Category Archives: World Junior Championship

U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Brian Ferlin

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Chris Peters

Brian Ferlin — Right Wing Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Birthdate: June 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″/205 Current Team: Cornell University (ECACH) NHL Rights: Boston Bruins (2011, 4th Rd., 121st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) He wasn’t even supposed to be there. In … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Kyle Rau

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

Kyle Rau — Left Wing Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minn. Birthdate: October 24, 1992 Height/Weight: 5’8″/172 Current Team: University of Minnesota (WCHA) NHL Rights: Florida Panthers (2011, 3rd Rd., 91st overall) National Team Experience: 2009 U.S. Under-18 Select Team (Ivan Hlinka) Kyle Rau is the first … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Bill Arnold

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Chris Peters

Bill Arnold — Center Hometown: Needham, Mass. Birthdate: May 13, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’0″/215 Current Team: Boston College (HEA) NHL Rights: Calgary Flames (2010, 4th Rd., 108th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2009-10), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, 2010); U.S. Under-17 Select … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jon Merrill

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Chris Peters

Jon Merrill – Defenseman Hometown: Brighton, Mich. Birthdate: February 3, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’3″ / 206 Current Team: University of Michigan (CCHA) NHL Rights: New Jersey Devils (2010, 2nd Rd., 38th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team (gold, … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Jack Campbell

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

Jack Campbell — Goaltender Hometown: Port Huron, Mich. Birthdate: January 9, 1992 Height/Weight: 6’2″ / 182 Current Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL) NHL Rights: Dallas Stars (2010, 1st Rd., 11th Overall) National Team Experience: National Team Development Program (2008-2010), U.S. Men’s National Under-18 … Continue reading →

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U.S. World Junior Spotlight: Emerson Etem

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Chris Peters

Every Thursday from now until the U.S. National Junior Team’s pre-tournament camp roster is announced, United States of Hockey will highlight a candidate for the team. We’ll be taking a look at players from the near locks to the dark-horse … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Recap: NJEC Cuts, Hlinka Upset, U17 Kicks Off

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Chris Peters

Tuesday was a busy day in American hockey, to say the least. Cuts were made in Lake Placid to get the camp roster narrowed down to 29 players, while the U.S. Under-18 Select Team was in action against Russia, and … Continue reading →

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NJEC: A Brief Weekend Recap

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Chris Peters

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 →

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U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Preview

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Chris Peters

Starting Saturday, 44 American hockey players will take the first step towards making the U.S. National Junior Team in Lake Placid, N.Y., at the U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp. Over the course of 10 days, the players will be evaluated … Continue reading →

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I’m Back… Here’s a Bunch of Stuff I Missed

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Chris Peters

First off, let me say it’s great to be at a computer again after a few weeks away. My vacation ended up getting lengthened by a spot of pneumonia last week, which was unexpected and not so much fun. Since … Continue reading →

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