LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (July 19, 2013) --- USA Hockey has announced the schedule for the 2013 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y. Approximately 45 U.S. players will convene at the Olympic Center, Aug. 3-10, to audition for spots on the U.S. National Junior Team that will compete at the 2014 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, Dec. 26, 2013-Jan. 5, 2014, in Malmo, Sweden.

WHAT:           The camp’s media credential request form can be found on-line, HERE, or by logging onto http://survey.usahockey.com/wsb.dll/s/7ge4/page/show/863284-apply-for-media-credentials

WHEN:           The evaluation camp, Aug. 3-10, includes daily practices and international games against Canada, Finland and Sweden. All games and practices will be held in the Herb Brook Arena 1980 Rink. The complete schedule can be found HERE.

WHERE:         Lake Placid Olympic Center, 2634 Main St., Lake Placid, N.Y. 12946

All media covering the national team evaluation camp must be credentialed. Credentials will be accepted through

Monday, July 29.

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.