Posts About "USA Hockey"
NTDP Shaping a New Wave of American Hockey Players
June 22nd, 2018 It was a late Sunday afternoon in Tampa, Florida and just moments ahead of the 63rd annual NHL All-Star Game, four players posed at center ice for a photo. The four were Jack Eichel (Buffalo Sabres), Noah Hanifin (Carolina Hurricanes), Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets), and Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs). What could the...
Red Wings' Blashill: Team USA Success vs. Detroit Struggles
May 21st, 2018 Much to the chagrin of the fanbase, Detroit Red Wings management felt it in the team’s best interest to keep head coach Jeff Blashill on board for the duration of the “development” period. Through the extension, Holland showed the fanbase and team that he has faith in Blashill to see this development phase through. Fans, however,...
Remembering Jim Johannson, Mr. USA Hockey
January 25th, 2018 The hockey world was shocked this week as Jim Johannson, the heart and soul of USA Hockey, passed away on Sunday at the age of 53. He died in his sleep at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Johannson oversaw the U.S. National Team Development Program and was largely responsible for USA Hockey’s ascendancy as a world power. No...
Lindgren Following in McAvoy's Path
January 18th, 2018 For Boston Bruins fans, no player has created more optimism and hope than Charlie McAvoy. It's taken the rookie phenom just half a season to become the heir apparent to Zdeno Chara. He ranks second on the team in ice-time per game at just under 23 minutes. He's also second among Bruins defensemen in points, one behind Torey Krug for...
Dallas Stars' College Prospects WJC Update
December 17th, 2017 During this time of year, most college students are finishing up finals and making plans to go home for the holidays. For four Dallas Stars prospects, the break will have added meaning. Two are hoping to protect the net for their respective countries at the 2018 World Junior Championship; another is hoping to represent at the WJC for the...
Ottawa Senators Prospect Update: Logan Brown
December 1st, 2017 It’s been just over a month since Ottawa Senators prospect Logan Brown was sent back to the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL. After a brief taste of life at the NHL level, the Sens decided it would be best for the young centreman's development if he got the chance to dominate games in junior, instead of dwelling on the fourth line in...