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Category Archives: USA Hockey
The Curious Case of Alex Galchenyuk
There might not be a single prospect in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft that has as much intrigue or mystery as Alex Galchenyuk. The Milwaukee-born, Russia-raised Galchenyuk missed all but two regular-season and six playoff games with a knee injury. … Continue reading
Brown, Quick Make American Hockey History with Kings
The Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association won the Stanley Cup in 1917, becoming the first American-based team to win a prize that was previously meant only for Canadian teams. On Monday night, LA Kings captain Dustin Brown … Continue reading
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Raw Numbers: Hockey Participation Up in 2011-12
There are more people playing hockey this year than there was last, according to USA Hockey’s recently released membership statistics for 2011-12. As of this past season, 511,178 players were registered with the national governing body in the United States, … Continue reading
Hockey’s Growth in The Garden State — Devils’ Stanley Cup Impact
The Stanley Cup is many things. The most famous trophy in professional sports, sure, but quite possibly the single-most important trophy to its sport, not just its league. Like many championships, winning the Stanley Cup Final is sure to lead … Continue reading
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American Development Paths to 2012 Stanley Cup Final
The Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils should be a great match-up, making for entertaining games and an enthralling series. This year’s Stanley Cup Final will also have an added American flavor. By now … Continue reading
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Hockey’s Growth in The Golden State – Where it’s Been, Where it’s Going
Over the next two weeks, thousands of words will be spilled out in both real and digital ink about the growth of hockey in the state of California. Most of those stories will have a lot of general thoughts about … Continue reading
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American Prospect Update: Goalie Edition, Clark Cup Update
Coming off a potential Vezina-winning season, Jonathan Quick has continued his standout year in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, leading the LA Kings to the Final. The last three Vezinas have gone to Americans (Tim Thomas twice and Ryan Miller). So … Continue reading
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IIHF MWC: USA-Finland Recap, Tournament Retrospective
Eight seconds. That was all that separated the U.S. from the end of regulation and a chance in the overtime period against defending champion Finland. Alas, Jesse Joensuu was left open on the doorstep of the American net and he … Continue reading
Posted in NHL, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, World Senior Championship
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IIHF MWC Quarterfinals: USA vs. Finland
Single elimination changes everything. Every shot, every goal, every mistake drastically increases in importance. An off night may cost a team its shot at a medal. With a thin margin for error and a medal well within reach for both … Continue reading
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How NHL Conference Finals Will Help Game Grow
The National Hockey League has had an interesting playoffs to say the least. NBC has aired every game of these playoffs on either the flagship network, NBC Sports Network or CNBC, and the result has been record ratings. Meanwhile, columns … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 