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OHL 2012-13 Season Preview Part 2

Margann Laurissa | August 29, 2012

This is Part 2 of a 4 Part Series. Part 1: Barrie Colts, Belleville Bulls, Brampton Battalion, Erie Otters & Guelph Storm Part 2: Kingston Frontenacs, Kitchener Rangers, London Knights,…

Categories CHL, OHL, Previews and Predictions

Dougie Hamilton: Future Norris Trophy Winner?

David OConnor | May 28, 2012

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout the world of hockey all remember the famous Phil Kessel trade that went down between the Boston Bruins and the Leafs in September…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL

Mark Visentin Stops Shots, Banks Own for IceDogs in Game 3

Margann Laurissa | April 25, 2012

The OHL’s Eastern Conference finals, which is being contested between the Niagara IceDogs and the Ottawa 67’s, have had everything a playoff series between two high-calibre teams should have.  There…

Categories CHL, National Juniors, NHL News, NHL Prospects, OHL

Top 10 CHL Contenders for the 2012 Mastercard Memorial Cup

Carl Maloney | March 23, 2012

While most of the hockey world is focused on the NHL playoff races and the daily changes within each conference, there is more than just the pro game to excite hockey fans.  This…

Categories CHL, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, OHL, Previews and Predictions, QMJHL, Top 10 Lists, WHL

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…

Categories CHL, OHL

Breaking Down Canada’s World Junior Roster

David OConnor | December 16, 2011

Canada’s World Junior Roster, not as many easy choices as in years past.

Categories CHL, College Hockey, International Hockey, NHL Prospects, OHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

OHL Week 9 Preview

Andrew Sykes | November 16, 2011

Games to Watch: Thursday, Nov. 17 Mississauga at Niagara: While it hasn’t been the dream season that many expected it would be coming into the year, Niagara is starting to play…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL

OHL Week 7 Preview

Andrew Sykes | November 2, 2011

Games to Watch: Thursday, Nov. 3 Mississauga at Brampton: The top two teams in the Central division square off for the second time this season in what should be a hotly…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL

OHL Monthly Awards: October

Andrew Sykes | November 1, 2011

Halloween has come and gone, the costumes are put away and the calendar now reads November. With a month of OHL hockey now in the books, I’d like to look…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL

Head shots not only an issue in the NHL…

Jeff Blay | March 18, 2011

Several suspensions have been levied in the National Hockey League following the recent General Managers meeting held in Boca Raton, Fla. Dany Heatley of the San Jose Sharks was suspended…

Categories Boston Bruins, National Juniors, San Jose Sharks

Ex-Leaf Mike Van Ryn Finds New Path In Coaching

Jeff Blay | January 18, 2011

By Jeff Blay. After battling with a nagging knee injury, former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn decided to retire from the NHL and transition into coaching the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs.

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