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U18WC: USA-Canada Recap

If there was one word I continually uttered after the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team’s overtime win against Canada, it was wow. Team USA defeated Canada, 5-4, in overtime in the semifinals at the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. … Continue reading

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U18WC: USA-Germany Preview

The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team will meet Germany tonight in its final preliminary-round game at the IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. Team USA can breathe a little easier tonight, as it is already guaranteed the top spot in Group … Continue reading

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U18WC: What a Game! — USA vs. RUS Recap

It was another USA-Russia classic at the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship on Sunday night. The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team controlled play for most of the game, but a win appeared to be in doubt when Russia erased … Continue reading

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U18WC: USA-Russia Preview

To put it simply, tonight’s game is… well… HUGE. Not only does the U.S. take on one of its historic rivals in Team Russia tonight, it also has a chance to all but secure itself the bye into the semifinals … Continue reading

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U18WC: Easy Wins Hard to Come By in Germany

As I’ve said before, there is no such thing as an easy game in the IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. If you don’t believe me, take a look at what happened earlier Saturday night in Crimmitschau. Team Russia had a … Continue reading

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Central Scouting Reaction

NHL Central Scouting Services unveiled it’s final rankings for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. As is the case with any comprehensive ranking, it’s kind of tough to judge. I don’t envy the job of CSS in having to rank every … Continue reading

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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

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Frozen Four Preview: Notre Dame

Throughout the week, I’ll have posts on each of the teams playing in the 2011 NCAA Frozen Four. There is plenty of quality FF coverage across the internet, but I’ll try and give you something just a little different. Starting … Continue reading

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Dean Blais to Coach 2012 U.S. National Junior Team

Dean Blais, head coach of University of Nebraska Omaha and the 2010 World Junior Champions will return as head coach for Team USA at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship. Full reaction coming up a little later right here on … Continue reading

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When You Think of USA Hockey….

Hello readers, I have a question that I need your help on. I’ve been racking my brain over the last few weeks trying to figure out what the identity of American hockey is. I have an idea in my mind … Continue reading

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