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Brett Pickler

I am a former Jr. A hockey player that is currently attending school at San Diego State University. At SDSU, I study Journalism and Public Relations while also playing on the school's rugby team. Hockey has been a big part of my life, as I have been playing since I was three years old. Other than hockey, I enjoy watching and playing all kinds of sports.

Golden Knights’ Lehner Is a Key Reason for Recent Success

Brett Pickler | November 24, 2021

The Golden Knights started the 2021-22 season by fully committing to Robin Lehner as their starting goalie when they traded Marc-Andre Fleury to the Chicago Blackhawks. Even with the massive…

Categories Golden Knights Goaltending

Golden Knights’ Stephenson Showing His Value Amidst Team Injuries

Brett Pickler | November 9, 2021

Chandler Stephenson continues to be one of the Vegas Golden Knights’ best acquisitions in the team’s brief history. Since coming to Vegas, he has solidified his role as the first-line…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Despite Multiple Setbacks Golden Knights are Finding Ways to Win

Brett Pickler | October 28, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights find themselves in a unique situation to start the 2021-22 NHL season. The team is currently playing without many of their top and key-depth players. They…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Should Look to Their “Misfits” to Fill Injury Void

Brett Pickler | October 19, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights have not had the best start to the 2021-22 NHL season. Vegas has been struck by the injury bug quite early in the season. This led…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

3 Storylines From the Start of Golden Knights’ Training Camp

Brett Pickler | September 24, 2021

The 2021-22 NHL season is almost here as teams begin training camp. Although training camp has only just started, some notable storylines are developing: a few players are not in…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Vegas Golden Knights

Ducks Should Rethink Rookie Showcase After Zegras Scare

Brett Pickler | September 21, 2021

On Sept. 19, the Anaheim Ducks faced off against the Colorado Avalanche as part of this year’s rookie showcase tournament. For fans, their joy of hockey being back was quickly…

Categories Ducks Prospects

Continuing Comtois’ Development Is Important for Ducks’ Future Success

Brett Pickler | August 4, 2021

The Anaheim Ducks are entering the 2021-22 season with the goal of developing their young players. Over the last few seasons, Anaheim has been committed to developing their younger core…

Categories Ducks Prospects

Golden Knights Have a Large Void to Fill After Reaves’ Trade

Brett Pickler | August 2, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights have been active this off-season. They have created cap space by trading away Vezina Trophy winner, Marc-Andre Fleury, to re-sign players like Mattias Janmark and Alec…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Continue Their Draft Trend with Dean

Brett Pickler | July 24, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2021 NHL Entry Draft with the 30th overall pick in the draft. Leading up to the draft, the Golden Knights traded Cody Glass, one…

Categories Golden Knights Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Ducks Get Much Needed Physical, Scoring Center in McTavish

Brett Pickler | July 24, 2021

Heading into the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks had their hands in the Jack Eichel sweepstakes. However, come the draft, the Ducks decided to go in another direction,…

Categories Ducks Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Golden Knights Should Be Realistic About Acquiring Eichel

Brett Pickler | July 11, 2021

Throughout the 2020-21 season, Jack Eichel has been a hot topic. Between trade rumors and his injury status, he has filled the hockey world with numerous stories over the last…

Categories NHL Rumors, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Should Not Be Aggressive in Free Agency

Brett Pickler | July 7, 2021

The Vegas Golden Knights season has come to an end at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens. After reaching the Stanley Cup Semifinal, Vegas did not have enough left in…

Categories Free Agents, Vegas Golden Knights
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