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US Development Program (self.hockey)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by Sketch to c/[email protected]

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(This is mostly a community traction post because Lemmy needs more of it.)

US dev seems to be paying off on the top level. We have already seen the more recent juniors results the last handful of years but now it is starting to show beyond that.

I know the majority of this US roster comes from that program and I feel like last night that was visually apparent. It's starting to feel like a proper Canadian / American hockey rivalry has taken shape which should mean the next decade or so of international events should be top notch from that perspective.

On a semi related note; RIP to the Kids' 26 game win streak record wearing the Canadian sweater. Absolutely a legendary stat. His first assist against Sweden was crazy greasy. (Edit)

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[–] Lootboblin 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I wish Finland hockey program would make a visit to see how the americans are teaching skills to these US (or CAN) players. Our hockey talent pool is declining and focus all the way from youth is teaching them tactics, because coaches only care about their own careers. Fuck that. Teach the kids first to skate well and teach them skills. Think about tactics later. Finland’s future NHL players, after this generation is gone, is mostly just 3rd line grinders with tactics knowledge but have no world class skills if our hockey suits don’t start making changes fast.

[–] Sketch 2 points 2 days ago

Considering the quality of players that traditionally come out of Finland, it would be an absolute shame to see a drop off in that quality over time due to a lack of fundamentals. Hopefully the situation isn't as bad as you think, but I have no idea personally as I barely have enough time to pay attention to the US and Canadian development.

As someone who's always enjoyed Finland and Sweden, I am very much looking forward to the winter Olympics in two years.