USA U18 News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about USA U18 from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on USA U18, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Aug 5th, 14:002025 NHL Draft
The players to watch at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the scouting season. These are the players you need to keep an eye on at this year's tournament in Edmonton, Alberta.
Jun 27th, 17:452024 NHL DraftFilm Room: EJ Emery could become a shutdown force in the NHL
EJ Emery could be one of the premier shutdown defencemen to emerge from the 2024 NHL Draft.
May 4th, 18:152024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship semifinals
Cam Robinson brings you the three stars from the semifinals round of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland.
May 2nd, 19:412024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship quarterfinals
Cam Robinson and J.D. Burke team up to bring you the three stars from the quarterfinal round of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship.
May 1st, 09:312024 U18 World Championship"He’s going to be a nightmare for opponents": James Hagens is on a record-breaking pace at the U18 World Hockey Championships
James Hagens is marching his way towards history at the U18 World Hockey Championships. But his focus remains squarely on bringing another gold medal home. Cam Robinson has the story.
Apr 30th, 18:552024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 6 of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship
Cam Robinson and Lassi Alanen team up to bring you the 3 Stars from the final day of round-robin action at the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championships.
Apr 28th, 19:522024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 4 of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship
Lassi Alanen and Cam Robinson combine to bring you the 3 stars from Day 4 at the U18 World Hockey Championships
Apr 27th, 19:142024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 3 of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship
Lassi Alanen brings you the three stars from Day 3 of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland.
Apr 25th, 19:352024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 1 of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship
J.D. Burke and Lassi Alanen team up to bring you the three stars from the first day of action at the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland.
Apr 23rd, 21:002024 U18 World ChampionshipMeet the Team: USA's 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship roster
A player-by-player preview of Team USA's roster at the 2024 World Hockey Championship in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland.
Apr 23rd, 12:002024 U18 World ChampionshipThe 12 prospects with the most to prove at the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championships
The 2024 U18 World Hockey Championships in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland start on Thursday, and these are the skaters with the most on the line at the tournament.
Apr 3rd, 01:452024 NHL DraftLucas Van Vliet's a late-riser to watch for the 2024 NHL Draft
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with USNTDP U18 centre and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Lucas Van Vliet.
Mar 20th, 20:002024 NHL DraftNTDP goal-scoring record in sight Cole Eiserman also trying to round out entire game
Sean Shapiro sits down with the 2024 NHL Draft prospect to discuss his season and his chase for Cole Caufield's goal record with the NTDP.
Feb 19th, 14:002024 NHL DraftStandout performances from the U18 5 Nations in Plymouth
Lassi Alanen has reviewed the tape and breaks down the standout performances from the U18 5 Nations tournament in Plymouth, Michigan.
2023-11-17, 19:302024 NHL DraftStandout performances from the 2023 U18 5 Nations tournament
Elite Prospects Dir. of European scouting Lassi Alanen looks at the top performers from the recent U18 5 Nations tournament in Hämeenlinna, Finland.
2023-08-08, 17:342024 NHL DraftStandout performances from the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
David St-Louis and Lassi Alanen break down the top performances from the kick-off of the 2024 NHL Draft scouting season.
2023-07-31, 20:142024 NHL DraftWhat to watch at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Mitch Brown and Lassi Alanen preview the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
2023-06-27, 18:152023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Oliver Moore is the draft's best skater, with the potential for so much more
Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at Oliver Moore's game.
2023-06-27, 17:052023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Ryan Leonard's unique physicality and skill make him one of 2023 NHL Draft's best forwards
Ryan Leonard's physicality is what sets him apart, but he's more than a bruiser. He brings legitimate top-five talent.
2023-06-08, 18:012023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: How Gabe Perreault went from fringe first-rounder to potential top-10 pick
Joey Padmanabhan takes you into the Film Room™️ to look at 2023 NHL Draft prospect Gabe Perreault's meteoric rise from first-rounder to potential top-10 pick.
2023-05-02, 11:442023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsWhat we learned at the men's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship
J.D. Burke reflects on the 2023 U18 World Hockey Championships in Basel and Porrentruy, Switzerland, sharing his thoughts on what we learned at this tournament.
2023-04-30, 23:272023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship medal rounds
J.D. Burke and Martin Jansson team up to bring you game stories and the 3 stars from the gold and bronze medal games at the men's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship.
2023-04-29, 22:522023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship semifinals
J.D. Burke and Martin Jansson team up to bring you the 3 Stars from the semifinals at the men's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship.
2023-04-27, 20:542023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship quarterfinals
J.D. Burke and Martin Jansson team up to bring you the 3 Stars from the final day of round-robin action at the men's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship.
