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Category Archives: USA Hockey
U.S. WJC Camp: Answering Your Camp Questions; Who To Follow on Twitter; Coyle Reportedly Leaves BU
As the World Junior Championship gains popularity in the United States, it’s only natural for you newcomers to have plenty of questions. This post will try and answer those frequently asked questions about the USA camp and the selection process. … Continue reading
U.S. WJC Camp: Battles to Watch
At least 28 players, 29 if Justin Faulk gets loaned, will enter the U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary camp in Camrose, Alberta, Friday, looking for one of 22 spots on the final roster. The competition will be fierce and tensions … Continue reading
2012 WJC Roundup: Making a Case for Faulk; Canada’s Roster; Links
The World Junior Championship is just 12 days away. As the tournament nears, the news will begin to pick up in a big way and you’ll be trapped in a WJC whirlwind. Not a bad whirlwind to be trapped in. … Continue reading
2012 WJC: Highlights from the Johannson/Blais Media Teleconference
There’s been plenty of analysis on this blog over the last few days regarding the U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary roster. So there’s been enough of my blabbering. It’s time to hear from the people most directly linked to the … Continue reading
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2012 U.S. WJC Camp: Forwards
Earlier today, we took a look at the goaltenders and defenseman named to the U.S. National Junior Team’s preliminary roster. Now it’s time to look at each of the 17 forwards. Goaltending and the top-six forwards are the biggest strengths … Continue reading
2012 U.S. WJC Camp: Goalies & Defensemen
Monday evening, the U.S. National Junior Team picture began to take shape when USA Hockey unveiled its 29-player preliminary roster. Those 29 Americans will compete for 22 roster spots in Team USA’s pre-tournament camp in Camrose, Alberta, Dec. 17-23. The … Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on 2012 U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster
Well, the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Junior Team has been announced. There are plenty of intriguing names on it. Many expected, several not, and that’s what makes it fun. The picture begins to become more clear what the … Continue reading
2012 U.S. World Junior Camp: What We’ll Learn Tonight
***Got a specific question about Team USA, one of the candidates or the World Juniors in general? All day today (Dec. 5), I’ll be answering your questions on Twitter. So make sure to tweet your questions to @chrismpeters and I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP, U.S. National Teams, USA Hockey, World Junior Championship
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USofH on The Air: The Pipeline Show — 2012 WJC and Team USA Talk
Saturday at noon ET, I’ll be joining Dean Millard and Guy Flaming on The Pipeline Show. We’ll chat about the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship and particularly who might be part of Team USA’s plans. You can listen live right … Continue reading
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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brandon Saad [UPDATED]
Brandon Saad — Left Wing Hometown: Gibsonia, Pa. Birthdate: October 27, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/206 Current Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL) NHL Rights: Chicago Blackhawks (2nd Rd., 43rd Overall, 2011) National Team Experience: U.S. National Under-17 Team (2009 U17 Challenge), National Team Development Program (2009-10), U.S. Men’s National … Continue reading
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