This week a pair of Gopher commits will be getting international experience in the World Junior A Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Forward Blake McLaughlin and defenseman Clayton Phillips represent the United States in the six team tournament. Host Canada has two teams along with one team from the US, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Russia.
All 22 players on the American squad play in the USHL.
Showing posts with label USA Hockey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USA Hockey. Show all posts
Monday, December 11, 2017
Friday, June 30, 2017
BLOG: Jack Jensen and Blake McLaughlin make 2017 Ivan Hlinka US roster
Two Minnesota verbal commits will represent the United States at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
Forwards Jack Jensen (Eden Prairie) and Blake McLaughlin (Grand Rapids) both made the roster for the August 7-12 tournament in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Bratislava, Slovakia. The American roster consists of the top players born in 2000 not playing for the USNTDP, as that team makes up the majority of the roster in the other major U-18 international tournament (U-18 WJC in April).
Jensen and McLaughlin, along with fellow verbal commit Colin Schmidt (Wayzata), spent the past week in Amherst, NY as part of the USA Hockey Select 17 Player Development Camp. There McLaughlin was one of the top performers, finishing with eight points in five games. All three were named to the camp's all-star game.
Current Gophers Brent Gates Jr. and Tommy Novak previously skated in the Ivan Hlinka tournament, which is a first opportunity for players to be noticed internationally in their draft year.
The full United States roster can be found here.
Forwards Jack Jensen (Eden Prairie) and Blake McLaughlin (Grand Rapids) both made the roster for the August 7-12 tournament in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Bratislava, Slovakia. The American roster consists of the top players born in 2000 not playing for the USNTDP, as that team makes up the majority of the roster in the other major U-18 international tournament (U-18 WJC in April).
Jensen and McLaughlin, along with fellow verbal commit Colin Schmidt (Wayzata), spent the past week in Amherst, NY as part of the USA Hockey Select 17 Player Development Camp. There McLaughlin was one of the top performers, finishing with eight points in five games. All three were named to the camp's all-star game.
Current Gophers Brent Gates Jr. and Tommy Novak previously skated in the Ivan Hlinka tournament, which is a first opportunity for players to be noticed internationally in their draft year.
The full United States roster can be found here.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Kelly Pannek, 6 Minnesota alums make US National Team for 2018 Olympics
Senior to-be Kelly Pannek for now will be putting off her final year at Minnesota to pursue an Olympic gold medal.
The United States announced its national team roster Friday (May 5, 2017) following a week-long tryout camp with 42 players.
Seven of the eight players with Minnesota ties at the camp were among those named to the 23 woman roster.
That includes Pannek, the nation's 2016-17 leader in points, who was one of three players with college eligibility remaining on the team along with Wisconsin forward Annie Pankowski and Minnesota Duluth goaltender Maddie Rooney.
They will live and train together in Tampa, Florida for the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea beginning in September. The USWNT will also participate in pre-tournament competitions. Relocating to Florida is a change from past Olympic cycles where the US team spent time in Blaine, MN.
The United States announced its national team roster Friday (May 5, 2017) following a week-long tryout camp with 42 players.
Seven of the eight players with Minnesota ties at the camp were among those named to the 23 woman roster.
They will live and train together in Tampa, Florida for the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea beginning in September. The USWNT will also participate in pre-tournament competitions. Relocating to Florida is a change from past Olympic cycles where the US team spent time in Blaine, MN.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
BLOG: Gopher commits in playoffs + U-18 WJC Schedule
Yes, the college hockey season is over. Several Minnesota commits play on, however.
