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Ben Smith

Ben Smith covers the CHL for The Hockey Writers. He also writes for HockeyNow Magazine, FlamesNation and SB Nation.

OHL Suspends Flint Firebirds Owner From Hockey Operations

Ben Smith | April 6, 2016

There really hasn’t been another junior team in the Canadian Hockey League that has had as many off-ice issues as the Flint Firebirds have. In just their first season in…

Categories NHL News, OHL

UNB Wins CIS University Cup Against St.F.X.

Ben Smith | March 21, 2016

It’s been a long road to get to the top for the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds after losing to the Alberta Golden Bears in last year’s edition of…

Categories College Hockey

London & Erie Play A Possible Playoff Preview

Ben Smith | March 19, 2016

Friday night saw the Erie Otters travel to London, Ontario and Budweiser Gardens for a likely preview of the 2016 OHL playoffs. The Knights came into the game on a…

Categories OHL

Calgary and Montreal Set To Clash At CWHL Clarkson Cup

Ben Smith | March 11, 2016

The Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) is set to host the eighth edition of the Clarkson Cup, the ultimate prize in women’s hockey this weekend as the top two teams…

Categories CWHL, Women's Hockey

Quebec Remparts Will Host The 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

Ben Smith | March 2, 2016

The CHL and QMJHL announced earlier today that the 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects game will be held in Quebec City at the Centre Vidéotron, with the Quebec Remparts acting as the…

Categories CHL

Corey Potter Acquired By Nashville

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

Arizona’s Corey Potter is on his way to Nashville after the Predators and Coyotes completed a deal to close-off Trade Deadline Day. The 32 year-old has had stints in the…

Categories NHL News, Trade Deadline

Patrick Maroon Dealt to Edmonton

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

In a late move, the Anaheim have made a trade with the Edmonton Oilers that will send Patrick Maroon to the Oilers in exchange for a prospect and a pick.…

Categories NHL News, Trade Deadline, Trending

Brett Sutter Heading to Kings Organization

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

To end the 2016 NHL trade deadline day, the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings have brokered a deal that will send Brett Sutter to the Kings and their AHL…

Categories Kings Transactions, NHL News, Trade Deadline

Lee Stempniak Traded To Boston

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

The Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils have made a deal that sends Lee Stempniak to Boston. The Boston Bruins, have managed to pull off a number of last-minute deals…

Categories Bruins Transactions, NHL News, Trade Deadline

Boston Bruins Acquire John-Michael Liles

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

At the very last minute, the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins have made a deal that sends John-Michael Liles to New England in return for Liles has six goals and…

Categories Bruins Transactions, NHL News, Trade Deadline, Trending

Kerby Rychel Told To Expect Trade: Report

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

The Columbus Blue Jackets have reportedly told Kerby Rychel to expect a trade at some point today. Seems to be suggestions CBJ have told Kerby Rychel to be ready for…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, NHL News, Trade Deadline, Trending

A Number of Teams Interested In Brandon Pirri: Report

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

According to reports, the Edmonton Oilers are angling hard on Florida’s Brandon Pirri. The Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers have also had their names…

Categories NHL News, Trade Deadline, Trending
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