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Melissa Burgess

26-year-old Queen City native with passions for hockey, writing, and making a difference in the world.

AHL’s New-Look North Division Ready for Debut

Melissa Burgess | August 3, 2017

In many ways, the AHL’s North Division for the 2017-18 season is very different from the one that ended the 2016-17 season. A slew of new head and assistant coaches…

Categories AHL, Rochester Americans, Utica Comets

Possible Landing Spots for Will Butcher

Melissa Burgess | July 31, 2017

Will Butcher, a defenseman from the University of Denver, will reportedly become a free agent next month. Adrian Dater of BSNDenver reported the news, that was confirmed by Butcher’s agent,…

Categories Free Agents, NHL Prospects

Fan Guide to NHL Prospects Tournaments

Melissa Burgess | July 23, 2017

Most, if not all, NHL teams will put their prospects to the test in one of a number of tournaments in September. As of mid-July, 27 teams are slated to…

Categories NHL Prospects

Seven AHL Games to Watch This Season

Melissa Burgess | July 14, 2017

The American Hockey League opens its 82nd season on Friday, Oct. 6. Between then and mid-April, 30 teams will play a total of 1,116 games. This season will be an…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, Utica Comets

Erie Otters’ Kyle Pettit Ready for Next Level

Melissa Burgess | July 4, 2017

Erie Otters over-ager captain Kyle Pettit is ready to take the next step. After five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, Pettit will move on. Where will he play when…

Categories NHL Prospects, OHL

Kirill Maksimov – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Melissa Burgess | June 19, 2017

Kirill Maksimov 2016-17 Team: Niagara IceDogs / Saginaw Spirit Date of Birth: June 1, 1999 Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 192 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Right Wing NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Mitch Callahan a Champion Again

Melissa Burgess | June 15, 2017

As Grand Rapids Griffins forward Mitch Callahan raised the Calder Cup Tuesday night, it was a familiar feeling. For Callahan, being a champion isn’t exactly new. The 2017 Calder Cup victory marked…

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects, WHL

Which NHL Team Could Land Darren Raddysh?

Melissa Burgess | June 11, 2017

Darren Raddysh was recently named the Ontario Hockey League’s Defenseman of the Year; not a bad way to end a five-year junior career. The honor capped off a season where…

Categories NHL Prospects, OHL

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