CHL
Addison Makes Case for Team Canada at Summer Showcase
August 8th, 2018 Tim Hunter and Team Canada are going to have some difficult decisions on defence when it comes time to finalize the World Junior roster at selection camp in December. The easy decisions are Noah Dobson and Evan Bouchard — taken 12th and 10th overall, respectively, in...
5 Oilers Prospects To Watch in 2018-19
August 7th, 2018 We continue our summer prospect coverage by looking at some of the Edmonton Oilers prospects that could be in for big years and improve their stock within the organization. If you haven't read the recent Top-10 or Top-20 pieces written at THW you can do so within the...
Studnicka Steps Up for Canada at Summer Showcase
August 7th, 2018 Jack Studnicka made a name for himself at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Overshadowed and unheralded heading into the exhibition tournament — that also featured the United States, Sweden and Finland — Studnicka emerged as a standout for Canada as the week...
WHL’s Bumper Crop Leads Canada into Hlinka Gretzky Cup
August 3rd, 2018 Bruce Hamilton had a big hand in Canada winning gold at last year’s Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament. He handpicked that team as part of Hockey Canada’s management group, overseeing his selections excel en route to defeating the host Czech Republic 4-1 in the...
Canada Roster for Hlinka Gretzky Cup a Little WHL-Heavy
August 2nd, 2018 Team Canada has historically been a dominant force in the annual under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. The event has been transformed into the Hlinka Gretzky Cup beginning this year as part of a partnership that will bring the tournament to Canadian ice in 2018, 2020...
Erie Otters' Summer Checkup
July 29th, 2018 The Erie Otters have been busy this summer. In case you've been busy or been spending your summer in the pool, we will get you caught up on all things Otters as we approach the home stretch of the offseason. Jamie Drysdale at the U-17 Development Camp Fourth-overall pick...
Who Should Captain the 2018-19 Spitfires?
July 24th, 2018 With just over a month until the Windsor Spitfires open their 2018-19 training camp, there are some questions that need to be answered, including the captaincy and leadership group. Earlier, we talked about what the crease might look like with the addition of Finnish...
WHL Coaching Carosel Revs Up
July 18th, 2018 In the summer of 2017, there was a lot of upheaval in the hockey world. The arrival of the Vegas Golden Knights, combined with a few disappointing performances among the other 30 National Hockey League clubs, led to a lot of turnover in coaching staffs and new faces being...
USHL & OHL Making Lasting Mark on Red Wings
July 8th, 2018 Underrated and often overlooked until the draft, leagues like the USHL and OHL are enormous contributors to the growth of hockey. Much like other sports, the farm teams and junior leagues are never even a thought to the general public until a superstar emerges at the...
CHL Import Draft Complicates Spitfires' Crease?
July 1st, 2018 The 2018 CHL Import Draft wrapped up on Thursday morning, and the goaltending picture for the Windsor Spitfires just got a bit more complicated. Spitfires general manager Warren Rychel had the 30th overall selection (all CHL teams are involved), and rumours were...
Spitfires Trio Takes Next Step at NHL Draft
June 26th, 2018 While the calendar says it's officially summer, hockey is still on the minds of three Windsor Spitfires. The 2018 NHL Draft has wrapped up in Dallas, and two Spitfires heard their name called during the seven-round event. A third Spitfire also got some great news after the...Spitfires' Notebook: Hiring, Signing, & Schedule Breakdown
June 19th, 2018 The OHL’s summer break isn’t three weeks old, but teams and fans are already looking ahead to September. Last week, the OHL released the 2018-19 regular-season schedule, and it gives the teams, and fans, a chance to plan out their season. For the Windsor Spitfires,...
Oilers 2017 Draft Picks Revisited
June 12th, 2018 The upcoming 2018 NHL Draft comes at a pivotal point in the Edmonton Oilers current trajectory. The club has now missed the playoffs in two of the first three seasons of Connor McDavid's career and will look to right that wrong in 2018-19. With this year's draft, the Oilers...
