Finding Value in Second-Year Eligibles; NCAA, USHL, U18WC Updates
The last 48 hours has included a blizzard of college players signing contracts. Some were drafted the age-old way, as fresh-faced 18-year-olds. Others signed as free agents. Which do you think got the better contract? Sometimes it pays, literally, to … Continue reading
College Hockey Roundup: Regional Recap, Look Ahead to Frozen Four
The last three weeks of college hockey have had a little bit of everything. From upsets to overtimes, there’s nothing quite like playoff hockey. This past weekend was nothing short of manna for college hockey fans. It’s been a year … Continue reading
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