Aaron Ekblad: Barrie’s “Exceptional” Talent David OConnor | November 8, 2011 Aaron Ekblad became the first defenseman ever granted “exceptional player” status in CHL history last spring. Currently a defenseman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Ekblad is…
Pittsburgh Penguins November Minor-League Update Mike Colligan | November 7, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a strong start despite dealing with a number of big injuries once again this season. They’ve compiled a 9-3-3 record and sit atop the…
The OHL Rundown – November 7th Brendan Ross | November 7, 2011 OHL HONOURS TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER The OHL announced earlier in the week that Nail Yakupov (Sarnia Sting), Dougie Hamilton (Niagara Ice Dogs), Artur Gavrus (Owen Sound…
Nick Ebert: America’s Top NHL Draft Prospect David OConnor | November 4, 2011 Originally from Livingston, New Jersey, Nick Ebert has taken his game to a whole new level in the last few years. Ebert was playing in the USHL with the Waterloo…
QMJHL hands out 15-game suspension for Lessard’s knee-on-knee on Nick Sorensen THW Archives | November 4, 2011 Follow Shawn Reznik on Twitter. Nick Sorensen had high hopes this season of making a splash in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The 2013 draft eligible right winger hopped…
How Could Toronto Junior Hockey Have Attendance Troubles? Brent Lemon | November 2, 2011 When it comes to spectator sports, Toronto might just be Canada’s first post-hockey town. The Maple Leafs have an absurd 20-year waiting list for season tickets, and they are the…
OHL Week 7 Preview Andrew Sykes | November 2, 2011 Games to Watch: Thursday, Nov. 3 Mississauga at Brampton: The top two teams in the Central division square off for the second time this season in what should be a hotly…
The Age Old Question: CHL vs. NCAA? THW Archives | November 1, 2011 Follow Shawn Reznik on Twitter. It has been debated ad nauseum. Which developmental program is best ? CHL or NCAA? The argument has been conducted many times prior to me…
OHL Monthly Awards: October Andrew Sykes | November 1, 2011 Halloween has come and gone, the costumes are put away and the calendar now reads November. With a month of OHL hockey now in the books, I’d like to look…
Coach Glen Gulutzan the secret to early Stars success Derek Neumeier | October 31, 2011 It’s the end of October, and the Dallas Stars and their 8-3 record are currently tied with the Edmonton Oilers for 1st place in the Western Conference, 2nd overall in…
The OHL Rundown – October 31st Brendan Ross | October 31, 2011 HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL THE OHL FANS OUT THERE! ATTACK OWNERS HAND OUT CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS The Owen Sound Attack received their long-awaited championship rings in a private ceremony where 56 silver…
Team Canada World Junior Stock-Watch: October Andrew Sykes | October 28, 2011 The completion of a month of CHL action means that we are getting closer to one of the marquee events of the sports calendar (in Canada anyways); the World Junior…