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Category Archives: Youth Hockey
Final U17 5 Nations Report: A Comprehensive Look at U.S. U17 Select Team
The U.S. Under-17 Select Team, made up of the top 1995-born players not playing for the National Team Development Program, won the 2011 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor this past Saturday. Needless to say, the 1995 class is … Continue reading
The Path to the NHL — Part I: Big Decisions at Age 16
Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a series that will examine the player development paths of the 52 American first-round draft picks from 2005 to 2011. The purpose of this series is to educate the general public on … Continue reading
Posted in American Prospects, Junior Hockey, NCAA, NHL, NHL Draft, NTDP, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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The State of American Hockey — 2010-11
Today marks the inaugural State of American Hockey post. It is a piece I hope to continue annually, for as long as I run this blog. Now that the NHL Draft is out of the way, we can take a … Continue reading
Raw Numbers: USA Hockey Surpasses 500,000 Registered Players in 2010-11
USA Hockey recently unveiled its registration numbers for the 2010-11 season. Let’s just say it was good news for hockey in the United States. During the 2010-11 campaign, USA Hockey had 500,579 hockey players registered throughout the country. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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The Stanley Cup Effect: When the Local Team Wins, So Does Amateur Hockey (UPDATED)
The best trophy in all of sport will be awarded in Vancouver, B.C., tonight. For the players who hoist the Stanley Cup, a dream is realized and immortality is gained. There’s also a lot to gain for the local hockey communities … Continue reading
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Decision is In: Body Checking Delayed to Bantam Age Level
The hottest topic since USA Hockey’s winter meetings in January was what USA Hockey calls its Progressive Checking Skills Development Program. The program is highlighted by increased body contact at all age levels of hockey, but the part that has … Continue reading
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All Eyes on Annual Congress as Pee Wee Checking Vote Looms
Previous Body Checking Posts: Part I: Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees? — Part II: Head Injuries and the Pee Wee Checking Debate — Part III: Pee Wee Checking Debate Renewed As Vote Nears USA Hockey’s Annual … Continue reading
Posted in USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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Raw Numbers: Hockey’s Growth in Non-NHL States — 1990-2010
Last week, The United States of Hockey recently documented the tremendous growth in youth hockey membership in states that possess at least one National Hockey League franchise. While growth has come much faster and with bigger numbers in those states, … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, Junior Hockey, Minor League Hockey, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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With Thrashers Gone, Is Georgia’s Amateur Hockey in Peril?
At 12:15 p.m. EDT Tuesday, True North Sports & Entertainment announced that it had purchased the Atlanta Thrashers from Atlanta Spirit LLC, and will relocate the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba. The news is overwhelmingly exciting for the entirety of Manitoba … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, Minor League Hockey, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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Raw Numbers: Hockey’s Growth in the United States — 1990-2010
Last week, you may have read a pair of posts about hockey’s growth in the south, particularly in the state of Georgia. Today, we widen the net a little bit to give you an idea just how far hockey has … Continue reading
Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey, Youth Hockey
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The United States of Hockey 