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

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OHL Suspends Flint Firebirds Owner From Hockey Operations

OHL Suspends Flint Firebirds Owner From Hockey Operations

April 6th, 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 Flint, Michigan, the team has been in the headlines on a few separate occasions when owner Rolf Nilsen fired his coaching staff twice for not playing his kid,...
UNB Wins CIS University Cup Against St.F.X.

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

March 21st, 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 the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Championship. Despite the challenges the team has faced over the last number of years, they've captured the top prize in Canadian...
London & Erie Play A Possible Playoff Preview

London & Erie Play A Possible Playoff Preview

March 19th, 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 nine-game winning streak while the Otters had their own motivation. The once undisputed best junior team in the country is looking to clinch first place in the OHL, and...
Calgary and Montreal Set To Clash At CWHL Clarkson Cup

Calgary and Montreal Set To Clash At CWHL Clarkson Cup

March 11th, 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 in the league are set to clash this Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ont. https://twitter.com/BartsBytes/status/707220186915545088 The 2016 Clarkson Cup...
Quebec Remparts Will Host The 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

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

March 2nd, 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 host team. The event will take place on  Thursday, January 26, 2017. https://twitter.com/JeffMarek/status/705124538506301440 The event will be the 22nd...
Corey Potter Acquired By Nashville

Corey Potter Acquired By Nashville

February 29th, 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 NHL with the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames. In 129 NHL games, Potter has racked-up eight goals and 24...
Patrick Maroon Dealt to Edmonton

Patrick Maroon Dealt to Edmonton

February 29th, 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. https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/704419878980218880 This season with the Ducks, Maroon's scored four times while earning nine assists in 56 games. He's got a...
Brett Sutter Heading to Kings Organization

Brett Sutter Heading to Kings Organization

February 29th, 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 affiliate, the Ontario Reign. Scott Sabourin will be sent to Minnesota's affiliate, the Iowa Wild. Sabourin has played in 28 games with the Reign this season with a total of...
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