Ann Arbor's Ice Cube develops next gen of NHL players

In the last 16 years more than 200 NHL players have been developed at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor's Ice Cube.

 

 

"Right inside the door is a reception counter, with gleaming trophies from USA Hockey's victories at the last four world under-18 championships inside glass cases. Photos of the teams celebrating their victories are on the walls.

 

To the left, there's a hallway filled with framed USA Hockey sweaters from world junior championships and other international competitions along one wall, the medals won in those competitions in the corner of the frame. On the other, photos of the former members of the program who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League are displayed.

 

It's a long hallway."

 

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