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Category Archives: NHL
2012 WJC Roundup: Making a Case for Faulk; Canada’s Roster; Links
The World Junior Championship is just 12 days away. As the tournament nears, the news will begin to pick up in a big way and you’ll be trapped in a WJC whirlwind. Not a bad whirlwind to be trapped in. … Continue reading
2012 WJC: Highlights from the Johannson/Blais Media Teleconference
There’s been plenty of analysis on this blog over the last few days regarding the U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary roster. So there’s been enough of my blabbering. It’s time to hear from the people most directly linked to the … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, World Junior Championship
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2012 U.S. WJC Camp: Forwards
Earlier today, we took a look at the goaltenders and defenseman named to the U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary roster. Now it’s time to look at each of the 17 forwards. Goaltending and the top-six forwards are the biggest strengths … Continue reading
2012 U.S. WJC Camp: Goalies & Defensemen
Monday evening, the U.S. National Junior Team picture began to take shape when USA Hockey unveiled its 29-player preliminary roster. Those 29 Americans will compete for 22 roster spots in Team USA’s pre-tournament camp in Camrose, Alberta, Dec. 17-23. The … Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on 2012 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster
Well, the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team has been announced. There are plenty of intriguing names on it. Many expected, several not, and that’s what makes it fun. The picture begins to become more clear what the … Continue reading
2012 U.S. World Junior Camp: What We’ll Learn Tonight
***Got a specific question about Team USA, one of the candidates or the World Juniors in general? All day today (Dec. 5), I’ll be answering your questions on Twitter. So make sure to tweet your questions to @chrismpeters and I’ll … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brandon Saad [UPDATED]
Brandon Saad — Left Wing Hometown: Gibsonia, Pa. Birthdate: October 27, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/206 Current Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL) NHL Rights: Chicago Blackhawks (2nd Rd., 43rd Overall, 2011) National Team Experience: U.S. National Under-17 Team (2009 U17 Challenge), National Team Development Program (2009-10), U.S. Men’s National … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Justin Faulk
Justin Faulk — Defenseman Hometown: South St. Paul, Minn. Birthdate: March 20, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/205 Current Team: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) NHL Rights: Carolina Hurricanes (2nd Rd., 37th overall, 2010) National Team Experience: U.S. Under-17 Select Team (2008), National Team Development Program (2008-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading
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Sidney Crosby Returns, American Hockey Wins
I am not supposed to like Sidney Crosby. I’m not exactly part of his key demographic. I’m not a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals assured that. I’m not a Canadian with the 2010 Olympics not so far … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brian Ferlin
Brian Ferlin — Right Wing Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Birthdate: June 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/205 Current Team: Cornell University (ECACH) NHL Rights: Boston Bruins (2011, 4th Rd., 121st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) He wasn’t even supposed to be there. In … Continue reading
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