Junior

Boston College’s Brown, Minnesota’s Miller, Augustana’s Raboin selected assistant coaches for 2026 U.S. National Junior Team – College Hockey

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Greg Brown (Boston College), Steve Miller (Minnesota), and Garrett Raboin (Augustana) have been named assistant coaches for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, David Lassonde (USA Hockey) was tabbed goaltending coach and Jacob LeRoy (Minnesota) and Travis Winter (Bemidji State) were named video coaches. The group will work with Bob Motzko (Minnesota) who … Read more

Penn State goalie Sergeev leaves Nittany Lions after junior season, signs NHL deal with Flames – College Hockey

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Penn State goalie Arsenii Sergeev has the ability to steal games on his own (photo: Penn State Athletics). Penn State junior goaltender Arsenii Sergeev has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. The Flames originally chose Sergeev in the seventh round (205th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. “We are extremely happy … Read more

Denver forward Wright signs NHL contract with Kings, leaves Pioneers after junior season – College Hockey

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Denver forward Wright signs NHL contract with Kings, leaves Pioneers after junior season - College Hockey

Jared Wright found success on and off the ice during his three seasons at Denver (photo: Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative Photography), Denver junior forward Jared Wright has signed a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26 with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. Wright will report to Los Angeles’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on an amateur tryout … Read more

Kaplan inks NHL deal with Philadelphia, leaves Boston University after junior season – College Hockey

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Kaplan inks NHL deal with Philadelphia, leaves Boston University after junior season - College Hockey

Devin Kaplan was an impact player the past three seasons for BU (photo: Adam Sheehan). The NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers have signed Boston University junior forward Devin Kaplan to a three-year, entry-level contract and Kaplan will report immediately to the Flyers for the remainder of the season. Kaplan was selected by the Flyers in the third-round … Read more

Minnesota men’s hockey coach Motzko, who ‘knows what it takes to have success,’ named head coach of 2026 U.S. National Junior Team – College Hockey

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Bob Motzko skates during a Minnesota practice at Amalie Arena during the 2023 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. (photo: Jim Rosvold). Minnesota coach Bob Motzko will serve as head coach of the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. The team will play in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026, in … Read more

Junior Pickleball Set to Break New Records in 2025

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Junior Pickleball Set to Break New Records in 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear that National Junior Pickleball (NJP) has become a driving force in growing the next generation of pickleball players. The tour served over 600 juniors from 29 states and Canada in 2024, a number expected to grow significantly in 2025. The most recent NJP Las Vegas Regional featured … Read more

Summary of Washington Capitals Prospects at 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships: Cole Hutson, Ryan Leonard Win Gold With Team USA, Eriks Mateiko Excels for Team Latvia, and Petr Sikora Excels for Team Czechia

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Photo: Team USA Several Washington Capitals prospects participated in the recent 2025 World Junior Championships held in Ottawa, Canada. They include Cole Hutson (Team USA), Ryan Leonard (Team USA), Eriks Mateiko (Team Latvia), Leon Muggli (Team Switzerland), Miroslav Satan (Team Slovakia), and Petr Sikora (Team Czechia). Here’s a recap of how each of the prospects … Read more

Monthly Report For Capitals Prospects In The CHL — December, 2024: A Trade, World Junior Heroes And Snubs and Plenty Of Scoring

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Monthly Report For Capitals Prospects In The CHL — December, 2024: A Trade, World Junior Heroes And Snubs and Plenty Of Scoring

Photo: Windsor Spitfires The Canadian junior hockey leagues (CHL) continued play in December. Here is the monthly summary of how the Capitals’ prospects playing in the CHL fared for the month. The Capitals currently have six prospects playing in CHL: the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Quebec Major Junior … Read more

TMQ: Team USA utilizes top NCAA players to win second straight World Junior gold, discussing men’s, women’s weekend outdoor games at Wrigley Field – College Hockey

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TMQ: Team USA utilizes top NCAA players to win second straight World Junior gold, discussing men's, women's weekend outdoor games at Wrigley Field - College Hockey

Team USA celebrates its OT win Sunday night over Finland to win back-to-back World Junior Championship gold medals (photo: USA Hockey). Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Dan: A hearty and happy 2025 to all of you … Read more

Every Country’s Top Player at the 2025 World Junior Championship – The Hockey Writers – World Junior Hockey Championship

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The 2025 World Junior Championship has wrapped up, with the United States outlasting Finland in the gold medal game, 4-3 in overtime. Joining the United States (gold) and Finland (silver) in medaling included Czechia, which beat Sweden in a 14-round shootout in the bronze medal game. While these were the only teams to medal at … Read more