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Dean Plunkett

Grew up in the 'hockey town' that launched the careers of Bob Gainey, Roger Neilson, Scotty Bowman, Chris Pronger and Steve Yzerman, to name only a few - Peterborough, Ontario. Spent a misguided life in the world of politics. (Sorry Mom) Trying to atone for those sins by publishing the best hockey stuff available. You can email me directly at Dean@TheHockeyWriters.com. I don't accept emails written in Sanskrit or asking me to help you transfer your family funds from Nairobi...even if you are a Prince. Thank you.

The ACHA Continues to Impress

Dean Plunkett | June 10, 2016

by Sean Hogan, Head Coach, OHIO University Hockey (edited by Dean Plunkett) It has been almost three years since I last wrote an article titled “The Rise of ACHA Division I Hockey” (September…

Categories College Hockey

Jones is “Stud Goaltender, Penguin Hunter” – Wikipedia

Dean Plunkett | June 10, 2016

At some point overnight, a publicly minded citizen decided to help the folks over at Wikipedia keep the page on San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones up-to-date. According to Jones’…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL News, San Jose Sharks

Hurricanes Derek Ryan Looking at Swiss League Jump

Dean Plunkett | June 8, 2016

According to news reports overnight, Charlotte Checkers forward and Carolina Hurricanes prospect Derek Ryan has been looking into taking his promising talent to the European hockey leagues. According to SwissHockeyNews, and…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, NHL News

OHL All-Star Teams Announced

Dean Plunkett | June 4, 2016

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced their All-Star teams for the 2015-16 OHL season on Friday, after being selected by the OHL’s General Managers. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner of…

Categories NHL News, OHL

Successful Steen Shoulder Surgery

Dean Plunkett | June 4, 2016

The St. Louis Blues announced Friday that Alexander Steen had undergone a successful surgery on his left shoulder, injured while visiting the Coyotes on February 20th. Steen went hard into the…

Categories Injury Report, NHL News, St Louis Blues

Hurricanes Owner Sued by Sons over $100 Million Trust

Dean Plunkett | June 1, 2016

For years the Carolina Hurricanes franchise has been losing money. That’s really not a surprise considering the woeful attendance numbers they’ve had pretty much every season since their improbable 2006 Stanley…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Hurricanes Management

Hershey Bears Defenseman Bowey Cleared by AHL: Report

Dean Plunkett | May 29, 2016

In Friday night’s game four of the AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals between the Hershey Bears and Toronto Marlies, Bears defenseman, and Washington Capitals prospect, Madison Bowey received a five-minute major for…

Categories Hershey Bears, NHL News

WHL Alumni Heading to the Stanley Cup Final

Dean Plunkett | May 28, 2016

There are seven Western Hockey League alumni that have a chance to get their names etched onto Lord Stanley’s Cup in June. The list ranges in age and experience, from…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks

Boikov Earns Entry Level Deal with the Avalanche

Dean Plunkett | May 28, 2016

The Colorado Avalanche confirmed on Friday that they have signed Russian defenseman Sergei Boikov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Boikov, 20, was selected by the Avs in the sixth round…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News

Red Wings Sign Czech Forward Nosek to Extension

Dean Plunkett | May 28, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday that they have signed center Tomas Nosek to a two-year contract extension. It is reported to be a two-way contract for the 2016-17…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Red Wings Transactions

Devils Sign Versatile Auvitu to One-Year Contract

Dean Plunkett | May 28, 2016

The New Jersey Devils General Manager Ray Shero announced on Friday that the team had signed defenseman Yohann Auvitu to a one-year, two-way, entry-level contract for the 2016-17 season. It…

Categories Devils Transactions, New Jersey Devils, NHL News

Full 2016 World Cup of Hockey Rosters

Dean Plunkett | May 28, 2016

The final choices were made Friday for each of the eight teams (six national teams and two compilation teams) for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, taking place in Toronto…

Categories NHL News, World Cup
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