Posts About "Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament"

No NHL Draft Guarantees for Canada's Hlinka Hopefuls

July 30th, 2017 For players dreaming of being selected in the annual National Hockey League entry draft, the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament is a big deal. Held annually since 1991, the Hlinka Tournament is the first major event of the draft cycle – pitting the top under-18 players from eight countries against each other in a rare best-on-best event....

Ryan Poehling's Journey to the NHL Draft

June 22nd, 2017 It's not every day that you see three brothers play on the same hockey team. For some kids that grow up playing hockey, the thought of playing competitively with an older brother let alone two is only a dream, but for 2017 NHL Draft prospect Ryan Poehling, that dream has been a reality. The Poehling Brothers Ryan and his older twin...

Hlinka Coming to Canada, Edler Out & More News

November 28th, 2016 A morning chock full of news out of South Florida buried a big announcement in junior hockey. The prestigious Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup will begin to be...

Scouting the Ivan Hlinka Memorial

August 17th, 2016 The Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is held annually and gives scouts the first sightings of the season in a competitive tournament for U18 players. It is the first time scouts have a glance at many prospects, which are eligible for the upcoming draft and therefore the stands are usually filled with scouts...

Canada Sets West-Heavy Roster For Ivan Hlinka Tournament

August 5th, 2015 Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the 2015 edition of the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. The country's entry to the annual under-18 hockey showcase is heavy on two things: left-handed shots and Western Hockey League players. Here are the 22 players headed to Europe, courtesy of Hockey Canada's site: G Carter Hart -...

Ryan Murray: The Next Scott Niedermayer?

October 8th, 2011 Ryan Murray is without question the top defenseman currently available for selection in the 2012 NHL Draft. This impact player from the Everett Silvertips of the WHL tallied 27 points in 52 games as a rookie in the WHL, and averaged 30-35 minutes of playing time a game. Murray was the team captain for Canada in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial...