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Category Archives: USA Hockey
2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Recap
The 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, the second edition of the event, was mostly another success. The game was moderately entertaining and a lot of players showed off some solid skills at this early stage of their draft season. … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, NCAA, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey
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2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Preview
On Thursday night in Pittsburgh, 40 39 of the best American-born players eligible for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft will take the ice at the CONSOL Energy Center to compete in the 2014 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. It’s the second … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey
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Hockey’s Growth in the United States: 2003-2013
Another hockey season is upon us. As NHL training camps open, many hockey players across the country, young and old, are registering for yet another season in the amateur ranks of the sport in the United States. In all likelihood, … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey
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Concussions in Junior, College Hockey Need More Attention
Concussions aren’t going away. Over the last few years, concussions and head trauma have become as much a part of the sports discussion as what you can find in the box scores. As more is learned about the human brain … Continue reading
Posted in Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, USA Hockey
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PHOTO: 2014 USA Hockey Olympic Jersey Unveiled
There have been minor news nuggets coming out of the U.S. Olympic Camp in Arlington, Va., but one of the more notable events to take place was the unveiling of the 2014 Olympic jersey. And here’s the first look, via … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Olympics, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey
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U.S. Olympic Camp: Quote Roundup From Day 1
The U.S. Men’s National Team Orientation Camp is officially underway in Arlington, Va., and while the players aren’t on the ice, there’s some interesting info coming out of the camp. Since I couldn’t be there, I’m rounding up some of … Continue reading
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On the Sochi Olympics, Gay Rights and Expectations for NHL Players
When candidates for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team convene in Arlington, Va., later this month for USA Hockey’s Olympic Orientation Camp, they can undoubtedly be expected to answer this question: “What are your thoughts on Russia’s anti-gay laws?” How … Continue reading
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2013 U.S. WJC Camp Wrap Up
Every year, USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp provides the staff of the U.S. National Junior Team a great chance to get a close look at its candidate pool under one roof. Normally things start clearing up as some players … Continue reading
2013 U.S. WJC Camp: USA vs. Canada Recap
The U.S. found a way to finish the camp on a pretty high note with a 5-1 victory over Canada. Team USA got terrific goaltending from Jon Gillies and found the magic on the power play as well. The scoreline … Continue reading
2013 U.S. WJC Camp: USA vs. Finland Recap
If the U.S. National Junior Team was hoping for a clearer evaluation picture for the first half of the season, I’m not sure they’ve got it with this year’s National Junior Evaluation Camp, but there were a few positives taken … Continue reading
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