World Junior Team USA head coach Jeff Jackson is the spotlight interview on this week's version of Around the Rinks (now available for listening at "http://www.audionet.com/sports/shows/rinks"). Anyone interested in the World Juniors, and the state of youth hockey in the US in general, will enjoy the interview. Jackson talks about: This team's chances Dan Lacouture Reasoner/Rasmussen State of junior hockey in the US Major junior players on the US team Why being a full-time coach is a major benefit What the US needs to do to compete more consistently at the junior level Also in this show is an interview with Maine assistant coach Grant Standbrook, who was the head coach for two games last week before the return of Shawn Walsh. It is another good listen that provides insight into a respected coach who was suddenly in the middle of NCAA controversey. And finally, you can hear previews of all the tournaments -- especially the Mariucci and Badger. Back to World Juniors: Over the next few weeks we hope to get reports from Europe on how Team USA is doing. Stay tuned. Adam Wodon - AC Productions Host: "Around the Rinks" - The only National College Hockey talk show Listen 24 hours/day, 7 days/week at: http://www.audionet.com/sports/shows/rinks/ HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.