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Category Archives: World Junior Championship
Tim Taylor: Coach, Teacher, Friend… USA Hockey Legend
Sometimes in life we get lucky. Every now and again, we’ll meet a person that impacts our lives in ways they, or perhaps even we, may not even realize. For so many people involved in hockey in the United States, … Continue reading
Don Lucia Named Head Coach of 2014 U.S. National Junior Team
Though news broke earlier this week that Don Lucia would be named head coach for the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team, USA Hockey made it official Saturday with a press conference in St. Paul, Minn. Lucia will be joined behind … Continue reading
Report: Don Lucia expected to lead 2014 U.S. World Junior Team
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, Don Lucia, head coach of the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team, is expected to be named head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team that will look to defend gold at the 2014 … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Awarded 2013 All-American Prospects Game, WJC on Horizon?
In a joint announcement, USA Hockey and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that the 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game will be hosted at the CONSOL Energy Center next September. Pittsburgh seems like a natural fit to host this second-year … Continue reading
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World Junior Wrap: What Team USA’s Win Means in Big Picture, Look Ahead to 2014
Coverage for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship began on United States of Hockey in August. Almost a week after the U.S. National Junior Team claimed gold in Ufa, Russia, it has reached its conclusion. With one final look back … Continue reading
World Junior Rewind: Team USA’s Defensemen and Goalies
Team USA’s World Junior Championship triumph had a lot to do with the seven guys on the back end and a lot more to do with the guy between the pipes. The two expected strengths for the U.S. coming into … Continue reading
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World Junior Rewind: Team USA’s Forwards
Today continues our look back at Team USA’s gold-medal performance, this time taking a look at all 13 forwards for Team USA. Coming soon, thoughts on the defensemen and goaltenders. Coming into the 2013 World Junior Championship, the biggest question … Continue reading
VIDEO: Garret Sparks Takes You Inside Team USA’s Celebration, “Oh Mama” Chant
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the bench in the closing minutes or on the ice for one of those classic championship celebrations, wonder no more. U.S. National Junior Team emergency backup goaltender Garret Sparks brought … Continue reading
World Junior Rewind: Five Reasons Team USA Won Gold
The U.S. National Junior Team’s run to the gold medal was an improbable one. Coming into the tournament it seemed as though the U.S. was going to have a tougher time matching up with the top teams despite its now … Continue reading
WJC Only Matters to Canada? Try Telling These USA Fans That
For years the following statement was accurate in terms of fan interest: “The World Juniors only matters to Canadians.” However, since Team USA’s gold medal in 2010, with added television exposure nationally thanks to NHL Network and the simulcast on … Continue reading
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