Category Archives: World U18 Championship

U18WC: Quarterfinal Preview, USA News & Notes

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Chris Peters

For the first time since 2006, Team USA finds itself idle during the quarterfinal round. Having earned a bye with a 4-0-0-0 record at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship, the U.S. can breathe a little easy today. The same can’t … Continue reading →

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U18WC: USA-GER Recap, Tournament Updates

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Chris Peters

The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team could have just went through the motions against Germany considering that there was next to nothing to play for. However, the U.S. took it to the tournament hosts and earned a 7-3 victory in front … Continue reading →

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U18WC: That’s More Like It – USA-SVK Recap

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Chris Peters

Another day, another win for Team USA at the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team trounced Slovakia, 8-1, this afternoon in Crimmitschau, Germany. Eight different players scored for the U.S., which notched six power-play … Continue reading →

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U18WC: USA vs. Slovakia Preview

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Chris Peters

Rest and recovery was the theme as Team USA poured off the bus for it’s post-game meal last night. A tough battle with Switzerland and a tight turnaround to play Slovakia in the afternoon is a pretty tall order. Team … Continue reading →

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U18WC: USA vs. Switzerland Preview

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Chris Peters

Well, the waiting game is over and it’s just about time to kick off the 2011 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship. Russia and Slovakia will play at 3:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EDT) to open tournament play in Crimmitschau. Team USA … Continue reading →

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U18WC: Live from Germany

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Chris Peters

Greetings from Crimmitschau, Germany! After a long few days of travel, I’m on the ground here and was able to take in the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team’s pre-tournament contest with  Finland in Dresden last night. The U.S. has completed its … Continue reading →

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How To Follow the World Under-18 Championship & More

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Chris Peters

The International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championship is under a week away now, with action starting on April 14. While the tournament doesn’t enjoy the same exposure in North America as the World Junior Championship, there are several ways … Continue reading →

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United States of Hockey On The Air

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chris Peters

Today, I joined Matt Gajtka on his Blog Talk Radio podcast. We covered everything from the Frozen Four, the Big Ten Hockey Conference, NHL Draft prospects, the World Under-18 Championship and the Pee Wee checking debate. Make sure to check … Continue reading →

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U18WC: A Look at Team USA’s Defensemen & Goalies

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Chris Peters

In international hockey, a team will often only be as good as its goaltender and defensive group. Pretty much every team will have it’s fair share of high-end skill players, putting pressure on the defense. With the speed and skill … Continue reading →

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U18WC: A Look at Team USA’s Forwards

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Chris Peters

The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team has a daunting task ahead. The U.S. has won the last two gold medals, and no team in the history of the tournament has ever won three consecutively. In fact, no U.S. National Team, … Continue reading →

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