Category Archives: World Junior Championship

U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on J.T. Miller, Other Candidate Notes

With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship just over a month away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s pre-tournament … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: In-Depth Look at Defense, Goalie Competitions

With now less than a month before USA Hockey brings together 27 or so players to its pre-tournament camp in New York City, the picture remains a little fuzzy on which seven players will make up the defense corps for … Continue reading

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VIDEO: U.S. WJC Candidate Jake McCabe’s Ridiculous Spinning Assist

Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Jake McCabe is known better for what he can do in his own end, but his offensive game has come a long way in recent years. Never was that on better display than in Friday night’s huge … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: In-Depth Look at Forward Competition

One month from today, the U.S. National Junior Team picture will begin to clear as USA Hockey brings an expanded roster to New York City for the pre-tournament camp. Jim Johannson, USA Hockey’s assistant executive director of hockey operations and … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Alex Galchenyuk, Other Top Candidates

With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Shayne Gostisbehere, Who’s Trending Up, Down for Team USA

With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading

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Top American Prospect Seth Jones Scores Pretty Goal

Seth Jones is best known for his ability in the defensive end, but his offensive instincts probably don’t get the credit they deserve. The top U.S. prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and No. 1 overall contender has 10 … Continue reading

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U.S. World Junior Watch: Spotlight on Rocco Grimaldi; Candidate Update

With the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship now less than two months away, United States of Hockey will be spotlighting candidates a few times per week, in addition to tracking other WJC-related news all the way up to USA Hockey’s … Continue reading

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Kerdiles to Play This Weekend… For the U.S. Under-18 Team

The NCAA told Nic Kerdiles he wasn’t allowed to play for the University of Wisconsin until Nov. 30. They never said anything about playing for someone else. United States of Hockey has learned that the suspended Wisconsin freshman will join … Continue reading

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VIDEO: U.S. WJC Candidate Miller’s Unbelievable First Pro Goal

J.T. Miller is one of just three players eligible to return for the U.S. National Junior Team at this year’s World Junior Championship. He’s also the only U.S. WJC candidate currently playing professional hockey. The New York Rangers first-rounder is … Continue reading

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