Category Archives: U.S. National Teams
OHL Suspension May Cost Noesen World Junior Spot
In a spot of bad timing, Plymouth forward Stefan Noesen has been suspended by the Ontario Hockey League for 10 games for a hit in a Dec. 8 game against the Oshawa Generals. According to IIHF by-laws, the suspension may … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on John Gibson; USA Candidates on TV Tonight; Canada’s Roster Finalized
USA Hockey’s pre-tournament camp opens in New York at the Rangers practice facility Sunday. Stick with United States of Hockey for more camp preview content later today. John Gibson — Goaltender Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. Birthdate: July 14, 1993 Current Team: Kitchener Rangers … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Seth Jones; Team USA’s CHL-NCAA Dynamic
Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Seth Jones — Defense Hometown: Plano, Texas Birthdate: October 3, 1994 Current Team: Portland … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Habs Will Recall Galchenyuk if Lockout Ends
According to CBC Radio, Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that the team plans to invite Alex Galchenyuk to its abbreviated training camp when (if) the lockout ends, which could impact Team USA for the World Juniors. Here’s what Bergevin … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Sean Kuraly; Players With Most to Prove in Camp
Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Sean Kuraly — Center Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Birthdate: January 20, 1993 Current Team: Miami University … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Mario Lucia; Other Candidate Updates
Throughout the week, United States of Hockey will profile invitees for the U.S. pre-tournament camp which begins Sunday, Dec. 16, with each profile followed by additional camp content. Mario Lucia — Left Wing Hometown: Plymouth, Minn. Birthdate: August 25, 1993 Current Team: University … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Team USA Candidates on TV; What Happens if the Lockout Ends?
As optimism has built and faded and so on and so forth in regards to the end of the NHL Lockout, there’s no better answer now than there was last week as to when this will all be done. While … Continue reading
U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: An In-Depth Look at the Defense, Goalies
Even before USA Hockey announced its 27-player preliminary roster, the defense was always going to be this team’s key strength on top of what should be a solid goaltending trio. USA Hockey named nine defensemen to the camp roster, while … Continue reading
U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: An In-Depth Look at the Forwards
Earlier today, USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. On that list, 15 forwards were named to compete for spots on the final roster for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. Team … Continue reading
U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster: Rapid Reaction
USA Hockey today announced the 27 players that would make up its preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team. Team USA will have to whittle this list down to 23 players (20 skaters, three goalies) by Dec. 23 when … Continue reading