Posts About "Michael DiPietro"
2019 World Juniors: Canada Fails to Medal, But Show Goes On
January 3rd, 2019 VANCOUVER — The critics will take aim at a lack of scoring, with consecutive 2-1 losses ending Canada’s tournament earlier than anticipated at the 2019 World Junior Championship. That and a power play that went ice cold, going 0-for-8 in those defeats — 0-for-3 against Finland in the quarterfinal after an 0-for-5 showing against...
The Top Ten NHL Goalie Prospects
December 31st, 2018 Goaltending can be a fickle thing. It is by far the toughest position in hockey to project long-term, not just because goalies tend to develop at a later age, but also because so much of it is a mental game. But just because it's difficult doesn't mean it's not worth trying. And so it's time again to rank the top NHL goalie...
Canucks Prospect Pipeline: Michael DiPietro
December 29th, 2018 (Originally published Nov. 23, 2018) The Vancouver Canucks picked up a gem in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft with the third round selection of Michael DiPietro. The 20-year-old is largely regarded as one of, if not the, best goalies in the OHL. In fact, he was last season. DiPietro has started the 2018-19 season very...
4 Canucks Prospects Competing at World Juniors
December 26th, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks are, miraculously, a single point out of the playoffs at just about the halfway point of the 2018-19 season, and while that's all good and fun, the real hope certainly still lies in the future. With young talent like Brock Boeser, Bo Horvat, Adam Gaudette, and of course the already formidable Elias...
Windsor Spitfires: Life in Post-Michael DiPietro Era
December 14th, 2018 Life goes by pretty quick. Just 10 days ago, the Windsor Spitfires were on the ice and goaltender Michael DiPietro was enjoying his home between the pipes. Now, the veteran goaltender is at the other end of the province and the Spitfires are firmly looking towards the future. It wasn't a secret that DiPietro’s time with the...
Windsor Spitfires' Blockbuster Trade: DiPietro Headed to 67's
December 5th, 2018 It’s never easy making a trade, but when it’s a kid like Michael DiPietro, it’s that much more difficult. After a year of anticipating, the Windsor Spitfires pulled the trigger on a deal on Monday night, sending their all-time top goaltender to the Ottawa 67's. In the trade, the Spitfires send DiPietro, their fourth-round pick...
