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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.

Report: Brandon Davidson To Get Two-Year Extension

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman, the Edmonton Oilers are set to announce a two-year extension for Brandon Davidson at some point today. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/704311052213813248 The 24 year old has played 47…

Leafs, Capitals Agree To Trade

Ben Smith | February 29, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a deal that sends Daniel Winnik and a 2016 fifth-round pick to the Washington Capitals in return for Brooks Laich, Connor Carrick and a second-round…

Erie’s Devin Williams Can’t Stop Earning New Records

Ben Smith | February 24, 2016

The Erie Otters defeated the Kitchener Rangers on Sunday in a close 6-5 game, giving the Otters a crucial two points to cement their spot as the CHL’s first-ranked team.…

Moe Mantha Back Behind An OHL Bench

Ben Smith | February 18, 2016

Moe Mantha is back in the OHL as the interim coach of the Saginaw Spirit. More than a decade ago, Mantha was suspended for the entire season by the Windsor…

Flint Firebirds Fire Coach…….. Again

Ben Smith | February 17, 2016

The Flint Firebirds have announced that they have relieved head coach John Gruden of his duties for the second time this season. The news broke at about 2:30pm EST. Assistant…

Top Players To Keep An Eye On At CHL Top Prospects Game

Ben Smith | January 28, 2016

January 28 is the day where the CHL’s best draft-eligible talent will take to the ice in Vancouver, British Columbia for the annual BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The way this…

Tyler Benson Out As Captain Of Team Cherry At CHL Top Prospects Game

Ben Smith | January 26, 2016

Vancouver Giants star Tyler Benson hasn’t played since December 30 due to a lower-body injury. The 17 year-old forward was slated to captain Team Cherry at the upcoming CHL BMO/NHL…

Flint Firebirds Are Doing Fine Amid Water Crisis

Ben Smith | January 22, 2016

Flint, Michigan has been at the centre of attention this week after President Obama declared a state of emergency in the region due to a large concentration of lead found…

Barrie Colts Could Be The OHL’s Upset Team

Ben Smith | January 21, 2016

The Barrie Colts are very quietly becoming a very scary club to play against if you’re one of the OHL’s other 19 teams. With a record of 25-16-0-1, they’ve had…

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