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Joseph Vito DeLuca

As an American based in Amsterdam, Joe provides a unique hockey insight, bringing a global perspective to the game. Joe has several years of experience covering the game on both a domestic and international level, including being credentialed for multiple World and World Junior Championships.

Team USA World Juniors Hopes Gone in 60 Seconds

Joseph Vito DeLuca | January 2, 2014

Undisciplined play and special teams lead to Team USA’s 5-3 loss to Russia and eliminate the Americans from the 2014 World Junior Championship.

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

A Bird’s Eye View: A Firsthand Look at the WJHC Prelims Through Tweets

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 31, 2013

Here’s a firsthand look via Twitter at the preliminary round of the 2014 World Junior Championship that included upsets, superb special teams and exceptional hockey. Canadian & Swedish Fans Create…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Underdogs Show Their Bite at World Juniors

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 30, 2013

While many fans may have been anticipating the major New Year’s Eve matchups, the fifth day of the 2014 World Junior Championships provided fireworks a day early for Malmö by…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team USA’s Power Play Surges at World Junior Championship

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 29, 2013

On its way to a 8-0 victory over Germany, USA once again rode its power play to success at the 2014 World Junior Championship. Lights Out Special Teams The difference…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Simon Says Czech Mate: Canada Gets Upset at WJHC

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 28, 2013

The 2014 World Junior Championship had its first upset as the Czech Republic defeated Canada 5-4 in a shootout. A Quick Start as the Catalyst What doomed the Czech Republic…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Slovakia Stands Tall Against Team USA

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 28, 2013

Slovakia followed up its impressive 9-2 win against Germany with a strong effort against the Americans. Although Team USA went on to in the game 6-3, the box score doesn’t…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Slovakia Outperforms Canada at World Juniors

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 27, 2013

Day two of the 2014 World Junior Championship featured just two games. Slovakia dominated in a win over Germany, while Finland as expected easily handled Norway. Slovakia Opens Tournament with…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Captain America Jump Starts Team USA

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 26, 2013

Unlike their North American counterparts, Team USA came out of the gates firing. They quickly established dominance by scoring two power-play goals in the opening two minutes of the game,…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

A Surprising Start to 2014 World Juniors

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 26, 2013

Chances are not many people had a Germany defenseman scoring the first goal of the 2014 World Junior Championship. However, that’s exactly what happened. The feat was shortly lived as…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

The Host & the Champion Disappoint in the European Trophy Finals

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 20, 2013

Day two of the European Finals consisted of matches featuring last year’s winner Luleå taking on JYP and the host team the Eisbären Berlin squaring off against Färjestad BK. JYP…

Categories International Hockey

Scandinavian Hockey Invades the German Capital

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 20, 2013

As the 2013 European Trophy Finals began in Berlin, German hockey fans were given a rare treat as the opening matches featured four of the best teams from Scandinavia squaring…

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Europe To Finally Have A True Club Champion

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 20, 2013

Next year will be the inaugural season of the Champions Hockey League, which will consist of 40 teams vying to be crowned the number one European club. The Founding Members…

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