Category Archives: NHL

Head Injuries and the Pee Wee Checking Debate

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Chris Peters

Over recent weeks, many new visitors to the blog have come for my post on USA Hockey’s proposed body checking ban for the 12 & Under age group, also known as Pee Wees. It is a topic that has been … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: Trades Put 2012 Draft in Spotlight (UPDATED)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Chris Peters

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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Hockey Weekend Across America: In Review

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

Well, the national hockey holiday has come and gone. Hockey Weekend Across America, without a doubt, was bigger and better than ever. The added exposure thanks to an incredibly produced Hockey Day in America on NBC was a huge boost. … Continue reading →

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HWAA: Celebrating Hockey Heroes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes Day isn’t until Sunday, but in case you hadn’t heard, there’s going to be NINE HOURS of hockey coverage on NBC and VERSUS that day. So, since I will be preoccupied most of Sunday, I decided … Continue reading →

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Get on Board With Hockey Weekend Across America

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

When Hockey Weekend Across America first started, I don’t think any of us really knew what to expect. I knew I didn’t, but that was because I was a dumb intern that had never been part of a national initiative … Continue reading →

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NBC’s Hockey Day in America Great for U.S. Hockey Fans — Afternoon Links

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Chris Peters

We’re just a month away from USA Hockey’s celebratory Hockey Weekend Across America. This year, NBC has gotten into the act and on Sunday, Feb. 20, it will have SIX HOURS of hockey coverage. With three regional NHL broadcasts and … Continue reading →

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Where Do They Come From? A Look at Americans in the NHL

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Chris Peters

Earlier in the week, I wrote a piece on where the American players listed on Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings were getting scouted from. Today, I wanted to take a look at the Americans currently playing in the NHL, and where … Continue reading →

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Mr. USA Hockey

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Chris Peters

Since I started the blog, I’ve been asking myself what player best embodies American hockey today. Who is the guy that I think of first when I think of USA Hockey Yesterday I posed the question on this blog and … Continue reading →

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Where Do They Come From? A Look Inside the Numbers

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Chris Peters

Now that Central Scouting has given us a guide of who the top players to watch for the NHL Draft are, let’s dig a little deeper. One of the big questions I’ve had every year is where are all of … Continue reading →

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Other Notables in the Mid-Term Rankings

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

The great thing about mid-term rankings is the discussion it brings about. There are a lot of folks out there who might look at this list and say, well he’s way too low, or he’s too high. That’s part of … Continue reading →

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