Category Archives: U.S. National Teams
U18WC: Quarterfinal Recap, Brief Look Ahead
After Thursday night’s games, just four teams remain in the hunt for the gold medal at the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. Russia defeated Finland, 5-2, while Canada squeaked past Germany, 4-3. Russia will meet Sweden at 2:30 p.m. … Continue reading
U18WC: Quarterfinal Preview, USA News & Notes
For the first time since 2006, Team USA finds itself idle during the quarterfinal round. Having earned a bye with a 4-0-0-0 record at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship, the U.S. can breathe a little easy today. The same can’t … Continue reading
U18WC: USA-GER Recap, Tournament Updates
The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team could have just went through the motions against Germany considering that there was next to nothing to play for. However, the U.S. took it to the tournament hosts and earned a 7-3 victory in front … Continue reading
U18WC: That’s More Like It – USA-SVK Recap
Another day, another win for Team USA at the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team trounced Slovakia, 8-1, this afternoon in Crimmitschau, Germany. Eight different players scored for the U.S., which notched six power-play … Continue reading
U18WC: USA vs. Slovakia Preview
Rest and recovery was the theme as Team USA poured off the bus for it’s post-game meal last night. A tough battle with Switzerland and a tight turnaround to play Slovakia in the afternoon is a pretty tall order. Team … Continue reading
U18WC: Off On The Right Foot – USA-SUI Recap
Well it wasn’t pretty, but the resut is exactly what the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team wanted as it earned a 2-1 victory over Switzerland. Getting off on a positive note was really key for this U.S. squad. Opening the … Continue reading
U18WC: USA vs. Switzerland Preview
Well, the waiting game is over and it’s just about time to kick off the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. Russia and Slovakia will play at 3:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EDT) to open tournament play in Crimmitschau. Team USA … Continue reading
U18WC: Live from Germany
Greetings from Crimmitschau, Germany! After a long few days of travel, I’m on the ground here and was able to take in the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team’s pre-tournament contest with Finland in Dresden last night. The U.S. has completed its … Continue reading
How To Follow the World Under-18 Championship & More
The International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championship is under a week away now, with action starting on April 14. While the tournament doesn’t enjoy the same exposure in North America as the World Junior Championship, there are several ways … Continue reading
United States of Hockey On The Air
Today, I joined Matt Gajtka on his Blog Talk Radio podcast. We covered everything from the Frozen Four, the Big Ten Hockey Conference, NHL Draft prospects, the World Under-18 Championship and the Pee Wee checking debate. Make sure to check … Continue reading