Category Archives: USA Hockey

Man With the Golden Touch?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

One would have to think USA Hockey had one man in mind when thinking about who to hire as the head coach for its 2012 U.S. National Junior Team. It was announced today that Dean Blais will return behind the bench … Continue reading →

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Concussion Talk and Links from Around The United States of Hockey

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

March is a truly exciting month for hockey. It’s full of High School State Championships and playoff races heating up in just about every professional and junior league. You’ve got your NCAA conference finals and the looming national tournament. USA … Continue reading →

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NTDP Tryout Camp Roster Announced

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Chris Peters

The National Team Development Program has set a very high standard for elite hockey players in this country to reach. An invitation to its tryout camp is coveted by the top 15-year-old hockey players in the United States. The camp, … Continue reading →

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Head Injuries and the Pee Wee Checking Debate

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Chris Peters

Over recent weeks, many new visitors to the blog have come for my post on USA Hockey’s proposed body checking ban for the 12 & Under age group, also known as Pee Wees. It is a topic that has been … Continue reading →

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Hockey Weekend Across America: In Review

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

Well, the national hockey holiday has come and gone. Hockey Weekend Across America, without a doubt, was bigger and better than ever. The added exposure thanks to an incredibly produced Hockey Day in America on NBC was a huge boost. … Continue reading →

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HWAA: Celebrating Hockey Heroes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes Day isn’t until Sunday, but in case you hadn’t heard, there’s going to be NINE HOURS of hockey coverage on NBC and VERSUS that day. So, since I will be preoccupied most of Sunday, I decided … Continue reading →

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Get on Board With Hockey Weekend Across America

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Chris Peters

When Hockey Weekend Across America first started, I don’t think any of us really knew what to expect. I knew I didn’t, but that was because I was a dumb intern that had never been part of a national initiative … Continue reading →

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