Category Archives: U.S. National Teams

Happy Fourth of July from United States of Hockey

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Chris Peters

If you’ve read this blog for about 10 seconds, you probably know it’s very America-centered. While the United States can lay claim to the “Best of” a lot of things, hockey isn’t quite there yet. That’s why I decided to … Continue reading →

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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster: Forwards, Part II

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

Having already taken a look at the defensemen and the draft-eligible forwards invited to the National Junior Evaluation Camp, it’s time to close this thing out. Of the 26 forwards invited to camp, 12 have already been drafted by NHL … Continue reading →

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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — 2011 Draft-Eligible Forwards

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

Thursday morning, USA Hockey announced the 4o skaters invited to participate in the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., this August. The camp features candidates vying to earn a roster spot on the 2012 U.S. National … Continue reading →

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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — Defensemen

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

It might be more than six months away, but the first step towards the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship was taken earlier Thursday. USA Hockey unveiled the 40 skaters that have been invited to the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation … Continue reading →

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Doug Weight’s USA Hockey Legacy

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Chris Peters

Earlier Thursday, Doug Weight officially announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He ends his career as one of the most productive U.S. forwards ever to play in the NHL. Over those 19 seasons, Weight played in … Continue reading →

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Rafalski’s Place in USA Hockey History: A Look at Top U.S.-Born Defensemen

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Chris Peters

As you have probably heard, Brian Rafalski called it a career Wednesday after 11 NHL seasons split with the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings. The Dearborn, Mich., native compiled 515 points in 833 regular-season games. He also did some … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Update: Season Wrap Up

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Chris Peters

For American prospects, the playing season is done. The USHL’s Clark Cup Finals was the last on-ice event featuring American prospects for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Oddly enough, there isn’t a single American, draft-eligible or otherwise that is playing … Continue reading →

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2011WMC: Evaluating Team USA After Quarterfinal Exit

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Chris Peters

The U.S. Men’s National Team dropped a 4-0 decision to the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals, thus ending its run at the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Championship. Despite the final score, the U.S. played hard and battled to the end. … Continue reading →

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2011WMC: Team USA Falls to Switzerland, Will Play Czechs in QF

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

UPDATE: The U.S. Men’s National Team will take on the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. EDT. The game will be carried live on VERSUS. Knowing its fate may have been a big reason for the U.S. Men’s … Continue reading →

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USofH On The Air

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Chris Peters

I’ll be joining the boys on The Pipeline Show on TEAM 1260 in Edmonton Saturday at 12:25 p.m. CDT to chat about U.S. National Under-18 Team prospects. You can get the “Listen Live” link at thepipelineshow.com. If you miss the … Continue reading →

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