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Anthony Beauvillier’s Time to Shine

John Cavanagh | October 13, 2017

Anthony Beauvillier was drafted by the New York Islanders with the 28th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Just two years later, Beauvillier is already in his second year…

Dennis Yan – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

THW Archives | April 19, 2015

Dennis Yan THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 4/14/1997 Place of birth: Portland, Oregon Ht: 6’1″     Wt: 187 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @dyanner97 THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not ranked…

3rd Time’s A Charm for JC Campagna

THW Archives | September 24, 2012

As the hockey pundits always say: “There is always next season.”  Those five words have become all too familiar for JC Campagna.  Having switched teams and leagues twice already, he…

A Year After His Tragic Death, Ian Jenkins Continues to Have A Purpose

THW Archives | June 1, 2012

Last week the London Knights fell to the Shawinigan Cataractes in the Memorial Cup Final.  It was painful for Joel Jenkins.  But not as painful as the loss he suffered…

Shawinigan Cataractes Win 2012 Memorial Cup

Margann Laurissa | May 30, 2012

Underdogs and longshots. Those are what the Shawinigan Cataractes were considered at the 2012 Memorial Cup, despite the fact that they were the host team.  The Cataractes had a month-long layoff…

Bob Hartley to be named the Montreal Canadiens’ next head coach

Fred Poulin | May 28, 2012

Now that the Mastercard Memorial Cup is over after the host team, the Shawinigan Cataractes, eliminated Dale Hunter’s London Knights 2-1 in overtime yesterday at Centre Bionest on Anton Zlobin’s…

The Over-Evaluation of Canadian Hockey

Thomas Strangward | May 25, 2012

[This article was originally published over at Calgary Puck] With the recent naming of Steve Spott, the head coach and general manager of the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers, as the head…

An In-Depth 2012 Memorial Cup Preview

David OConnor | May 15, 2012

The Memorial Cup is the most prized possession in Canadian major junior hockey. Presented each year to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, the Memorial Cup tournament is round…

Top 10 Best CHL Franchises for Imports

Margann Laurissa | April 18, 2012

Ever since the Canadian Hockey League has adopted its annual import draft, the talent pool of European players who have come over has been incredible.  Nearly 190 imports who have…

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…

Avs 2011 Draft Analysis

Mike Verminski | June 25, 2011

After a relatively quiet off-season things picked up for many of the NHL teams just before the draft got under way Friday night. The Philadelphia Flyers kicked things off with…

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