By Jim den Hollander Midwesthockey.info editor During the off season, we have different things that help us weather the storm until hockey returns. One of the more exciting days, is when the new schedule is released for your favorite team, or league. Plans can be put in motion for fans of America’s top junior league
The United States Hockey League opened its pre-season on Thursday (Sept. 14, 2017) with a single contest, the host Omaha Lancers collecting a 3-0 shutout win against the visiting Sioux City Musketeers at the Ralston Arena. Teams played through a scoreless first period, due in part to some stellar play from Matt Jurusik in goal
The USHL is well represented as USA Hockey recently released the list of players that will be taking part in the annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. The who’s who of players that will be among the top prospects for next summer’s NHL Entry Draft next summer in Dallas, includes several who took part in
FARGO, ND (Courtesy Fargo Force – The Fargo Force have announced that head coach and general manager, Cary Eades, has signed a two-year contract extension. His current contract that he signed prior to the 2015-16 season was for three years and would’ve been up at the end of this upcoming hockey season. He will now
Waterloo, Iowa– (Courtesy Waterloo Black Hawks) – Jon Sherman has been added to the Waterloo Black Hawks staff as hockey operations assistant, the team announced Thursday (July 27, 2017). Sherman will contribute to the organization’s video analysis, statistics tracking, and player development efforts. “Jon brings enthusiasm and new perspectives which will benefit the Black Hawks,”
Ryder Donovan lifted a shot from the left side of the crease over the shoulder of Finnish goaltender Kalle Nurmi lifting Team USA to a 4-3 overtime edge against Finland in the battle for fifth place at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament at Breclav, Czech Republic on Friday (August 11, 2017). Donovan, a 16-year-old forward
