USNTDP Juniors News & Stories
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Dec 11th, 18:48NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Benjamin Kevan's skill turning heads
It's time for 2025 draft-focused USHL Stock Watch, featuring Benjamin Kevan, Ryker Lee, Cole McKinney, and more.
Nov 6th, 14:58USHLUSHL Stock Watch: Luka Radivojevič as advertised for Muskegon
Sebastian High goes through the risers and and fallers in the USHL as we enter early November.
Sep 12th, 14:36Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Prospect Breakdown: Cole Hutson looking to chart his own path
Cole Hutson was drafted 43rd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2024 NHL draft. That is 19 spots earlier than his brother Lane Hutson went in the 2022 NHL...
Sep 10th, 16:20NHL Prospects
[VIDEO] Why James Hagens is the most dynamic prospect in the 2025 NHL Draft
David St-Louis profiles James Hagens, the presumptive first-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, in his latest video with early access only for Elite Prospects Premium subscribers.
Sep 4th, 19:15NHL ProspectsThe USHL and NCAA's most improved players in the 2023-24 season and how they did it
Zeev Buium, Adam Kleber, and Sam Rinzel highlight this year's most improved players from the USHL and NCAA.
Jul 9th, 18:302025 NHL DraftSix players who could challenge James Hagens for first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
James Hagens is the undisputed top prospect coming into the year, but there are six other players who could challenge him for first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Jun 28th, 16:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Teddy Stiga's rapid development could make him one of the steals of the draft
Teddy Stiga could be one of the steals of the 2024 NHL Draft.
Jun 27th, 20:452024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Zeev Buium is already an NHL-calibre defender with the potential for so much more
Zeev Buium had the best first-time draft-eligible season in college hockey in recent memory.
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.
Jun 26th, 18:302024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Trevor Connelly is the most divisive player in the draft, but also one of its most skilled
Much has been made about Trevor Connelly's off-ice transgressions, and rightly so, but today we're going to look at what he brings on the ice.
Jun 11th, 18:452024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Cole Eiserman scored at an elite junior level, but so have others who have failed before
Cam Robinson and David St Louis combine to breakdown Cole Eiserman's skills, outlook, and historical comparisons.
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 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 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.
Mar 15th, 12:52NCAATrey Augustine changed everything for Michigan State
On the eve of the Big Ten semifinal game in East Lansing, Sean Shapiro looks at how the top-seeded Spartans got here thanks to their freshman goalie.
Mar 5th, 19:562024 NHL DraftUSHL Stock Watch: Mac Swanson opening up opportunities for himself in Fargo
Joey Padmanabhan checks in with his USHL stock watch, headlined by the Fargo Force forward.
Feb 8th, 02:45NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Brodie Ziemer's making strides in critical part of his draft year
The USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Brodie Ziemer, Teddy Stiga, Trevor Connelly, Matvei Gridin, and John Mustard.
Feb 6th, 17:302024 NHL DraftBorn and raised in B.C., EJ Emery has embraced American roots with NTDP
The 2024 NHL Draft Prospects talks to EP Rinkside's Sean Shapiro about his journey and season.
Jan 27th, 21:00NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Daniel Brière's strong rookie GM campaign
Sean Shapiro bring his weekly look around the NHL, starting with the job rookie GM Daniel Brière has done thus far in Philadelphia.
Jan 18th, 00:002024 NHL Draft“It helps a lot being around hockey all the time": Hockey runs in the family for 2024 NHL Draft prospect Max Plante
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2024 NHL Draft prospect and USNTDP U18 forward Max Plante.
2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio.
2023-12-05, 03:002024 NHL Draft"Things have been great, and my game has changed a lot in a positive way": Zeev Buium making mark early at Denver
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2024 NHL Draft prospect and Denver defenceman Zeev Buium about going the college route as a true freshman, playing for his country, and the upcoming draft.
2023-11-24, 00:002024 NHL Draft"I’ve come a long way," but EJ Emery still wants more in draft year
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with USNTDP U18 defenceman and 2024 NHL Draft prospect EJ Emery.
2023-11-11, 20:002024 NHL DraftThe Hagens brothers could be one of hockey's next great families
Russ Cohen talks to the hockey family of tomorrow in this exclusive interview on EP Rinkside.
2023-11-03, 21:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Max Plante's playmaking has his draft stock soaring
The November USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Trevor Connelly, Max Plante, Sacha Boisvert, Cole Eiserman, and Michael Hage
2023-11-02, 18:582024 NHL DraftWhy 2024 NHL Draft prospect Christian Humphreys flipped his commitment to Michigan
The centre for the NTDP and 2024 NHL Draft Prospect talks to EP Rinkside about flipping from Michigan State to the cross-stat rival Wolverines.
2023-10-25, 01:152024 NHL DraftWill Skahan’s size and snarl make him an intriguing blue line bet in 2024 NHL Draft
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2024 NHL Draft prospect Will Skahan.
2023-10-02, 18:202024 NHL DraftCole Eiserman's move to BU was "all about being closer to home"
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with USNTDP U18 winger Cole Eiserman about his decision to switch from Minnesota to BU and the draft year ahead.
2023-09-25, 20:032024 NHL DraftStandout performances from the 2023 USHL Fall Classic
Elite Prospects Dir. of Film Scouting Cam Robinson was at the USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, and these are his standout performers from the week's action.
2023-09-22, 16:09NHL ProspectsThe USHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the players who made the most strides this past season.
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.
2023-06-24, 15:352023 NHL Entry DraftTrey Augustine out to prove he can make it as shorter goalie
The 2023 NHL Draft Prospect spoke to EP Rinkside's Sean Shapiro ahead of his likely selection this week in Nashville.
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.
2023-05-26, 17:202023 NHL Entry DraftScout's Notebook: The Top Skaters From the 2023 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson looks at the top skaters for the upcoming NHL draft.
