The Edmonton Oilers signed NCAA Frozen Four MVP and Yale captain Andrew Miller on wednesday to a one year contract. Miller, 24, had 41 points in 37 games for Yale this season and was one of the key players in winning the school’s first national title. Miller scored one of the biggest goals in the ...
Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age 17. A select percent go the college route, playing NCAA hockey, sometimes up to a full four years. With the college hockey season underway, I ...
In many ways Mike Matheson is like any other normal 18 year old kid. He’s halfway done with his freshman year of college and after a stressful week of exams he is headed home to be with his family like so many other college students on break for the holidays. However, Matheson isn’t just any ordinary student; ...
Although many of us are disappointed with the NHL lockout and are awaiting the time everybody gets back to work with hopefully no loss of games, the NCAA should be licking their lips at this potential opportunity! With the prospect of no hockey to be had in the NHL, ...
Paul Laus patrolled the Florida Panthers’ blue line from 1993-2002. He was tough, rugged, and knew his role on the team. He could hit. He would fight. He defended the stars on his team. He was one of those players that flew under the radar, not known for immense scoring feats or spectacular plays. But ...
Mark Jankowski THW Close-Up: Date of birth: September 13th, 1994 Place of birth: Dundas, Ontario Ht: 6-2 Wt: 175 Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in 2012 THW Ranking (May): 42nd Other Rankings CSS (North American skaters): 43 McKeen’s: 37 ISS: 55 Craig Button: 14 Hockey Prospectus: 36 *** *Click here for ...
Charles Hudon THW Close-Up: Date of birth: June 23rd, 1994 Place of birth: Boisbriand, Quebec Ht: 5-10 Wt: 170 Shoots: Left Position: Left wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 *** Click here for the live updated NHL 2012 Draft Preview Guide – The Next Ones - your quintessential draft resource. *** After a rookie campaign during which he recorded 23 ...
Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan-base? Well, if you have, then this segment should be just for you. It is widely known that players from around the world flock to the NHL for a chance to win Lord Stanley’s Cup and ...
In the second intallment of The Prospect Panel at The Hockey Writers, our three prospect panelists Shawn Reznik, David O’Connor and Andrew Sykes, answer questions relating to NHL prospects playing in the CHL, NCAA, AHL or Europe. This week the panel looks at who the best defenceman is for the upcoming NHL Draft, who the favourite to win ...
During the month of December, Corey Trivino and Charlie Coyle made decisions that had various impacts on the BU Terriers men’s hockey team. While Trivino and Coyle’s actions were glaringly different, this piece will look into the effect that their decisions had on the BU hockey program and their individual endeavors as potential NHL players. ...
