Category Archives: USA Hockey
U.S. World Junior Watch: In-Depth Look at Defense, Goalie Competitions
With now less than a month before USA Hockey brings together 27 or so players to its pre-tournament camp in New York City, the picture remains a little fuzzy on which seven players will make up the defense corps for … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: In-Depth Look at Forward Competition
One month from today, the U.S. National Junior Team picture will begin to clear as USA Hockey brings an expanded roster to New York City for the pre-tournament camp. Jim Johannson, USA Hockey’s assistant executive director of hockey operations and … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Alex Galchenyuk, Other Top Candidates
With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading
International Break Recap — U.S. National Teams Go 4-for-4
It was a good week for USA Hockey as the IIHF’s first international break of the season brought a lot of hardware. U.S. teams went 4-for-4 in international competition last week, winning tournament titles from Ann Arbor, Mich. to Monthey, … Continue reading
What Lockout? More than 10,000 Kids Tried Hockey Free Saturday
Try Hockey Free day has been a wildly successful venture organized by USA Hockey to give kids aged 4-9 to experience the game. Without the potential barrier of cost, parents can allow their children a chance to get on the … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Shayne Gostisbehere, Who’s Trending Up, Down for Team USA
With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading
ELECTION DAY SPECIAL: Vote for the next President of the United States of Hockey
Nov. 6 is Election Day in the United States of America. Tuesday, about half as many people who vote for American Idol will choose between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The future of the country is in the people’s … Continue reading
2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament Preview
The 2012 Under-18 Four Nations Tournament gets underway Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Mich., at the home rink of the National Team Development Program. The U.S. National Under-18 Team, made up almost primarily of full-time NTDPers, will welcome U18 national teams … Continue reading
World Junior A Challenge Team USA Preview
The 2012 World Junior A Challenge will kick off tonight in Yarmouth, N.S. The U.S. Junior Select Team, comprised primarily of players from the United States Hockey League, will look to redeem itself after a disappointing third-place finish at last … Continue reading
U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Rocco Grimaldi; Candidate Update
With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading