Canucks’ News and Rumors: NHL Draft, Soderstrom, DiPietro & Kielly The Old Prof | April 16, 2019 While the hockey world is watching some crazy first-round action in the Stanley Cup playoffs (who would have thought the wild-card Columbus Blue Jackets would be up 3-0 on the…
Tape2Tape: Canucks’ Michael DiPietro and Overcoming Controversy Andrew Forbes | February 20, 2019 It was a little over a week ago, on Feb. 11, 19-year-old Michael DiPietro made his NHL debut for the Vancouver Canucks against the San Jose Sharks. A third-round pick…
NHL News & Notes: Koivu, Demko & More Brandon Share-Cohen | February 7, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Mikko Koivu will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, Thatcher Demko is set to miss approximately 10 days with a slight…
2019 World Juniors: Canada Fails to Medal, But Show Goes On Larry Fisher | January 3, 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…
Canucks Prospect Pipeline: Michael DiPietro Matt Lawson | December 29, 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…
4 Canucks Prospects Competing at World Juniors Nathan Kanter | December 26, 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…
Windsor Spitfires: Life in Post-Michael DiPietro Era Dave Jewell | December 14, 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…
Windsor Spitfires’ Blockbuster Trade: DiPietro Headed to 67’s Dave Jewell | December 5, 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…
Who Could Win Michael DiPietro Sweepstakes? Dave Jewell | December 1, 2018 With a month-and-a-half to go before the OHL trade deadline (usually around Jan. 10), there’s one topic that needs to be addressed. It’s not comfortable for anyone, but it’s one…
Windsor Spitfires 3 Stars for October Dave Jewell | November 1, 2018 When it’s early in the OHL season, finding consistency can be an issue. The Windsor Spitfires have been back-and-forth throughout October but, despite their struggles, there have been bright spots.…
Windsor Spitfires’ Notebook: U17, Canada-Russia, Veteran Leaves Dave Jewell | October 19, 2018 As the Windsor Spitfires prepare for their weekend games, they’re also busy with action off the ice. Three members of the Spitfires have been named to CHL events while a…
Windsor Spitfires 2018-19 Season Preview Dave Jewell | September 20, 2018 It’s the second last week of September; the lights at the WFCU Centre have been turned on, jerseys are hung in their stalls and the nets have been removed from…
