With eight practices and exhibition games against Russia and Switzerland providing evaluation for general manager Jim Johannson and head coach Dean Blais, USA Hockey’s announcement of their 22 man roster offered few surprises.
USA announces World Juniors roster
Team USA will have seven returning players in their lineup when they take to the ice Boxing Day at the World Junior Championship.
Draft eligibles add intrigue to World Juniors
While the rest of us break out the eggnog during the festive season, 10 nations will be competing in the World Junior Championship.
Team USA announces selection camp roster
Eight young Americans will have another chance to make Team USA golden again.
Stars send first rounders to junior
The National Hockey League auditions for goaltender Jack Campbell and defenseman Jamie Oleksiak has come to an end.
Gibson de-committs to Michigan
For the second time in as many years, the University of Michigan has lost a premier netminder.
Draft Dilemma: Goalies in the top-30
Last year saw Jack Campbell go 11th overall and Mark Visentin go 27th.
Over/Under: Gibson outside the first round
It’ll be a lonely June 24th for John Gibson if Twitter is right.
Spitfires’ Campbell set for Slovakia
Jack Campbell is set for Slovakia. The Windsor Spitfires netminder, who was eliminated from the Ontario Hockey League playoffs, is set to join Team USA’s entry at the World Championship in Slovakia, which gets underway tomorrow.
Americans pro powered
When Team USA takes to the ice in Buffalo to defend their gold medal at the World Junior Championship, they’ll have a decidedly professional approach. That’s because they’ll have four professional players suiting up for them as they look for back-to-back gold medals for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Morin AHL Approved
Ask and ye shall receive. Canadian Hockey League president David Branch asked the NHL for clarification on Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jeremy Morin and his ability to play in the American Hockey League this season.
Be Careful Branch, CHL Could Lose More Than Morin
The Chicago Blackhawks intend to put 19-year-old prospect Jeremy Morin with their American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.