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- Nov 16, 2005
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It's no secret that youth hockey in the United States has made great strides the past few decades.
Players from more geographical locations continue to appear on the rosters of major junior teams in Canada, as well as USHL and NAHL clubs in the U.S. The National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, MI and the squads at the northeastern private schools and NCAA college teams also have more American players than ever.
The 2014 NHL Draft that took place in Philadelphia, PA this past weekend served as a reunion of sorts for two of the strong midget programs that are contributing to that growth — the Illinois-based Chicago Mission U16 club from the 2010-11 season and the Belle Tire midget major squad of 2011-12.… read more
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