Posts About "Guelph Storm"
Isaac Ratcliffe Surging With the Storm
March 6th, 2018 It has been a treat to watch Isaac Ratcliffe play this season. He has had ups and downs but ultimately has played well for a middle-of-the-pack team. He has even gone as far as showing pure dominance in some games and taken the team on his shoulders. Not very often do you get to see a 19-year-old that is 6-foot-6 and 200 pounds skate...
Evaluating Ryan Merkley's Draft Stock
February 20th, 2018 Mississauga-born Ryan Merkley has been an interesting player to watch throughout his short career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He captained the Greater Toronto Hockey League's (GTHL) Toronto Jr. Canadiens the year prior to being selected in the OHL draft. That season, he was named GTHL Player of the Year as a defenseman. It's an...
Dmitri Samorukov Discusses WJC & Oilers
January 19th, 2018 Dmitri Samorukov has been one of the best players for his team in a disappointing WJC for Team Russia. The Edmonton Oilers prospect scored only one point but looked solid throughout the tournament. In this translated interview, originally appearing on the Russian website allhockey.ru, Dmitri Samorukov talked about his WJC experience, his...
Revisiting Rychel Spitfires/Storm Trade
June 30th, 2017 Trades are never an easy part of the OHL. Trading away your own family is that much more difficult. For Windsor Spitfires general manager Warren Rychel, it was a necessary evil. In December 2013, the Spitfires were a team looking for an identity. They had the tools to compete but were a middle-of-the-pack team in a historically strong...
Top 3 Goalies in Guelph Storm History
May 1st, 2017 The City of Guelph has a rich history of hockey dating back to the 1930s with the Guelph Maple Leafs. Since 1991, though, the Storm franchise has made its mark on the OHL, churning out some top talents and some incredible goaltenders. We finish off our Top 3 OHL Goaltenders series with a look at the kings of the Guelph Storm crease...
Dmitri Samorukov Gearing up for the Draft
February 21st, 2017 After representing Team Russia at the 2016 U18 WJC, defenseman Dmitri Samorukov moved to the OHL. He was drafted by the Guelph Storm in the CHL Import Draft and will be eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft. In this exclusive interview, the Russian defenseman talks about his first steps in hockey, his move overseas, and NHL...
OHL Predictions for the 2016-2017 Season
September 10th, 2016 The Ontario Hockey League is a cyclical hockey league, meaning teams are generally in either a rebuilding, development or contending stage. Often teams follow this cycle to a tee, hitting each stage in chronological order year after year. Others are obvious exceptions to this -- we're looking at you London Knights. With that in mind,...
Robby Fabbri Closes in on Roster Spot
October 1st, 2014 The St. Louis Blues are quickly closing in on their final roster for the 2014-15 NHL season, but the coaching staff's toughest decisions still lie ahead. One of the biggest names coming out of camp this year is Robby Fabbri, the Blues 1st round (21st overall) pick from the 2014 NHL Entry Draft has been making waves with his amazing...
Robby Fabbri Was the "Best Player Available" for St. Louis Blues
June 28th, 2014 With all of the talk of center Jason Spezza coming to St. Louis and the Blues doing a sign-and-trade of forward Patrik Berglund, some forgot that the Blues had a very important pick to make in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The Blues’ only selection in the first round came at No. 21, where they selected Robby Fabbri from...
Robby Fabbri – The Next Ones: NHL 2014 Draft Prospect Profile
May 26th, 2014 Robby Fabbri THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 1/22/1996 Place of birth: Mississauga, ON, CAN Ht: 5'10" Wt: 165 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014 Twitter: @RFabbri9 THW The Next Ones Rankings (January 2014): 15 Other Rankings: THW War Room Rankings (April): 29 Future...
NHL Draft War Room: Robby Fabbri
March 18th, 2014 Robby Fabbri THW's NHL Draft War Room Rankings (E-Mac): #24 (Feb 2014) THW's NHL Draft Rankings - The Next Ones Edition (aka Chris's List): #15 (March 2014) Hashtag: #MrForecheck Nickname: Fabbs Team: #9, Guelph, OHL Position: Centre Shoots: Left Height: 5’10 Weight: 166 lb. Born: Mississauga, ON,...
Jason Dickinson – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile
April 21st, 2013 While not quite the cream of the crop in terms of OHL powerhouses, the Guelph Storm currently boast a wealth of talent that may one day filter up to the NHL. With the likes of Garrett Sparks, Tanner Richard, Brock McGinn & Andre Pedan having already joined up with their respective AHL squads, and with Hunter Garlent, Tyler Bertuzzi & Ben...
Was Matthew Finn The Steal Of The 2012 NHL Entry Draft?
November 3rd, 2012 Heading into the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Guelph Stotm defenseman Matthew Finn was ranked 13th overall by the International scouting Service, while The Hockey News had Finn ranked 18th overall in their annual Draft Preview issue. Listed at 6’0” and 195 pounds, Finn was the Storm’s go-to defenseman, playing an integral role in...
