2. Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils
HEIGHT: 5-11
Sept. 29
Ryan Callahan
Oct. 1
Tyler Biggs
Oct. 2
Dean Blais
Oct. 3
Seth Jones
Oct. 4
Knight, Decker
Oct. 5
Ron Wilson
Oct. 6...
New Jersey Devils
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USA Hockey Magazine is counting down the top 10 Americans to watch in 2011-2012. In no particular order, this list features players and personnel from all different levels.
Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 11:00
With Brian Gionta of the New Jersey Devils
Brian Gionta may be small in stature (5-foot-7) but no one in the NHL plays with more heart. He enjoyed his best season in 2005-06, scoring 48 goals and 89 points. That same season, he was named to...
Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 09:13
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USA Hockey National Championship Hosts To Hold Benefit For Local Children's Hospital
The only thing that shines brighter than the lights of New York City will be the stars who come out to support a great cause across the Hudson River at the Ice House in Hackensack, N.J.
NHL...
Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 11:49
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With Scott Gomez and Brian Rafalski, New Jersey Devils
A 2-on-2 is one of the most common plays in hockey, yet many orwards don’t know how to turn this even-man situation to their advantage. As a forward attacking the offensive zone, your goal is...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 - 10:03
Pregame
At what age did you start playing hockey? I believe I was 5. We had a pond behind our house in Elk River, Minn., and that’s where I got started.
Who was your first coach? Mark Louricas...
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 09:23
Many Scouts Accuse Players Of Being Too Small For the NHL. But Many Under 6 Feet Are Surviving And Thriving In The Land Of The Giants.
When Penny Gionta first introduced her kids to skating, she was hoping a winter extra-curricular activity would enrich their lives while at the same time keep them away from the television. ...
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 11:21

With Scott Gomez of the New York Rangers
You can’t stand still and shoot a puck hard. You need to get your body moving forward to get momentum behind your shot. That means getting your legs into the act. It’s kind of like...
Friday, June 5, 2009 - 11:59
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With Scott Gomez
One-touch passes are a great way to keep the opposition on their heels and you one step ahead of the play. Worked to perfection, a one-touch pass lets the puck to do the work as opposed to you...
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 09:39
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With Brian Rafalski New Jersey Devils
We all know that ice time is as hard to come by as a 50-goal scorer, and just as valuable. You shouldn’t have to spend time at the beginning of your practice session stretching and warming up....
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 08:25

With Brian Gionta of the New Jersey Devils
Being a good teammate can take on many forms, whether it’s in the locker room or on the bench. Perhaps the best way to be a good teammate is to support one another on the ice. This means...
Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 10:58