Scott Reedy and Nate Knoepke earlier today kicked off the 2017 U-18 World Junior Championships in Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia with a 7-0 win over Belarus. Knoepke (Farmington, MN) finished Thursday with two assists. His first helped up set Reedy's (Prior Lake, MN) goal (happens at about the :25 mark in the above tweet).Watch the highlights from the U.S. Men's National U18 Team's win over Belarus today at #U18Worlds.— USA Hockey (@usahockey) April 13, 2017
More coverage: https://t.co/MZCPbh2Pj0 pic.twitter.com/TmFCWBYhyk
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
BLOG: Gopher commits Nate Knoepke and Scott Reedy to play in 2017 U-18 WJC
A pair of Minnesota commits will represent Team USA in the 2017 IIHF U-18 World Championships later this month.
Defenseman Nate Knoepke (Farmington, MN) and forward Scott Reedy (Prior Lake, MN) were among the 22 players named to the American roster. The tournament, which doubles as showcase for draft eligible players, runs from April 13-23 in Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia.
Knoepke and Reedy have each spent the past two seasons in the United States National Team Development Program, which annually makes up the vast majority of the roster. St. Cloud State freshman Ryan Poehling, a Lakeville native who accelerated his schooling to play college hockey, is the only player not from the USNTDP.
Both Knoepke and Reedy signed Letters of Intent during the early signing period to play at Minnesota next season.
Ryan Lindgren and 2017 incoming Gopher freshman Casey Mittelstadt represented Team USA in the 2016 U-18 World Championships. Lindgren captained the Americans to a third place finish.
Defenseman Nate Knoepke (Farmington, MN) and forward Scott Reedy (Prior Lake, MN) were among the 22 players named to the American roster. The tournament, which doubles as showcase for draft eligible players, runs from April 13-23 in Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia.
Knoepke and Reedy have each spent the past two seasons in the United States National Team Development Program, which annually makes up the vast majority of the roster. St. Cloud State freshman Ryan Poehling, a Lakeville native who accelerated his schooling to play college hockey, is the only player not from the USNTDP.
Both Knoepke and Reedy signed Letters of Intent during the early signing period to play at Minnesota next season.
Ryan Lindgren and 2017 incoming Gopher freshman Casey Mittelstadt represented Team USA in the 2016 U-18 World Championships. Lindgren captained the Americans to a third place finish.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Gophers stand united with USWNT, turn down chance to play in World Championships
One of the biggest stories in hockey right now is the ongoing stalemate between the United States Women's National Team and USA Hockey.
The USWNT is currently threatening to boycott the upcoming World Championships (being played in Plymouth, MI) over a year-long negotiation over fair wages and support. (For a full timeline, click here.) As a team they have been standing together
Two current Gophers, Lee Stecklein and Kelly Pannek, and several Minnesota alums (Megan Bozek, Hannah Brandt, Amanda Kessel, and Gigi Marvin) are members of the US senior team.
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I'll update this if any more (i.e. Dani Cameranesi) post the same message.
UPDATE: Cameranesi did.
The USWNT is currently threatening to boycott the upcoming World Championships (being played in Plymouth, MI) over a year-long negotiation over fair wages and support. (For a full timeline, click here.) As a team they have been standing together
Two current Gophers, Lee Stecklein and Kelly Pannek, and several Minnesota alums (Megan Bozek, Hannah Brandt, Amanda Kessel, and Gigi Marvin) are members of the US senior team.
While the two have had been negotiating, USA Hockey took the step of contacting replacement players before the championships begin March 31st. Several collegians, including at least Minnesota players, have said no to the opportunity to represent their country.Show us what #BeBoldForChange means to you. pic.twitter.com/P1iZqNtucw— Lee Stecklein (@LeeSteck2) March 24, 2017
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Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Cara Piazza (@carr_81) March 24, 2017
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Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Taylor Williamson (@twilly_7) March 24, 2017
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I'll update this if any more (i.e. Dani Cameranesi) post the same message.
UPDATE: Cameranesi did.
— Dani Cameranesi (@DaniCam9) March 24, 2017UPDATE #2 (March 25th): Gopher freshman defender Patti Marshall turned down USA Hockey as well.
Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. I said no to USAH & will not play in the 2017WC #BeBoldForChange— Patti Marshall (@pattimarshall16) March 25, 2017
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