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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

August 3, 2017 by Melissa Burgess

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 …

Read moreAHL’s New-Look North Division Ready for Debut

Categories AHL, Rochester Americans, Utica Comets Tags Kurt Kleinendorst, Sylvain Lefebvre, Trent Cull

Possible Landing Spots for Will Butcher

July 31, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
Will Butcher

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, …

Read morePossible Landing Spots for Will Butcher

Categories Free Agents, Prospects Tags 2017 NHL Free Agency, Free Agency, Will Butcher

Fan Guide to NHL Prospects Tournaments

July 23, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
Nico Hischier, New Jersey Devils, NHL

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 …

Read moreFan Guide to NHL Prospects Tournaments

Categories Prospects Tags Prospects Challenge, Top Story, Traverse City Prospect Tournament

Seven AHL Games to Watch This Season

July 14, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
John McCarthy and Kalle Kossila prepare for a faceoff in Game 2

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 …

Read moreSeven AHL Games to Watch This Season

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, Utica Comets Tags Outdoor Hockey

Erie Otters’ Kyle Pettit Ready for Next Level

July 4, 2017 by Melissa Burgess

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 …

Read moreErie Otters’ Kyle Pettit Ready for Next Level

Categories OHL, Prospects Tags Erie Otters, Top Story

Kirill Maksimov – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

June 21, 2017June 19, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
Kirill Maksimov, Saginaw Spirit, Niagara Icedogs, OHL

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 …

Read moreKirill Maksimov – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags 2017 NHL Draft, Kirill Maksimov, Niagara IceDogs

Mitch Callahan a Champion Again

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
Mitch Callahan

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 …

Read moreMitch Callahan a Champion Again

Categories Grand Rapids Griffins, Red Wings Prospects, WHL Tags Kelowna Rockets, Mitch Callahan

Which NHL Team Could Land Darren Raddysh?

June 11, 2017 by Melissa Burgess
Darren Raddysh, OHL, Erie Otters

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 …

Read moreWhich NHL Team Could Land Darren Raddysh?

Categories OHL, Prospects Tags Darren Raddysh, Erie Otters

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