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Joseph Aleong

Joseph Aleong is an At-Large writer for THW from Toronto, Ontario. He is a graduate of Brock University in St. Catharines, ON. Follow him on Twitter @josephaleong11

Potential Shutdown Defenseman in the 2016 NHL Draft

Joseph Aleong | May 10, 2016

The term “shutdown defender” has taken on somewhat of a negative connotation in recent years, but it’s also become common knowledge that the best teams have blueline stalwarts that take…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Trending

Riley Tufte – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | May 6, 2016

Riley Tufte 2015-16 Team: Fargo Force (#26) Date of birth: April 10th, 1998 Place of birth: Ham Lake, Minnesota Ht: 6’5″  Wt: 205 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

The NHL’s Goaltending Is In Better Shape Than Ever

Joseph Aleong | April 23, 2016

You can’t win without good goaltending, as the saying goes. Every year, it seems as if a handful of the best teams in the league are held up by outstanding goaltending…

Categories NHL Goaltending

Andrew Peeke – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | April 19, 2016

Andrew Peeke 2015-16 Team: Green Bay Gamblers (#20) Date of birth: March 17th, 1998 Place of birth: Parkland, Florida Ht: 6’3″  Wt: 205 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Jack Kopacka – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | April 14, 2016

Jack Kopacka 2015-16 Team: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (#52) Date of birth: March 5th, 1998 Place of birth: Lapeer, Michigan Ht: 6’2″  Wt: 190 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing NHL Draft…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Jordan Kyrou – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | April 10, 2016

Jordan Kyrou 2015-16 Team: Sarnia Sting (#25) Date of birth: May 8th, 1998 Place of birth: Toronto, ON Ht: 6’0″  Wt: 178 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Centre NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Dmitri Sokolov – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 31, 2016

Dmitri Sokolov 2015-16 Team: Sudbury Wolves (#98) Date of birth: April 14th, 1998 Place of birth: Omsk, Russia Ht: 5’11”  Wt: 220 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Centre NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Victor Mete – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 29, 2016

Victor Mete 2015-16 Team: London Knights (#98) Date of birth: June 7th, 1998 Place of birth: Toronto, ON Ht: 5’10”  Wt: 174 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Markus Niemelainen – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 24, 2016

Markus Niemelainen 2015-16 Team: Saginaw Spirit (#56) Date of birth: June 8th, 1998 Place of birth: Kuopio, Finland Ht: 6’5″  Wt: 189 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible Twitter: @niemelaine THW…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Dylan Wells – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 17, 2016

Dylan Wells 2015-16 Team: Peterborough Petes (#30) Date of birth: January 3rd, 1998 Place of birth: St. Catharines, ON Ht: 6’2″  Wt: 183 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Boris Katchouk – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 10, 2016

Boris Katchouk 2015-16 Team: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (#12) Date of birth: June 18th, 1998 Place of birth: Vancouver, BC Ht: 6’1″  Wt: 181 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Travis Barron – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 10, 2016

Travis Barron 2015-16 Team: Ottawa 67’s (#19) Date of birth: August 17th, 1998 Place of birth: Brampton, ON Ht: 6’1″  Wt: 187 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible Twitter: @TBarron89…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects
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