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Bluelines: The Overlooked Side of Auston Matthews
Stan Fischler talks about the play of Auston Matthews, his thoughts on the Coloado Avalanche, his pick for the Calder Trophy, Evgeni Malkin, the strength of the USHL and much more.
Hockey Game Postponed Due to Suspected Bomb Threat
A USHL game between the U-18 United States National Team Development Program and Cedar Rapids Roughriders on Saturday was postponed due to an apparent bomb threat.
Hockey Team's 'Dash for Cash' Event Misses the Mark Big Time
A junior hockey team degraded the teaching profession by having grown adults grovel for one-dollar-bills at center ice. To say the contestants – real professionals and not circus workers – were being patronized is an understatement in the extreme.
Prospect Roundup: Touching Base with the USHL
The USHL continues to be one of the better development leagues in hockey, and this season has had no shortage of big storylines early on.
Dan Lehv in Conversation with W. Graeme Roustan
The president of the USHL's title-winning Chicago Steel discusses his life in hockey, the pandemic's impact and more.
Zam Plante is a Name You Need to Know
The 2022 draft prospect and top Minnesota high schooler is repping Team USA at the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament.
Larry Robbins in Conversation with W. Graeme Roustan
Robbins' fingerprints can be found all over the success of the USHL-champion Chicago Steel. It all starts with his commitment to the team and the program.
How the USHL Has Navigated the Pandemic
The American circuit is the best junior league that has managed to play a somewhat regular schedule this season.
Ten Women Who Have What it Takes to Become Hockey's Kim Ng
The Miami Marlins made history by naming Ng to be their GM. Sadly, hockey is behind the curve on gender equity, but it certainly isn't for a lack of qualified candidates.
The Top Options For the 2021 First Overall Pick
From a wide range of high-quality defensemen to European pros, there's no clear top prospect just yet.
How Andrei Svechnikov helped USHL Muskegon become a haven for high-end Russians
The Carolina Hurricanes super sophomore began his North American career with the Lumberjacks and the combination worked so well that a stream of prospects have followed in his wake.
Meet 2020 draft prospect Lucas Mercuri: the last champion
His Salisbury Crimson Knights took the New England prep school title this season, avenging prior heartbreak in the process. With great size and a touch around the net, the University of Vermont commit is one to watch.
Chicago wins the USHL's Anderson Cup: here's how the Steel did it
The franchise will have four players drafted into the NHL in 2020 and just nabbed a commitment from one of the top phenoms in the world. Building a program based on dedication and preparation helped clear the path for those talents.
USHL cancels the remainder of 2019-20 season, commissioner calls it 'a necessity' for safety
In an effort to protect the health of players, staff, fans and the communities in which the league plays, the USHL announced that the 2019-20 season, including the playoffs, has been cancelled.
Junior teams across North America are being cautious with Coronavirus
Taking care of teenagers is never easy, but programs from across the continent are making sure they are prepared. From high-tech solutions to hand-washing, teams are being vigilant about health.
Champions: Ryan Johnson and Sioux Falls Stampede to USHL victory
USHL rookie and Buffalo Sabres first-rounder takes the reins in Sioux Falls, leading the Stampede to the title.
Future stars: looking at the top prospects for the USHL Phase 1 draft
Junior hockey draft season is well underway, with the USHL set to take its turn this week. Here are a few names to keep an eye on ahead of the Phase 1 draft on Monday.
Puck rock: A look at some of the best musical tie-ins in hockey history
A high-paced sport like hockey is a perfect fit to honor music legends, and thankfully, there have been many instances of the two worlds colliding.