Americans bring plenty of new faces to World Juniors year after disappointment
Only three players return from the team that missed the medal round. Jim Connelly reports.
Organization: USA Hockey
Wisconsin’s McCabe to captain U.S. World Junior team
Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Jake McCabe has been named captain of the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team. Alternate captains are Cornell sophomore forward Cole Bardreau, Michigan freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba, defenseman Seth Jones (WHL’s Portland Winterhawks) and forward J.T. Miller (AHL’s Connecticut Whale).
Slew of NCAA players on U.S. World Junior preliminary roster
USA Hockey on Tuesday unveiled its preliminary roster of 27 players for the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete at the IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2012 to Jan. 5, 2013, in Ufa, Russia. The players (16 of them with college ties, listed below) will attend training camp Dec. 16-18 at … Read more
Current, future college players ranked in preliminary NHL Central Scouting list
National Hockey League Central Scouting on Tuesday released its preliminary rankings for the 2013 NHL draft, scheduled for New Jersey next June. Only United States Hockey League players and U.S. National Team Development Team players were given a numerical ranking among college-eligible players, while others were rated A (first-round candidate), B (second- or third-round player), … Read more
Denver assistant Lassonde named to U.S. World Junior staff
Denver assistant coach David Lassonde has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. National Junior Team that will compete at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2012-Jan. 5, 2013, in Ufa, Russia.
Details drive Lane as freshman season at Boston University awaits
The left wing was among the 40 U.S.-born players in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. Dan Hickling reports.
Commentary: Coaching Education Program a boon for USA Hockey
USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program has become one that is emulated by other sports organizations across the United States, Dave Starman writes.
Dartmouth alum Patrick to be honored with Lester Patrick Trophy
Washington Capitals executive and Dartmouth alum Dick Patrick has been named a recipient of the 2012 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The award honors the memory of Lester Patrick, who spent 50 years in hockey as a player, coach and general manager and was a pioneer in the … Read more
Juarez named to USA Hockey post
USA Hockey has named Julie Juarez manager of social media and communications. She will begin her duties on Aug. 6.
Players named for All-American Prospects Game, NCAA flavor abundant
The 40 players that will play in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game were announced Wednesday by USA Hockey. The game, which will include 40 of the top American prospects eligible for the 2013 NHL draft, will take place Saturday, Sept. 29 at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The roster is represented by … Read more
USA Hockey tabs trio with college ties to NTDP posts, Burke internship
USA Hockey announced that Josh Brown (Robert Morris) and Trent Palm (Minnesota-Duluth) have been named intern coaches for the U.S. National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich., for the 2012-13 season and Ryan Breen (Providence) has been selected as the third recipient of the Brendan Burke Internship.
Former Yale, Northeastern coach Witt hired by USA Hockey
Hillary Witt, a former member of the U.S. Women’s National Team (2001) and the all-time winningest women’s coach at Yale, has been named the coordinator of player development and Women’s National Team scout for USA Hockey. She will begin her duties August 1. Witt served as an assistant coach at Northeastern the past two seasons. … Read more
Ex-Providence coach, player Lamoriello to be enshrined into U.S. Hockey Hall
Lou Lamoriello is one of three individuals to be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012. “What a remarkable class,” said USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio in a statement. “The positive impact this group has had on our sport is one that will be felt for decades to come.” Mike … Read more
Air Force hopes software improves players, one (video) game at a time
The Hockey IntelliGym aims to improve “hockey sense,” and the Falcons’ early returns are promising. Joe Paisley reports.
Princeton’s Kampersal to serve as coach of U.S. women’s U-18 team
USA Hockey announced Wednesday that Princeton coach Jeff Kampersal will serve as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team for the 2012-13 season. Boston College assistant coach Courtney Kennedy and Steve Guider, head coach of the Blaine (Minn.) girls’ high school team, will serve as assistant coaches. “We’ve got a terrific staff, each … Read more
After loss, U.S. finds itself in desperate position at World Juniors
Another loss in pool play could doom the Americans to an early exit, but the team isn’t focused on records. Jim Connelly reports.
Johnson, Sauer honored with Lester Patrick Trophy
Former Wisconsin, Olympic, and NHL star Mark Johnson and longtime Colorado College and Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer were presented with one of hockey’s most prestigious awards on Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center. Johnson and Sauer were among four recipients of the NHL’s 2011 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the … Read more
Commentary: Science shows yes vote is way to go on Peewee body checking ban
A ban on body checking at the Peewee level goes for a USA Hockey vote this weekend. Dave Starman says that with the volume of evidence out there, it’s a no-brainer.
USA Hockey turns to Blais again to coach World Junior team
USA Hockey is turning to one of its golden World Junior Championship coaches to lead the 2012 team. Nebraska-Omaha coach Dean Blais will take charge of the U.S. team in hopes of bringing home a second gold medal from the tournament in three years. In 2010, Blais led the Americans to the championship in Canada. … Read more
Line shift provides needed shake-up, carries U.S. to World Junior bronze
The United States needed a different game coming into the 2011 World Junior Championship bronze-medal matchup against Sweden. After the poor play in the semifinal against Team Canada, coach Keith Allain decided to mix things up. He even took the drastic measure of breaking up his top producing line of Chris Kreider-Charlie Coyle-Kyle Palmieri, moving … Read more