U.S. National U17 Team News & Stories
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Nov 6th, 15:27NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: James Scantlebury highlights unstoppable rookies
The USHL season is well and truly underway, and the next generation of young stars is making an early mark, led by the Chicago Steel’s James Scantlebury.
Oct 14th, 13:532026 NHL DraftJ.P. Hurlbert joins Kamloops Blazers for a unique opportunity
Texas-born J.P. Hurlbert made the decision to move from the USNTDP and join the WHL's Kamloops Blazers in his NHL draft year. Russ Cohen has the story.
Oct 9th, 15:29NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Jack Hextall emerging as one of the smartest 2026 draft-eligible prospects
From hockey geniuses to dazzling handlers and relentless checkers, a wide variety of players have made their marks early in the USHL season.
Oct 7th, 18:45NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: J.P. Hurlbert is the league's early breakout star
J.P. Hurlbert and Liam Ruck lead the way among 2026 NHL Draft eligibles, a Landon DuPont update, and more.
Aug 11th, 17:572027 NHL DraftAdam Němec leads Standouts from the Under-17 Four Nations
Sean Shapiro takes a look at some of the top performers from the Under-17 Four Nations tournament held this past week.
Jul 1st, 01:422025 NHL Draft
Draft Class Breakdown: Why the Boston Bruins were one of the 2025 Draft's big winners
With a draft day haul filled with skill, speed, and upside, the Bruins have restocked their prospect pool.
Jun 24th, 16:432025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Logan Hensler’s Elite Skating Could Launch him to a Top-Four NHL Role
Sebastian High breaks down the video on the Wisconsin defender.
2024-09-10, 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.
2024-09-04, 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.
2024-06-28, 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.
2024-06-27, 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.
2024-06-27, 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.
2024-04-23, 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.
2024-04-03, 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.
2024-03-20, 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.
2024-02-08, 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.
2024-02-06, 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.
2024-01-18, 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.
2023-11-24, 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
2023-10-25, 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.
2023-06-27, 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.
2023-04-18, 16:002023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsMeet the Team: Team USA's roster at the 2023 U18 World Hockey Championships
Elite Prospects American region scout Joey Padmanabhan goes player-by-player with scouting reports on all of Team USA's roster at the 2023 U18 World Hockey Championships.
2023-04-06, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Zeev Buium establishing himself as a top defenceman in 2024 NHL Draft
The USHL Stock Watch provides an update on Zeev Buium, Will Vote, Jake Richard, Will Smith, and Connor Brown.
2023-02-22, 20:302023 NHL Entry Draft"My job is to move pucks and be hard to play against:" Brady Cleveland's profile sets him apart
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with USNTDP U18 defenceman and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Brady Cleveland.
2023-02-15, 23:462023 NHL Entry Draft"He’s explosive. He has elite top speed:" Oliver Moore is a one-of-a-kind prospect in the 2023 NHL Draft
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with USNTDP forward and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Oliver Moore.
2023-02-02, 22:16NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Daimon Gardner healthy, hitting the scoresheet with Tri-City Storm
The USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on Quinn Finley, Daimon Gardner, Aram Minnetian, William Whitelaw, Oliver Moore, and Michael Hrabal.
2023-01-20, 19:55NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Gaudreau happy in Columbus, a thought on Larkin, and Jets leftovers
Sean Shapiro goes around the league with his thoughts and observations in unnumbered thoughts.
2023-01-13, 13:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Nicholas Moldenhauer catching fire with Chicago Steel
Elite Prospects USHL regional scout Joey Padmanabhan looks at Cole Knuble, Jayden Perron, Nick Moldenhauer,
2022-12-09, 19:002023 NHL Entry DraftGavin Brindley's "skating and hockey mind" driving under the radar success at Michigan
Russ Cohen talks to 2023 NHL Draft prospect Gavin Brindley about his game and the adjustment to college hockey as a true freshman.
2022-12-05, 20:30NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Will Smith emerging as the USNTDP's best in this year's draft
Will Smith leads the way in our debut USHL Stock Watch, looking at who's trending up, who's trending down, and who's holding steady in that part of the scouting world.
