For those of you who have ever imagined throwing on a USA hockey sweater and representing your country, did you ever envision being deaf while doing it? There are many deaf individuals out there playing hockey in silence or near silence. That’s exactly what a committed group of hockey players representing the United States did ...
Last week I was able to experience something many hockey fans in Canada are not able to be a part of. I am not talking about a Stanley Cup championship, but an NCAA hockey game. Growing up in Ontario, I have gone to many Major Junior hockey and Tier 2 games. Let’s just say ...
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 ...
If you have the chance to borrow a copy of the May / June 2011 issue of the Yale Alumni Magazine, be sure take advantage of it (or at least check out the link here). The cover says it all: “Ice Age – Think the Ivies can’t play at the top level anymore? Tell it to ...
Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2011 Draft Preview article – The Next Ones. Jamie Oleksiak Date of Birth: December 21, 1992 Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario Ht: 6-7 Wt: 240 Shoots: L Postion: Defenseman NHL Draft Eligibility: 2011 One Timer: ...
Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL. You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands, tough to play against. Henri Richard, Marcel Dionne, Brian Gionta. Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning, standing tall at 5’9” and weighing 175 lbs., is today’s ...
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2010 Draft Preview article. Nick Bjugstad (Click on ...
