Melissa Burgess
@http://www.twitter.com/@_MelissaBurgess
26-year-old Queen City native with passions for hockey, writing, and making a difference in the world.
Author's Posts
Possible Landing Spots for Will Butcher
July 31st, 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, Brian Bartlett. Butcher was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 2013 and won the Hobey Baker Award this year. After four years at university, he...
Fan Guide to NHL Prospects Tournaments
July 23rd, 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 participate in a prospects tournament. There is no information regarding plans for the New York Islanders or Philadelphia Flyers. In addition, LA Kings Insider reported in April that...
Seven AHL Games to Watch This Season
July 14th, 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 interesting one in the AHL. Several teams have relocated. The Laval Rocket join the league after moving from St. John's as the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. The...
Erie Otters' Kyle Pettit Ready for Next Level
July 4th, 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 October hits isn't certain yet, but a recent invitation to an NHL development camp with the New York Rangers may provide a hint. Pettit Drafted by Canucks in...
Kirill Maksimov - 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
June 19th, 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 Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 66th among North American skaters THW (Pike's...
Mitch Callahan a Champion Again
June 15th, 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 his third championship in nine years. Callahan, 25, has spent six seasons in Grand Rapids, winning two Calder Cups as an American Hockey...
