Category: NTDP
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USA Hockey announces 2017 Deutschland Cup roster
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By @MichaelCaples – There’s going to be a lot more attention on the Deutschland Cup this year. Why? The Olympics. With no NHL participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics, players competing in Europe will make up a substantial amount of the final rosters representing countries in Pyeongchang. USA Hockey announced the Deutschland Cup roster…
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PHOTOS: NTDP kicks off NCAA home slate against Miami
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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has a 2017-18 home schedule that features an impressive list of visits from NCAA programs. The first took place Friday night, as the Miami RedHawks stopped by USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth for an exhibition contest against the NTDP Under-18 Team. The visitors prevailed in a 7-5 thriller, thanks…
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VIDEO: A behind-the-scenes look at the All-American Prospects Game
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On Sept. 21, 42 of the top American-born NHL Draft-eligible prospects gathered in Buffalo for the sixth annual CCM/USA All-American Prospects Game. USA Hockey allowed MiHockey cameras to go inside the event, as we documented the entire trip for the talented young hockey players at the prestigious event.
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NHL Central Scouting releases preliminary ‘players to watch’ list for 2018 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – NHL Central Scouting has released its preliminary ‘players to watch’ list for the 2018 NHL Draft. Check out the Michigan names who appear on the list, which was broken down alphabetically in three different grades – A, B, or C. A Skaters Joel Farabee – NTDP Quinn Hughes – Michigan,…
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Rick Comley Jr. hired by NTDP; Speer named new goaltending coach
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has hired the son of a Michigan coaching legend. Rick Comley Jr., son of former Northern Michigan and Michigan State head coach Rick Comley, is the team’s new assistant director of player personnel. Comley will be working alongside new director of player personnel Kevin Reiter…
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PHOTOS: 2017 All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
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Thursday night, Brian Leetch’s “Team Leech” beat Chris Chelios’ “Team Chelios” 6-5 in the 2017 All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo. The game – a sixth annual showcase event for the top NHL Draft-eligible U.S.-born players – featured eight Michigan natives, one University of Michigan defenseman in Quinn Hughes, three UM commits and 17 NTDP current…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team begins season with 7-2 win
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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team began its second season in Plymouth Saturday evening, posting a 7-2 win in a preseason contest against the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL). It was the first NTDP game for the squad’s two new goaltenders – Fenton native Drew DeRidder and Illinois native Jon Mor – as well as…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-17 Team posts 12-1 rout in debut
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The new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team made their 2017-18 season debut Friday night in Plymouth, and the team had no problem finding the back of the other team’s net. The U17s posted a 12-1 rout of the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in a preseason contest at USA Hockey Arena. (Photos by Michael…
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Recruiting: Bode Wilde commits to Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – A big recruiting win for Mel Pearson, to be sure. Tonight, Birmingham native Bode Wilde announced he has verbally committed to the University of Michigan. Wilde, a defenseman with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, is considered a potential first-round pick in next summer’s NHL Draft. The defenseman was ranked No.…
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New ‘Declaration of Principles’ from sport’s leaders aims to improve hockey for all
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By @MichaelCaples – While Wednesday was Little Caesars Arena Tour day for the Michigan hockey audience, something big was happening on a worldwide scale. The NHL, USA Hockey and 15 other leaders in the hockey community announced on Sept. 6 that they have joined forces to create a new ‘Declaration of Principles’ in an…