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Category Archives: NTDP
U.S. WJC Camp Roundup: Recapping USA-RUS; Injury Update; Links
Editor’s note: Wednesday afternoon, I’ll post my projected 2012 U.S. National Junior Team final roster. The official announcement comes down from USA Hockey Thursday morning, so I’ll share who I think will be on that list. Tough decisions to be … Continue reading
U.S. WJC Camp: USA-Russia Exhibition Preview, CAN-FIN Reviewed, Links
Normally exhibition games are next to meaningless. A chance to work on things, get familiar with teammates and fine tune the team, is usually the order of the day in a non-tournament game. That won’t be the case tonight for … Continue reading
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U.S. WJC Camp: Answering Your Camp Questions; Who To Follow on Twitter; Coyle Reportedly Leaves BU
As the World Junior Championship gains popularity in the United States, it’s only natural for you newcomers to have plenty of questions. This post will try and answer those frequently asked questions about the USA camp and the selection process. … Continue reading
U.S. WJC Camp: Battles to Watch
At least 28 players, 29 if Justin Faulk gets loaned, will enter the U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary camp in Camrose, Alberta, Friday, looking for one of 22 spots on the final roster. The competition will be fierce and tensions … Continue reading
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 Camp: Roster Speculatin’
Hockey Canada unveiled the roster for its World Junior selection camp Monday. USA Hockey’s roster unveiling should be right around the corner, so there’s really no better time to start some innocent speculation, am I right? This year, the U.S. … Continue reading
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