World Junior Championships
Talking Hockey and Metal with Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel
There is no doubt that hockey and metal go together. They are both loud, exciting, fun to watch and listen to, and have been around for a long time. No one knows this better than Brian Slagel. Slagel is the founder and CEO of independent record label Metal Blade Records and helped put a little-known […]
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2025 World Junior Championship: USA Post Tournament Takeaways
It has been a golden week in American hockey circles. For the first time in program history, Team USA has captured consecutive gold medals at the World Junior Championship. The boys did it in style, defeating Finland 4-3 in overtime in Ottawa on Sunday to cap off a thrilling run. This group of Americans didn’t […]
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2025 World Junior Championship: Finland Snaps Team USA’s Streak in an Overtime Classic
In an electrifying thriller at the World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Finland edged out the United States 4-3 overtime on Sunday, ending the reigning champions’ ten-game winning streak. Both teams secured playoff spots, each gaining a standings point for the contest, reaching extra time. Still, this game felt reminiscent of the thrilling semifinal between these […]
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AHL/ECHL: Player Development Perspective
Proper player development is one of the key attributes an organization should have in its farm system. The AHL and ECHL exist for a reason: to help improve the play of an NHL team and its prospects or future players. Developing a player at any level means bringing players in and developing their skills at […]
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