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Category Archives: USA Hockey
2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Forwards
Based on yesterday’s post, we know the U.S. National Under-18 Team has really solid goaltenders and defensemen, but the forwards aren’t exactly dragging the team down. With a very versatile crop of forwards, the NTDP has both depth and talent. … Continue reading
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2011-12 U.S. National Under-18 Team: Goalies & Defensemen
There was little drama with the players that went from last year’s U.S. National Under-17 Team to this year’s Under-18 Team at the National Team Development Program. That said, it wasn’t devoid of turnover as USA Hockey officially released the … Continue reading
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NTDP’s U.S. National Under-17 Team Roster Unveiled
It’s been a bit of tumultuous few weeks since the U.S. National Under-17 Team roster was due to be unveiled, but it is finally out. After numerous speed bumps along the way, including the high-profile loss of Brandan Shea to … Continue reading
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Final U17 5 Nations Report: A Comprehensive Look at U.S. U17 Select Team
The U.S. Under-17 Select Team, made up of the top 1995-born players not playing for the National Team Development Program, won the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor this past Saturday. Needless to say, the 1995 class is … Continue reading
Don Granato Hired as Next NTDP Head Coach
USA Hockey announced today that Don Granato has been named the next head coach at the Ann Arbor-based National Team Development Program. Granato will take the reigns of the U.S. National Under-17 Team next year, replacing Ron Rolston, recently hired … Continue reading
U17 5 Nations: Team USA Clinches Title
There may be two games left to play Saturday, but first place has already been decided at the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. The U.S. beat Slovakia, 6-4, in an exciting contest Friday night to clinch the tourney title. Team … Continue reading
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Thursday at the NJEC, U18s Finish 5th at Hlinka
For once, there was a “slow” day in this busy week of American hockey. With only the National Junior camp team in action Thursday, there was a little less to keep track of. The roster of remaining players at the … Continue reading
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Wednesday Recap: Loss at NJEC, U18s Bounced, U17s Win
Another busy day in American hockey brought mixed results for the various U.S. teams in action this week. In Lake Placid, the U.S. roster made up of National Junior Team hopefuls fell to Sweden 4-1. In Slovakia, the U.S. Under-18 … Continue reading
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NJEC: A Brief Weekend Recap
This weekend marked the opening of the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp. Saturday and Sunday, the 44 Americans vying for the attention of Dean Blais split into two squads for a pair of intersquad games. The weekend was split, … Continue reading
The Path to the NHL — Part I: Big Decisions at Age 16
Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a series that will examine the player development paths of the 52 American first-round draft picks from 2005 to 2011. The purpose of this series is to educate the general public on … Continue reading
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The United States of Hockey 