Category Archives: NTDP

U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Seth Jones

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Chris Peters

Seth Jones — Defense Hometown: Plano, Texas  Birthdate: October 3, 1994 Height/Weight: 6’3″/201 Current Team: U.S. National Under-18 Team (NTDP) NHL Rights: Draft Eligible in 2013 National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2010-present), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, 2011) Despite turning 17 less … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Justin Faulk

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Chris Peters

Justin Faulk — Defenseman Hometown: South St. Paul, Minn.   Birthdate: March 20, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/205 Current Team: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) NHL Rights: Carolina Hurricanes (2nd Rd., 37th overall, 2010) National Team Experience: U.S. Under-17 Select Team (2008), National Team Development Program (2008-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: 2012 NHL CSS Preliminary Rankings Reviewed

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Chris Peters

Through the efforts of the late E.J. McGuire, NHL Central Scouting lists have become more of a public affair. It brings attention to what CSS does, but more importantly, and I believe this was a big part of E.J.’s intent, … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: International Standouts

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

Today marks the first of not one, but TWO American Prospect Updates this week. Today, we’ll focus on the standouts from the past international break. Then come on back Thursday as NHL Central Scouting will be releasing its 2012 NHL … Continue reading →

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Recapping USA Hockey’s November International Break

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Chris Peters

Of the five teams USA Hockey sent into international tournaments last week, three won titles. So all-in-all, that’s a pretty solid week. The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Canada in a shootout to earn the 2011 Women’s Four Nations Cup … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: Four Nations Cup Previews

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

In a player’s NHL Entry Draft-eligible year, how he plays against his draft peers can have a big impact on how that player is viewed by scouts. That is a big reason international competition can be so important for a … Continue reading →

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USofH on the Air: Gospel of Hockey Podcast (11/3/2011)

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Chris Peters

I’ll be joining Matt Gajtka and Larry Snyder on the triumphant return of the Gospel of Hockey podcast at 6:30 p.m. ET on Blog Talk Radio. We’ll be chatting about the U.S. roster for the World Junior A Challenge, how … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jon Merrill

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Chris Peters

Jon Merrill – Defenseman Hometown: Brighton, Mich.     Birthdate: February 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’3″ / 206 Current Team: University of Michigan (CCHA) NHL Rights: New Jersey Devils (2010, 2nd Rd., 38th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: October Rankings Reviewed, Links

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Chris Peters

As all of the players continue to compete for a higher draft standing, we now know where the actual NHL Entry Draft will be held. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirmed via sources what has been rumored for months. … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jack Campbell

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

Jack Campbell — Goaltender Hometown: Port Huron, Mich.     Birthdate: January 9, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″ / 182 Current Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL) NHL Rights: Dallas Stars (2010, 1st Rd., 11th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading →

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