Minor League Report
Vogelhuber Paves the Way with Fundamentals
June 15th, 2016 Kids fall in love with hockey at different times and in different places. For Trent Vogelhuber the love of hockey was ignited at the Kent State Arena when he was two-years-old. Yes, you read that right. Trent Vogelhuber was two-years-old when his parents realized their...
The Superior Player Development Team Resides in Windsor
May 12th, 2016 Last month, I examined Central Scouting's (CSS) rankings for North American skaters with a focus on the OHL’s London Knights and Windsor Spitfires. The analysis revealed that according to CSS, one out of seven London Knights players ranked made improvement between the...
Farm Report: Canucks AHL Group Begins Calder Cup Playoffs
April 22nd, 2016 The Vancouver Canucks' season was over long before it was over, but their farm team still has plenty to play for. The 2015 Eastern Conference champion Utica Comets (38-26-12) begin their Calder Cup quest tonight against the Albany Devils (46-20-10) in the best-of-five...
Orillia High School Produces Top Talent to OHL Draft
April 11th, 2016 The day after the OHL Draft is always a day filled with excitement. For many, it’s the first day of new beginnings and it’s 24 hours after letting the great news sink in. The reality is, 301 more players are one step closer to achieving their dreams of playing in the...
OHL Cup: Slow Start Sparks a Weiss Debut
March 19th, 2016 It’s day five of the 2016 OHL Cup hockey showcase tournament today and the Toronto Red Wings (ranked second place in the Subban Division) played the Don Mills Flyers (ranked first place in the Shanahan Division) at 10am this morning. Here's what happened... No Forecheck...
OHL Cup: Barrie Jr. Colts Win in Overtime
March 18th, 2016 Today is the fourth day of the 2016 OHL Cup showcase tournament, a hockey tournament filled with 15 and 16-year-old boys from the 20 top Minor Midget AAA teams in Ontario and the U.S. At 11:30 a.m. this morning, the Barrie Jr. Colts faced off against the Elite Hockey Group...
Michael McCarron: Canadiens Prospect Analysis
February 4th, 2016 Prospect Bio: Michael McCarron is a 20-year-old forward who was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The 25th overall pick was selected due to his imposing size, and offensive ability. Though McCarron didn't produce like many of the other first...
Two Nights in January: A Visit to NAHL Junior Hockey
January 29th, 2016 The paths to the National Hockey League are widespread. Players not only come from all corners of the globe but take different steps to chase their dream of playing in the premier league in the world. For North American born players their are three main entryways. A...
Charles Hudon: Canadiens Prospect Analysis
January 24th, 2016 Prospect Bio: Charles Hudon was a great find for the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The Quebec native had a very successful junior career playing in the QMJHL, before being drafted by the Canadiens. At 5'10, Hudon wasn't necessarily...
AHL Alignment Announced For 2015-16
May 13th, 2015 Everything old is new again in the American Hockey League. A league which has seen more recent shakeup than the inside of a NutriBullet. For the first time since the conclusion of the 2010-11 season, the AHL Board of Governors has approved a new divisional alignment for the...
Being a True Hockey Parent
April 2nd, 2015 Think about the years you spent in minor hockey. And if you never had the privilege of playing hockey as a child, picture an ordinary kid with a love for the game. The passion, desire and reward that child possesses is only made possible by Mom and Dad. While the...
Getting Up to Speed: Columbus's 2014 Draft Picks
February 2nd, 2015 So, where are they now? It has been about seven months since seven young prospects were selected by the Blue Jackets during last year’s entry draft. The class represents three different nations and its players skate at five different positions. Unlike the NBA and NFL,...
The Prince: Why Adrian Kempe Is a Keeper
September 12th, 2014 With training camps looming ahead in the distance, like land to a sailor, fans and media gobble up everything that signals the start of hockey. While most clubs are contemplating who will represent their team, the Los Angeles Kings are in a pretty unique spot. With most of...
