United States Hockey League (USHL ) - The main junior hockey league in the United States . The league winner is awarded the Clark Cup . The league is played by 17 teams located in the Midwest and consisting of players aged 16 to 20 years. Unlike the Canadian Hockey League , USHL does not pay scholarships to players who, because of this, retain their amateur status and are eligible to play at the National University Sports Association .
| USA Hockey League | |
|---|---|
| United States Hockey League | |
 | |
| Based | 1961 |
| A country |  USA |
| Number of teams | 17 |
| Current winner | Indiana Ice |
| Most Titles | Waterloo Black Hawks (9) |
| Official site | ushl.com |
Players at USHL tend to live in their families, who receive small scholarships for food expenses, while continuing to either study or work part-time. Of this schedule, 90% of matches are held on weekends, which are attended by many scouts of the National Hockey League and colleges.
Content
History
The US Hockey League was created in 1961. The following leagues formed the basis of this competition:
- (1947-52)
- Central Hockey League (1952-53)
- Minnesota Hockey League (1953–55)
- Central Hockey League (1955-60)
Members
In the 2014/2015 season, the same 17 teams will take part, divided into two conferences. The current Indiana Ice Champion will not be playing this season. The USHL put the team in the 2014/15 season at “dormant” status so that they could solve their organizational problems. At the same time, Indiana Ice remains a member of the USHL, is a member of its Council and has full rights to participate in the activities and operations of the league.
| Team | City | Arena (capacity) | Based | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | |||||
| Bloomington thunder | Bloomington | U.S. Cellular Coliseum (7000) | 2014 | ||
| Cedar Rapids Rafriders | Cedar rapids | Cedar Rapids Ice Arena (4000) | 1999 | ||
| Chicago steele | Bensenville | Edge Ice Arena (3000) | 1996 | ||
| Dubuque Fighting Saints | Dubuque | Mystic Ice Center (3079) | 1980 and 2010 | ||
| Green bay gumblers | Green bay | Resh Center (8709) | 1994 | ||
| Madison Capitols | Madison | Alliant Energy Center ( 10,231 ) | 2014 | ||
| Muskegon Lambergex | CS Walker Arena (5100) | 2010 | |||
| USA U18 | Ann arbor | Ann Arbor Ice Cube (1000) | 1996 | ||
| Youngstown Phantoms | Youngstown | Covelli Center (5717) | 2003 | ||
| Western conference | |||||
| Des Moines Bakkanirs | Des moines | Bakkenir Arena (3498) | 1980 | ||
| Fargo Force | Fargo | Shills Arena (5000) | 2008 | ||
| Lincoln Stars | Lincoln | Ice Boxing (4212) | 1996 | ||
| Omaha Lancers | Omaha | Ralston Arena (3319) | 1986 | ||
| Si City Musketeers | Sous city | Tyson Events Center (6731) | 1972 | ||
| Sioux Falls Stampid | Sioux Falls | Danny Samford PRIME Center (10,450) | 1999 | ||
| Tri City Storm | Carney | Viero Event Center (5000) | 2000 | ||
| Waterloo Black Hawks | Waterloo | Young Arena (3400) | 1962 | ||
| Not involved in the 2014/15 season | |||||
| Indiana Ice | Indianapolis | - | 2004 | ||
League records
- Customized
- Most goals of the season: 67 - Rod Taylor (1985/86)
- Most shows of the season: 135 - Tim Ferguson (1985/86)
- Most points of the season: 212 - Tim Ferguson (1985/86)
- Most penalties of the season: 316 - Chad Stauffacher (1996/97)
- Team
- Most wins of the season: 48 - Victoria Cougars (1998/99)
- Most points of the season: 98 - Green Bay Gamblers (2011/12) and Dubuk Fighting Saints (2012/13)
Trophies and awards
Main article: USHL Trophy & Award List
| Reward | Description | First presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Team | ||
| Clark Cup | USHL Champion | 1979/80 |
| Anderson Cup | Regular season winner | 1979/80 |
| Organization of the year | The most organized team | 1993/94 |
| Personal | ||
| Player of the Year | Best player | 1983/84 |
| Rookie of the Year | Best newbie | 1993/94 |
| Forward of the year | Best forward | 1983/84 |
| Defender of the year | Best defender | 1983/84 |
| Goalkeeper of the year | Best goalkeeper | 1983/84 |
| Kurt Hammer Award | The most motivated player | 1988/89 |
| Dave Tyler Award | Outstanding player of American descent | 1993/94 |
| Coach of the year | Best trainer | 1983/84 |
| General Manager of the Year | Best General Manager | 1982/83 |
Links
- USHL official website . ushl.com.
- Information about the league . Hockey Database.com.