Category Archives: U.S. National Teams

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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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Emerson Etem

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Chris Peters

Every Thursday from now until the U.S. National Junior Team’s pre-tournament camp roster is announced, United States of Hockey will highlight a candidate for the team. We’ll be taking a look at players from the near locks to the dark-horse … Continue reading →

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USofH On The Air: The Hockeenight Puckcast

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Chris Peters

Last night, I joined the boys over at the Hockeenight Puckcast to talk about everything you want to know about, and many things you don’t. I had a great time talking about the Blackhawks prospects, Lester Patrick winners, Growth of … Continue reading →

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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Forwards

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Chris Peters

Based on yesterday’s post, we know the U.S. National Under-18 Team has really solid goaltenders and defensemen, but the forwards aren’t exactly dragging the team down. With a very versatile crop of forwards, the NTDP has both depth and talent. … Continue reading →

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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Goalies & Defensemen

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Chris Peters

There was little drama with the players that went from last year’s U.S. National Under-17 Team to this year’s Under-18 Team at the National Team Development Program. That said, it wasn’t devoid of turnover as USA Hockey officially released the … Continue reading →

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Final U17 5 Nations Report: A Comprehensive Look at U.S. U17 Select Team

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Chris Peters

The U.S. Under-17 Select Team, made up of the top 1995-born players not playing for the National Team Development Program, won the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor this past Saturday. Needless to say, the 1995 class is … Continue reading →

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Don Granato Hired as Next NTDP Head Coach

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Chris Peters

USA Hockey announced today that Don Granato has been named the next head coach at the Ann Arbor-based National Team Development Program. Granato will take the reigns of the U.S. National Under-17 Team next year, replacing Ron Rolston, recently hired … Continue reading →

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U17 5 Nations: Team USA Clinches Title

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Chris Peters

There may be two games left to play Saturday, but first place has already been decided at the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. The U.S. beat Slovakia, 6-4, in an exciting contest Friday night to clinch the tourney title. Team … Continue reading →

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