Category Archives: U.S. National Teams

World Juniors Post-Lunch Links

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Chris Peters

Nobody likes Mondays, but everybody loves links. Here’s some of the latest news about the World Juniors: Just a reminder: Team USA’s final roster will be unveiled on USA Hockey’s Facebook page. So you might want to “Like” it. Sounds … Continue reading →

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REPORT: Blackhawks Shuffle Morin to Team USA

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Chris Peters

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald and Bob McKenzie recently tweeted that the Blackhawks have released Jeremy Morin to Team USA to play at the 2011 World Junior Championship. According to McKenzie, Morin will join the U.S. squad today. I … Continue reading →

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About Last Night and Other Notes

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Chris Peters

If you hadn’t heard yet, the team made up of U.S. National Junior Team hopefuls lost to RPI, 4-3, in a 12-round shootout last night. Some people might be wondering what to make of this. I say, it really doesn’t matter. … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Chris Peters

Team USA’s camp is just getting underway today in New York. This is just the second year of the pre-tournament camp, where USA Hockey brings in a bigger group just before the tournament to further narrow down its roster. USA … Continue reading →

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Morin’s WJC Clock Starts Now

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Peters

This isn’t exactly news. I think everyone kind of assumed this was going to happen. As of right now, it sounds like all of Team USA’s hopefuls have checked in at camp. Everyone, but Jeremy Morin. Alex Clark, the PR … Continue reading →

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This Should Be Fun Part II

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Peters

The battles being waged in Part I might be the best thing about paying close attention to the U.S. pre-tournament camp, however some of the players I’m most excited to see are the guys I feel have the best chance … Continue reading →

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This Should Be Fun Part I

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Peters

As we covered yesterday, if all goes according to plan and each of Team USA’s six returning forwards is available (Jeremy Morin) and in good form (the rest), there are only going to be seven spots for the taking up … Continue reading →

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Tough Decisions on the Blue Line

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Chris Peters

I cannot stress enough the amount of depth the U.S. system has created for itself over the last half-decade. Every year, the decisions will get harder and the competition tougher. That’s a great problem to have. There were 10 defensemen … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Returnees

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Chris Peters

The final weeks of preparation are upon us for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship. Team USA’s camp will begin on Friday, December 17, and the competition is going to be fierce. Twenty-nine players were invited to the camp and … Continue reading →

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