Posts About "Yaroslav Askarov"

New Era of Goaltenders Will be Led by Yaroslav Askarov

September 3rd, 2019 There's a new wave of goaltenders about to hit the NHL. There may have never been a time in NHL history where there were this many elite goaltending prospects about to break into the league. With all of the talent coming up, one stands out, who looks to be the leader among them all: Yaroslav Askarov. Related: Who is the NHL’s Top...

Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada Dethroned By Russia Thanks To Goaltender

August 10th, 2019 Alexander Pashin kept his hot hand but Yaroslav Askarov was the real hero for Russia in dethroning Canada with a 3-2 victory in the gold-medal game of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Askarov was amazing in making 35 saves and Pashin scored twice — including what stood up as the winner — after previously netting a hat trick in the...

Hlinka Gretzky Cup: 5 Storylines For Scouts

August 4th, 2019 It’s time to put the scouting cap back on. The offseason is officially over — at least for prospect junkies and draft enthusiasts. The draft year starts in earnest Monday when the puck drops on the weeklong Hlinka Gretzky Cup in the Czech Republic, which will showcase many of the top talents for 2020. Many but not all since there...

2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: 9 Players to Watch

August 3rd, 2019 The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is one of the most important tournaments to watch each year for the NHL Entry Draft. The event kicks off a new season and gives a look at some of the top prospects each year. It is one of the premier under-18 hockey events in the world and ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft, it will give a glimpse of what to expect from...

World U-18 Championship Recap

April 30th, 2019 The World U-18 Championships have concluded, with Sweden triumphing over Russia to claim the gold medal. Annual contenders USA and Canada faced off in the bronze medal game, with both squads on the losing end of close hard-fought semifinal matchups. USA prevailed 5-2 over the Canadians to extend their medal streak to 15 consecutive...