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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

William Bitten – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 7, 2016

William (Will) Bitten 2015-16 Team: Flint Firebirds (#41) Date of birth: July 10th, 1998 Place of birth: Ottawa, ON Ht: 5’10”  Wt: 167 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Centre NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Prospect to Watch: Josh Leivo

Joseph Aleong | February 25, 2016

For all the fanfare a first round draft pick gets in the NHL, there have been many star players that went unheralded throughout their junior career, not attracting much attention…

Categories NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Prospect to Watch: Riley Barber

Joseph Aleong | February 16, 2016

For all the fanfare a first round draft pick gets in the NHL, there have been many star players that went unheralded throughout their junior career, not attracting much attention…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Hershey Bears, NHL Prospects

Prospect to Watch: Brandon Montour

Joseph Aleong | February 10, 2016

For all the fanfare a first round draft pick gets in the NHL, there have been many star players that went unheralded throughout their junior career, not attracting much attention…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL Prospects

Potential Offensive Defensemen in the 2016 NHL Draft

Joseph Aleong | December 26, 2015

The NHL seems to be moving, as a whole, in the direction of skill over size. While being big, strong, and defensively sound used to be an important characteristic for a…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Five Potential Power Forwards in the 2016 NHL Draft

Joseph Aleong | November 30, 2015

The NHL seems to be moving, as a whole, in the direction of skill over size. Players like Tyler Johnson, Johnny Gaudreau, and Brendan Gallagher are proving that if you…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Prospects Raising Their Draft Stock

Joseph Aleong | November 7, 2015

After the first full month of CHL play, there have been several players who have proven many doubters wrong and opened eyes with their inspired and productive play. Whether it…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Anaheim Ducks Next Ones – Top 10 Prospects

Joseph Aleong | October 4, 2015

Sensational Summer Prospect Happenings For a team with so much success in recent seasons, the Ducks actually have quite the collection of young players on their roster and solid prospects…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Ducks Prospects

St. Louis Blues Next Ones: Top 10 Prospects

Joseph Aleong | September 26, 2015

Sensational Summer Prospect Happenings Departure of Barrett Jackman – The Blues, overflowing with defensive prospects, made the decision to let their longest-tenured player and former Calder Trophy winner walk as…

Categories Blues Prospects, NHL Prospects

Tampa Bay Lightning 2015-2016 Season Preview

Joseph Aleong | September 26, 2015

Last year, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the unexpected powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference, leading the NHL in goals scored and finishing second in their division. On…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trending

World Cup of Hockey 2016: Names to Watch

Joseph Aleong | September 14, 2015

For the first time since after the 2004 season, the NHL is going to send its best players to the World Cup of Hockey. In September 2016, eight teams composed…

Categories International Hockey, Trending, World Cup

Trade Deadline Rentals: Who Wins?

Joseph Aleong | September 7, 2015

There is one date that spans across all four major North American sports and captures the attention of every sports fan: the trade deadline. Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, on…

Categories Commentary, Trades Contracts and Transactions
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