Category Archives: NTDP

USA Goalie Coach Weighs in on Draft-Eligible American Netminders

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Chris Peters

Some believe this could end up being a very strong year for goaltenders in the NHL Draft. With big names like Subban, Vasilevski and Dansk towards the top of the charts, we could see more than a few goalies taken … Continue reading →

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A Look at 2012 Draft Eligible Players Named to U.S. World Junior Camp Roster

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Chris Peters

Of the 46 players invited to USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp, 22 are eligible for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Making it to this camp is a pretty strong indicator of where this player is now in his development, … Continue reading →

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2012 National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster Named — Initial Thoughts

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Chris Peters

The first steps toward forming the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team were taken Monday as USA Hockey announced both that Phil Housley would be the head coach and the 46-player roster for the National Junior Evaluation Camp. The camp will … Continue reading →

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Samuelsson, Matteau Endure Wacky Draft Seasons

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Chris Peters

Henrik Samuelsson and Stefan Matteau have an awful lot in common. Both are big forwards, both are sons of former NHL players, both are dual citizens, and both have similar NHL projections and draft stock. Both also had somewhat wacky … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Rankings Roundup — American Top 10

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Chris Peters

One of the more interesting pre-draft practices for most fans is taking a look at the Draft rankings that are available on the web. Every fan has loads of sources and opinions to pick from. The wide variety of evaluations … Continue reading →

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Kicking off USofH’s Draft Coverage with Sleepers You Should Know

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Chris Peters

It’s been a bit of a long layoff here at United States of Hockey, but with the NHL Entry Draft less than two weeks away, things will be kicking into high gear right through the big weekend in Pittsburgh. For … Continue reading →

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American Development Paths to 2012 Stanley Cup Final

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Chris Peters

The Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils should be a great match-up, making for entertaining games and an enthralling series. This year’s Stanley Cup Final will also have an added American flavor. By now … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: Goalie Edition, Clark Cup Update

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Chris Peters

Coming off a potential Vezina-winning season, Jonathan Quick has continued his standout year in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, leading the LA Kings to the Final. The last three Vezinas have gone to Americans (Tim Thomas twice and Ryan Miller). So … Continue reading →

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Seth Jones Makes Long-Awaited Decision

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Chris Peters

With each passing day, Seth Jones looks more and more like the best American prospect in at least the last five years. At least. If he were NHL Draft-eligible this year, he’d be an easy first rounder, maybe even a … Continue reading →

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U18 World Championship Recap: Defensemen and Goalies

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Chris Peters

It was pretty well established that the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team would have to rely on steady defense to have success. However, no one could have predicted just how dominant this defensive group would be. Combine that with stellar … Continue reading →

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