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Category Archives: NHL
U.S. World Junior Watch: Projecting Team USA’s Preliminary Roster
On Wednesday, USA Hockey will announce its pre-tournament camp roster for the U.S. National Junior team in preparation for the 2014 World Junior Championship. The candidates will then convene in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota for the first portion … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Key Players Surging, Bubble Candidates Fading
The clock is ticking. Decision time just seems to keep creeping closer for the U.S. selection of its pre-tournament camp. A number of U.S. candidates are really beginning to separate themselves from the pack in what is still a fairly … Continue reading
USA Hockey 2013 International Break Recap
Five different U.S. teams were in action last week during the IIHF’s first designated international break. Three of those teams won tournament titles, so not a bad week for USA Hockey. The U.S. Junior Select Team earned a 4-1 victory … Continue reading
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Hockey’s Growth in the United States: 2003-2013
Another hockey season is upon us. As NHL training camps open, many hockey players across the country, young and old, are registering for yet another season in the amateur ranks of the sport in the United States. In all likelihood, … Continue reading
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Concussions in Junior, College Hockey Need More Attention
Concussions aren’t going away. Over the last few years, concussions and head trauma have become as much a part of the sports discussion as what you can find in the box scores. As more is learned about the human brain … Continue reading
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U.S. Olympic Camp: Quote Roundup From Day 1
The U.S. Men’s National Team Orientation Camp is officially underway in Arlington, Va., and while the players aren’t on the ice, there’s some interesting info coming out of the camp. Since I couldn’t be there, I’m rounding up some of … Continue reading
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On the Sochi Olympics, Gay Rights and Expectations for NHL Players
When candidates for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team convene in Arlington, Va., later this month for USA Hockey’s Olympic Orientation Camp, they can undoubtedly be expected to answer this question: “What are your thoughts on Russia’s anti-gay laws?” How … Continue reading
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2013 U.S. WJC Camp Wrap Up
Every year, USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp provides the staff of the U.S. National Junior Team a great chance to get a close look at its candidate pool under one roof. Normally things start clearing up as some players … Continue reading
Wayne Gretzky Trade’s Impact on U.S. Hockey Growth
The NHL has been so closely tied to hockey’s growth in the United States, from the very beginning really. However, there are two significant events that altered the game forever in this country: Southeast expansion and The Trade. Wayne Gretzky … Continue reading
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2014 Olympics: On Building a Team for the Big Ice
Now that camp rosters are being named and there’s not much else to talk about, preparations for the Olympics seem to be a hot topic of late. With invites handed out, the general managers are beginning to tip their hands … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 