Category Archives: USA Hockey

NHL Draft: A Look Back at Americans in the First Round (Part I)

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Chris Peters

Over the last eight drafts, Americans have found their names being called more often than ever before in the first two rounds. In 2010, a record 11 Americans were selected in the first round, while an additional 10 were picked … Continue reading →

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Raw Numbers: USA Hockey Surpasses 500,000 Registered Players in 2010-11

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Chris Peters

USA Hockey recently unveiled its registration numbers for the 2010-11 season. Let’s just say it was good news for hockey in the United States. During the 2010-11 campaign, USA Hockey had 500,579 hockey players registered throughout the country. It is … Continue reading →

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Tim Thomas: American Hockey Hero

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

Minutes before NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman handed Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara the Stanley Cup, the commish invited Tim Thomas to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy. For just the second time in NHL history, an American was named the MVP … Continue reading →

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The Stanley Cup Effect: When the Local Team Wins, So Does Amateur Hockey (UPDATED)

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Chris Peters

The best trophy in all of sport will be awarded in Vancouver, B.C., tonight. For the players who hoist the Stanley Cup, a dream is realized and immortality is gained. There’s also a lot to gain for the local hockey communities … Continue reading →

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Decision is In: Body Checking Delayed to Bantam Age Level

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Chris Peters

The hottest topic since USA Hockey’s winter meetings in January was what USA Hockey calls its Progressive Checking Skills Development Program. The program is highlighted by increased body contact at all age levels of hockey, but the part that has … Continue reading →

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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster: Forwards, Part II

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

Having already taken a look at the defensemen and the draft-eligible forwards invited to the National Junior Evaluation Camp, it’s time to close this thing out. Of the 26 forwards invited to camp, 12 have already been drafted by NHL … Continue reading →

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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — 2011 Draft-Eligible Forwards

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

Thursday morning, USA Hockey announced the 4o skaters invited to participate in the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., this August. The camp features candidates vying to earn a roster spot on the 2012 U.S. National … Continue reading →

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2012 WJC: U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster — Defensemen

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

It might be more than six months away, but the first step towards the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship was taken earlier Thursday. USA Hockey unveiled the 40 skaters that have been invited to the 2011 U.S. National Junior Evaluation … Continue reading →

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All Eyes on Annual Congress as Pee Wee Checking Vote Looms

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Chris Peters

Previous Body Checking Posts: Part I: Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees? — Part II: Head Injuries and the Pee Wee Checking Debate — Part III: Pee Wee Checking Debate Renewed As Vote Nears USA Hockey’s Annual … Continue reading →

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Raw Numbers: Hockey’s Growth in Non-NHL States — 1990-2010

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Chris Peters

Last week, The United States of Hockey recently documented the tremendous growth in youth hockey membership in states that possess at least one National Hockey League franchise. While growth has come much faster and with bigger numbers in those states, … Continue reading →

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