Brendan Ross

2013 CHL NHL Top Prospects Game Preview

Brendan Ross | January 14, 2013

The puck drop for the 2013 CHL NHL Top Prospects game has almost arrived as scouts converge to take in the talent available for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. The…

Alex Galchenyuk Primed for World Junior Dominance

Brendan Ross | December 16, 2012

Just a few miles from the US-Canada border, Montreal Canadiens’ prospect Alex Galchenyuk, an American slated to star for Team USA in the upcoming 2013 World Junior Hockey Championships…

From the Scouting Notebook: 2013 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

Brendan Ross | November 20, 2012

The atmosphere in rinks around the globe are beginning to intensify as draft eligible players start out on their journey to realize their dreams of being selected by an NHL…

If Lockout Ends, Who Is Staying? Who Is Going?

Brendan Ross | October 18, 2012

The 2012-13 NHL lockout has officially passed the one-month mark and as optimism continues to elevate with the owners, players and, most importantly, the fans, there could be a…

Canadian World Juniors Benefit from NHL Lockout

Brendan Ross | October 3, 2012

The 2005 Canadian Under-20 World Junior team was dubbed the “best world junior team ever assembled” as Hockey Canada had the opportunity to handpick the nation’s best junior eligible players…

Is Yakky Back? Making Sense of the Yakupov Situation

Brendan Ross | September 27, 2012

Over the past few days, Nail Yakupov has been making headlines after receiving word that he was suspended from playing in any more Kontinental Hockey League games until further notice.…

2012-13 OHL Predictions – Part II: Eastern Conference

Brendan Ross | September 17, 2012

Despite several key players departing in Colin Behenna, Ivan Telegin and potentially Tanner Pearson, Dale Hawerchuk’s Barrie Colts look to remain competitive with several key new additions…

2012-13 OHL Predictions – Part I: Western Conference

Brendan Ross | September 10, 2012

As the Ontario Hockey League prepares to open its 38th season, Commissioner David Branch and the twenty competitive teams realize the opportunity for increased marketability and competiveness with an…

Three Cities in Three Days: OHL Breakout Candidates

Brendan Ross | August 31, 2012

The Ontario Hockey League season is upon us and with the NHL Lockout looming ever so likely, hockey fans should begin to familiarize themselves with this equally entertaining hockey league . Over the past week, I have traveled the rural and city roads of Southwestern Ontario attending the training camps of the Sarnia Sting, London Knights and Windsor Spitfires.