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2014 U.S. WJC Camp: Previewing USA vs. Sweden Pre-Tournament Game

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Chris Peters

The U.S. National Junior Team, still with its preliminary roster yet to be finalized, will play Sweden in a pre-tournament game today. It was scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET, but will likely end up closer to 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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2014 U.S. WJC Camp: Exhibition vs. Minnesota State Preview

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Chris Peters

MINNEAPOLIS — A roster of 22 players hoping to make the U.S. National Junior Team will play Minnesota State University’s hockey team in Mankato tonight. According to head coach Don Lucia, tonight’s match-up represents a critical evaluation point in paring … Continue reading →

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2014 U.S. WJC Camp: News and Notes from Day 2

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Chris Peters

MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. National Junior Team’s training camp is now two days in. With the 29 players getting their legs under them, things picked up. The second practice in particular brought the implementation of potential power play and penalty … Continue reading →

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2014 WJC: U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster at a Glance

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Chris Peters

With the U.S. National Junior Team’s training camp opening today in Minneapolis, Minn., I decided to put together a quick reference guide on all 29 invitees. You can read more detailed analysis on each player at these links: Forwards / Defense and Goalies. … Continue reading →

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Charlie Coyle Makes One Kid’s Day, Reminds Rest of Us There’s Still Magic in Sports

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Chris Peters

Standing against the boards, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound, 21-year-old hockey player. Chinstrap undone, pucks at his feet, focused on the battle ahead. Then come several light taps on the glass. Nervous ones, but hopeful. Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle maybe due … Continue reading →

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2014 World Junior Championship: Preliminary Rosters for All Participating Countries

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Chris Peters

This post was updated on Dec. 14 to add Slovakia’s preliminary roster, which was announced Dec. 13. The 2014 World Junior Championship is two weeks away. Every country has posted their pre-tournament rosters of varying sizes. Most will be pared … Continue reading →

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2014 WJC: Team USA Adds Hinostroza, Stepan, Slavin to Training Camp Roster

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Chris Peters

The U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary roster grew by three players Tuesday. Forwards Vince Hinostroza, Zach Stepan and defenseman Jaccob Slavin have been added to the training camp in Minnesota to bring the total roster to a robust 29 players. … Continue reading →

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2014 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: Defense and Goalies

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Chris Peters

This post has been edited to reflect additions to the roster made on Dec. 10. When Team USA convenes for training camp on Dec. 15, joining the 15 forwards (detailed here) will be nine defensemen and three goaltenders. Since the … Continue reading →

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2014 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: Forwards

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Chris Peters

This post has been altered to reflect additions made to camp on Dec. 10 The U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary roster includes 17 forwards. That means four will be sent home before the puck drops on the tournament Dec. 26. … Continue reading →

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2014 Team USA WJC Preliminary Roster: Rapid Reaction

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Chris Peters

USA Hockey unveiled its 26-player preliminary roster for the World Junior Championship today. This list will have to be whittled down to 20 skaters and three goaltenders before Team USA takes the ice against the Czech Republic on Dec. 26 … Continue reading →

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