| National Team Development Program (NTDP) | |
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| City: | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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| League: | United States Hockey League |
| Division: | East |
| Founded: | 1996 |
| Home Arena: | Ann Arbor Ice Cube |
| Colors: | Red, White, Blue
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| Owner(s): | USA Hockey |
| Head Coach: | Danton Cole (U-17), John Wroblewski (U-18) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1996-Present: | USNTDP |
The National Team Development Program (NTDP) was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training.[1] There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The stated goal of the NTDP "is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice."[1] While enrolled in the NTDP, players stay with billet families and attend Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.[1] The Under-17 and Under-18 teams play games domestically against opponents in the United States Hockey League (Under-17 and Under-18 teams) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Under-18 team), as well as three international tournaments for each team. The NTDP teams have also competed in the North American Hockey League in the past.[2]
Season-by-season record[]
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OL = Overtime Losses, SL = Shootout Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, Pts = Points
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OL | SL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 (NAHL) | 56 | 25 | 29 | - | 0 | 2 | 184 | 198 | 52 | ||
| 1997-98 (USHL) | 24 | 10 | 10 | - | 0 | 4 | 77 | 90 | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| 1998-99 (NAHL) | 56 | 17 | 37 | - | 0 | 2 | 59 | 233 | 36 | Did not Qualify | |
| 1998-99 (USHL) | 56 | 38 | 15 | - | 3 | - | 211 | 133 | 79 | 2nd of 4 East | Did not participate |
| 1999-00 | 56 | 21 | 29 | - | 0 | 6 | 158 | 195 | 48 | ||
| 1999-00 (USHL) | 58 | 39 | 16 | - | - | 3 | 216 | 151 | 81 | 1st of 7 East | Did not participate |
| 2000-01 | 56 | 18 | 35 | - | 3 | 0 | 161 | 235 | 39 | ||
| 2000-01 (USHL) | 24 | 10 | 8 | - | 6 | - | 74 | 81 | 26 | n/a | n/a |
| 2001-02 | 56 | 19 | 30 | - | 7 | 0 | 159 | 201 | 45 | ||
| 2001-02 (USHL) | 13 | 7 | 5 | - | 1 | - | 35 | 34 | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| 2002-03 | 56 | 16 | 38 | - | 2 | 0 | 177 | 238 | 34 | Did not Qualify | |
| 2003-04 | 56 | 28 | 21 | - | 7 | 0 | 199 | 174 | 63 | ||
| 2004-05 | 56 | 37 | 17 | - | 2 | 0 | 214 | 164 | 76 | ||
| 2005-06 | 58 | 39 | 14 | - | 2 | 3 | 254 | 147 | 83 | ||
| 2006-07 | 62 | 28 | 30 | - | 1 | 3 | 211 | 215 | 60 | ||
| 2007-08 | 58 | 28 | 26 | - | 1 | 3 | 177 | 186 | 60 | ||
| 2008-09 | 58 | 37 | 16 | - | 3 | 2 | 230 | 154 | 79 | ||
| 2009-10 (U-18) (NAHL) | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | - | n/a | n/a |
| 2009-10 (U-18) (USHL) | 26 | 18 | 7 | - | 0 | 1 | 116 | 63 | - | n/a | n/a |
| 2009-10 (U-17) | 34 | 7 | 24 | - | 2 | 1 | 82 | 152 | - | n/a | |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 30 | 25 | - | 1 | 4 | 170 | 172 | 65 | 4th of 8 East | Lost First Round 0-2 (Muskegon Lumberjacks) |
| 2011-12 | 60 | 26 | 29 | - | 2 | 3 | 192 | 222 | 57 | 6th of 8 East | Lost First Round 0-2 (Dubuque Fighting Saints) |
| 2012-13 | 64 | 22 | 37 | - | 2 | 3 | 178 | 230 | 49 | 7th of 8 East | Did not Qualify |
| 2013-14 (U-18) | 26 | 19 | 5 | - | 0 | 2 | 123 | 70 | 40 | East | n/a |
| 2013-14 (U-17) | 34 | 11 | 20 | - | 1 | 2 | 123 | 163 | 25 | East | n/a |
| 2013-14 (overal) | 60 | 30 | 25 | - | 1 | 4 | 246 | 213 | 65 | T-5th of 8 East | n/a |
| 2014-15 (U-18) | 26 | 19 | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | 140 | 78 | 40 | East | n/a |
| 2014-15 (U-17) | 34 | 6 | 27 | - | 0 | 1 | 68 | 131 | 13 | East | n/a |
| 2014-15 (overall) | 60 | 25 | 32 | - | 1 | 2 | 208 | 209 | 53 | 8th of 9 East | n/a |
| 2015-16 (overall) | 60 | 22 | 31 | - | 5 | 2 | 172 | 219 | 51 | East | Did not Qualify |
| 2016-17 (overall) | 60 | 23 | 34 | - | 1 | 2 | 164 | 214 | 49 | 8th of 9 East | Did not Qualify |
| 2017-18 (overall) | 60 | 41 | 18 | - | 0 | 1 | 295 | 211 | 83 | 1st of 9 East | Won Conf. Semifinals 3-1 (Chicago Steel) Lost Conf Final 1-3 (Youngstown Phantoms) |
| 2018-19 (overall) | 62 | 30 | 24 | - | 2 | 6 | 269 | 227 | 68 | 5th of 9 East | Lost Conf Quarterfinals 0-2 (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 25 | 21 | - | 1 | 1 | 184 | 200 | 52 | 4th of 8 East | Playoffs cancelled |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 22 | 24 | - | 4 | 4 | 226 | 245 | .481 | 5th of 6 East | Did not qualify |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 27 | 29 | - | 5 | 1 | 253 | 253 | 60 | 7th East | Did not qualify |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 36 | 21 | - | 3 | 2 | 271 | 238 | 77 | 3rd East | Lost Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 22 | 35 | - | 2 | 3 | 229 | 278 | 49 | 8th East | Did not qualify |
Coaching Staff[]
The current head coach for the Under-17 team is Ron Rolston, brother of NHLer Brian Rolston. Chadd Cassidy serves as assistant coach for the Under-17s. Kurt Kleinendorst is the head coach for the Under-18 team, with John Wroblewski serving as an assistant. Joe Exter serves as goaltending coach for both teams in the NTDP.[1]
Notable Alumni[]
As of the 2008–09 season, more than 45 NTDP alumni were playing in the National Hockey League.[1] This includes Patrick Kane and Erik Johnson, both of whom were drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 USA Hockey National Team Development Program 2009–10 Media Guide (PDF). USA Hockey (2009). Retrieved on 2010-04-09.
- ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (2010-03-31). NTDP's move to USHL has worked perfectly. National Hockey League. Retrieved on 2010-04-09.
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