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Category Archives: U.S. National Teams
U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Housley to Take World Junior Reins
USA Hockey formally announced former NHL defenseman and U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Housley will be the head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team for the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. Housley … Continue reading
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Samuelsson, Matteau Endure Wacky Draft Seasons
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
REPORT: Phil Housley to Lead U.S. National Junior Team in 2013
Phil Housley will be named head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship Monday, according to ESPN’s John Buccigross. Sources contacted at USA Hockey would neither confirm nor deny the report. There is … Continue reading
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The Curious Case of Alex Galchenyuk
There might not be a single prospect in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft that has as much intrigue or mystery as Alex Galchenyuk. The Milwaukee-born, Russia-raised Galchenyuk missed all but two regular-season and six playoff games with a knee injury. … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Finland Recap, Tournament Retrospective
Eight seconds. That was all that separated the U.S. from the end of regulation and a chance in the overtime period against defending champion Finland. Alas, Jesse Joensuu was left open on the doorstep of the American net and he … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC Quarterfinals: USA vs. Finland
Single elimination changes everything. Every shot, every goal, every mistake drastically increases in importance. An off night may cost a team its shot at a medal. With a thin margin for error and a medal well within reach for both … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC: USA-Switzerland Recap, Quarterfinals Set
The U.S. Men’s National Team overcame a lackluster start to earn a 5-2 win over Switzerland and clinch second place in the Helsinki Group, setting up a quarterfinal rematch with Finland. The U.S., which finished with a 4-2-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record, … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC: USA-Switzerland Preview
Though the U.S. has secured its spot in the quarterfinals at the Men’s World Championship, the game against Switzerland still carries some significance in terms of seeding. Team USA sits in third place, just two points behind Finland, three points … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC: USA-Finland Recap
The U.S. Men’s National Team did their mommas proud on Mother’s Day. A 5-0 win over defending champion Finland showed what Team USA looks like at its very best. The win vaulted Team USA into second place in the Helsinki … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC: USA-Kazakhstan Recap
When is a win not a win? Team USA’s 3-2 overtime win against Kazakhstan is probably a good place to start. The U.S. started out OK, but faded as the game went on and lost leads twice in the game. … Continue reading
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