Category Archives: NHL

Team USA Downs Norway, Names Captains

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Chris Peters

It’s been a very productive 12 hours for the U.S. National Junior Team. Last night, Team USA showed that its closer to being ready for the World Juniors with a convincing 6-1 victory over Norway. The U.S. scored four goals … Continue reading →

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Your Questions Answered… and LINKS!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Chris Peters

Now that Team USA’s roster has been finalized, excitement is starting to build for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship. This is going to be an outstanding tournament with plenty of twists and turns to keep everyone locked in. I … Continue reading →

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Team USA Will be Versatile, Fast — Highlights from U.S. Teleconference

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Chris Peters

Not a lot of surprises coming out of Team USA’s afternoon teleconference featuring Head Coach Keith Allain, GM Jim Johannson and Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. Still it was nice to hear what Allain had to say about … Continue reading →

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The Defenders of Gold

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Chris Peters

Here it is: Your final roster for the 2011 U.S. National Junior Team. These 22 players are charged with defending the gold medal on home soil. The Goaltenders: Jack Campbell – A hero in the gold-medal game, Campbell will have … Continue reading →

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Gary Thorne Taking His Talents to Buffalo

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Chris Peters

At around noon EST, USA Hockey announced that not only will the NHL Network be airing 15 World Junior contests, but that the U.S. games will be called by none other than Gary Thorne. Joining Thorne in the booth will … Continue reading →

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REPORT: Blackhawks Shuffle Morin to Team USA

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Chris Peters

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald and Bob McKenzie recently tweeted that the Blackhawks have released Jeremy Morin to Team USA to play at the 2011 World Junior Championship. According to McKenzie, Morin will join the U.S. squad today. I … Continue reading →

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Morin’s WJC Clock Starts Now

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Peters

This isn’t exactly news. I think everyone kind of assumed this was going to happen. As of right now, it sounds like all of Team USA’s hopefuls have checked in at camp. Everyone, but Jeremy Morin. Alex Clark, the PR … Continue reading →

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