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Olympiques a Must-Watch Team in 2020-21

Josh Bell | July 8, 2020

The hockey world is anxiously waiting for any news about when the 2020-21 season might start for the various leagues around the world. For the QMJHL’s Gatineau Olympiques in particular,…

2020 QMJHL Draft Recap: Gatineau Clear Winners

The Hockey Writers | June 8, 2020

Well, folks, the 2020 QMJHL Draft is in the books. So, the winners were who? The Val-D’Or Foreurs for sure, but in a different way. They kicked off with a…

Going Back Home Not an Option for Abramov

Alessandro Seren Rosso | November 27, 2017

A talented player with plenty of potential, Vitaly Abramov had a busy first part of the season. First he was the subject of different rumors regarding the continuation of his…

Vitali Abramov – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 24, 2016

Vitali Abramov 2015-16 Team: Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) Date of birth: May 08th, 1998 Place of birth: Chelyabinsk, Russia Ht: 5’9″  Wt: 174 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible THW The Next…

Interview With 2016 Eligible Vitali Abramov

Alessandro Seren Rosso | January 10, 2016

In spite of the organization of the new Russian U18 team playing in the MHL this summer, many players decided to move overseas anyway. One of them was Vitali Abramov.…

Alexandre Carrier–The Next Ones: 2015 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ross Bonander | May 8, 2015

Alexandre Carrier THW Close-Up Date of birth: 8 October 1996 Place of birth: Quebec, QC Ht: 5’11”     Wt:  168 lbs Shoots: R Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: AlexCarrier55 THW The Next Ones Rankings (February):…

Yakov Trenin – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Alessandro Seren Rosso | February 28, 2015

Yakov Trenin THW Close-Up: Team: #32, Gatineau Olympiques Date of Birth: 01/13/1997 Place of Birth: Chelyabinsk, Russia Ht: 6’ 2″     Wt:  179 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 THW Ranking (The Next Ones; Chris’s List): 66 Mid-term…

Alexis Pepin – The Next Ones: NHL 2014 Draft Prospect Profile

THW Archives | June 4, 2014

Alexis Pepin THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 4/24/1996 Place of birth: Montreal, QC, CAN Ht: 6’2″     Wt: 238 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014 Twitter: @alexispepin26 THW The Next Ones Rankings (January 2014):…

Top 10 Best CHL Franchises for Imports

Margann Laurissa | April 18, 2012

Ever since the Canadian Hockey League has adopted its annual import draft, the talent pool of European players who have come over has been incredible.  Nearly 190 imports who have…

Claude Giroux: Philadelphia’s Mr. Clutch

Matt Nestor | March 29, 2012

The 2011-2012 season has seen Claude Giroux transform from an underrated dazzler into one of the NHL’s premier players. For Philadelphia’s most valuable player, the road to NHL stardom has…

Niagara’s Dougie Hamilton Plays Well In Return From Suspension

Tim Kolupanowich | February 12, 2012

Defenseman Dougie Hamilton returned to the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs Sunday night when they visited the Oshawa Generals following a 10-game suspension. The Boston Bruins prospect, drafted ninth overall…

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