WHL Playoff Preview: Intriguing East, Predictable West Larry Fisher | March 23, 2015 With about 10 games to go in the NHL regular season, the WHL playoffs are already upon us. From the drop of the puck back in September, the WHL standings…
Q & A With Top Prospect Connor McDavid – Part 1 Mark Scheig | March 18, 2015 A couple of weeks back, after an Erie Otters victory, I can remember leaving the locker room area to head back up to the press box. The sight that I…
Flint Tropics Would Have Made Mockery of New OHL Team Tom Mitsos | March 16, 2015 The long-awaited mascot, logo and jersey designs finally have been unveiled for the new OHL team moving to Flint, Michigan, next season. We are the Flint Firebirds! pic.twitter.com/gXvyUbZuOM — Flint…
Q & A With Top Prospect Dylan Strome – Part 1 Mark Scheig | March 13, 2015 Connor McDavid is not the only Erie Otter making major headlines this season. Dylan Strome has certainly made a name for himself as well. He along with McDavid have helped…
Just When You Think McDavid Can’t Do More Mark Scheig | February 26, 2015 On Wednesday night, Connor McDavid did several things that he has never done in his 156 game OHL career. Among his latest accomplishments, he got both his 1st hat trick…
OHL Scoring Title: Marner, Strome…and McDavid? Mark Scheig | February 19, 2015 When the news broke that Connor McDavid broke his hand in a fight, the main concern at the time was making sure he got healthy as quickly as possible. Any…
WHL Roundup: Best of the West Poll is Back Larry Fisher | February 18, 2015 It is one of the most anticipated lists of the hockey season — at least within WHL circles. After taking a one-year hiatus, the Best of the West poll returned…
The 20 Best Jerseys You’ve Never Seen Bill Schoeninger | January 26, 2015 In the NHL, teams are forced to work exclusively with Reebok in designing and manufacturing their jerseys. Most teams do not vary their jersey design with any great frequency. Some…
When Fans Lose Hold of Reality Nicco Cardarelli | January 21, 2015 If you’ve ever cheered a goal, you’re a fan. If you’ve ever booed the opposition, you’re a fan. If you’ve ever lined up at midnight so you could buy the…
CHL Top Prospects Game Promises To Be Can’t-Miss Showcase Larry Fisher | January 20, 2015 There is more than one showcase this week, and the better of the two will almost certainly be the CHL Top Prospects Game. Not the NHL All-Star Game in Columbus,…
WHL’s Rockets Reminiscent of 2009 Champs Larry Fisher | January 14, 2015 The year was 2009. Jamie Benn and Tyler Myers had just returned from helping Canada capture its fifth straight gold medal at the World Junior Championship. The Calgary Flames, in…
OHL Trade Deadline: Flurry of Action as Contenders Stock Up Carl Maloney | January 12, 2015 With the excitement of the World Junior Championships and the thrilling Canadian win in the rearview mirror, it’s back to business for the rest of junior hockey in the country.…