Brett Connolly - Rising Titan

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Whether the game be played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, or at the Ice Sports Palace Sibir in Russia, many young and talented hockey players looking to enter North American professional hockey acknowledge the pressure that hangs on their draft year. The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was no exception, as many players from all over the world came together in Los Angeles just after taking p...

2010 NHL Draft Recap

Wednesday, 30 June 2010

  Few things in sports are as unpredictable as the entry draft, especially in the National Hockey League. Each year, there are “can’t miss” prospects that sometimes do miss. For every Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, there is a Patrik Stefan and Alexandre Daigle. For those familiar with this year’s draft, two prospects stood above the others, Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin. As mos...

  Danick Gauthier is a late 1991 birth year player from Repentigny Quebec. Gauthier had a very solid season for the Sea Dogs en route to the NH... more...

Mike MacDonald is a forward who recently completed his first season with the London Knights of the OHL. A speedy player, MacDonald exploded with mo... more...

Derek Forbort is a highly ranked defenseman for the upcoming draft. He recently completed a season with the US Development team, capping it off wit... more...

  Jordan Weal, a forward for the Regina Pats, recently completed a great season with over 100 points and proving himself to be one of the premi... more...

Windsor Spitfires defenceman Cam Fowler has had a banner year.  He was on the Gold Medal winning U.S. Team at the World Juniors and is 8-0 wit... more...

Windsor Spitfires LW Taylor Hall has had quite a season.  He tied for the OHL Scoring Title and his club is trying defend their Memo... more...

Peterboro Petes C Ryan Spooner had a strong season that was abbreviated by a broken collarbone, but still played well and posted 19 goals and 54 po... more...

  Peterboro Petes F Austin Watson has experienced the highs and lows in his young career already.  From winning the Memorial Cup with... more...

Bill Arnold, a Massachusetts-born forward, joined the US National program this season after playing prep hockey in 2008-2009. He has elevated his g... more...

  Penticton Vees F Beau Bennett had a banner season, tying for the BCHL Scoring title with 41 goals and 120 points in 56 games in his rookie ye... more...

 Charlie Coyle is a power forward currently playing in the Eastern Junior Hockey League and previously for Thayer Academy.  The Weymouth, M... more...

 After the departure of Matt Duchene, Evgeny Grachev and with Cody Hodgson missing a huge chunk of the season do to injury, Sam Carrick has emer... more...

London Knights forward Jared Knight has had a solid season, notching 34 goals and 55 points in 60 games to date.  After dealing with having Di... more...

Brandon Gormley, a defenseman for the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL, is in his second season after being drafted first overall. He is a smooth skat... more...

Every year the CHL Import Draft brings a handful of talented European skaters hoping to debut their skills in North America and get one step clos... more...

Guillaume Asselin is a 2nd year player with the Montreal Juniors and is a 5'10.5"190 lb LW who is ranked 191 by NHL Central Scouting. Ass... more...

  Photo: GDS Photos Montreal Juniors C Louis Marc Aubry has been playing very well in his second season in the QMJHL, notching 11 goals a... more...

  Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images. Kitchener Ranger forward and 2010 draft eligible Jeff Skinner is scoring goals at an elite pace in the OHL ... more...

  Owen Sound Attack C Steven Shipley has had a very successful season, clipping along at close to a point per game and has taken on a... more...

Owen Sound Attack D Geoffrey Schemitsch has come out of nowhere to be one of the top young players in the OHL.  Undrafted in the OHL Draft, Sc... more...

  Drafted first overall in the 2007 Bantam Draft, Quinton Howden had a lot of attention directed his way and it’s coming back; not because of w... more...

  Moose Jaw defenseman Dylan McIlrath has shot up the draft rankings this season highlighted by an appearance and fight in the CHL top prospect... more...

  Taking his play to the next level is nothing new for Medicine Hat’s Emerson Etem, a top prospect for the upcoming 2010 NHL Entry Draft. ... more...

Colin Campbell is currently ranked #153 by NHL Central Scouting and is a star winger and captain of the Vaughan Vipers of the OJHL.&... more...

Mark Pysyk, a defenseman playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL, is widely considered the second best WHL prospect and one of the top prospe... more...

Kingston Frontenacs defenceman Erik Gudbranson is a highly skilled, physical, strong skating D man with a huge upside and models his game after Cal... more...

Center Taylor Carnevale has exploded on to the OHL scoring scene this season and is now drawing the attention of scouts with his two-way game.... more...

If numbers and accolades don’t lie, Dan Ringwald’s phone should probably be ringing off the hook with NHL suitors. As a defenseman at RIT, he ... more...

Pheasants Welcome State Amateur Tournament to Sioux Falls Stadium

Saturday, 31 July 2010

July 31, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls, SD-The Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants organization is pleased to welcome the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament to Sioux Falls Stadium August 4-15. The tournament kicks off this Wednesday, August 4th with the Old Timers game. Batting practice will begin at noon with the game itself starting at 1:30 PM. Batting practice and the game is free... continue...

Louis Leblanc Joins Montreal Juniors

Saturday, 31 July 2010

July 31, 2010 - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Montreal Juniors Montreal, July 30th 2010 - The Montreal Juniors Hockey Club is proud to announce Louis Leblanc's arrival to the line up for the upcoming 2010-2011 season.As the 18th overall selection of the Montreal Canadiens at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Louis Leblanc is also the first Quebec-born player chosen by the Habs in the first round since Eric Chouinard of the Quebec ... continue...

USHL Fall Classic Schedule Announced

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls, SD-The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced Friday afternoon the game schedule for the 2010 USHL Fall Classic. For the fourth consecutive season, the Sioux City Musketeers will host the event, which takes place September 22-25 at both the Tyson Events Center and the IBP Ice Center in Sioux City.The preseason event, which has become the most hi... continue...

Omaha Lancers Release 2010-2011 Regular Season Schedule

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Omaha Lancers OMAHA, NE - The Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) are pleased to announce their regular season schedule for the 2010-2011 season. Celebrating their 25th anniversary season, the Lancers begin the 60-game campaign on Friday, October 1st against the expansion Dubuque Fighting Saints at 7:05 PM at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Omaha's regular season final... continue...

Schedule Set for 2010 USHL Fall Classic

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Chicago, IL - The United States Hockey League announced today the game schedule for the 2010 USHL Fall Classic. For the fourth consecutive season, the Sioux City Musketeers will host the event, which takes place September 22-25 at both the Tyson Events Center Gateway Arena and the IBP Ice Center in Sioux City, Iowa.Presenting sponsor of the USHL Fall Classic is CCM, as part of a new ... continue...

St. Croix Set For U-18 Camp

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL) Edmonton Oil Kings Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings' leading scorer from last season is hoping his success in the Western Hockey League translates to a spot on Canada's national under-18 team.Michael St. Croix is one of 41 U-18 players from across the country invited to participate in Hockey Canada's selection camp, which runs Saturday through Tuesday at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena... continue...

Blazers Acquire JT Barnett from Giants

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL) Kamloops Blazers Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers General Manager, Craig Bonner, announced today that the hockey club has acquired 1992 born forward JT Barnett from the Vancouver Giants in exchange for a 2nd round pick in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft.The 6'1" 195lb forward has played the past two seasons with the Giants. The Scottsdale, AZ native played in 71 games last season and scored 21 ... continue...

Keith Paulsen Named New Assistant Coach

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Sioux City Musketeers The Sioux City Musketeers announced today the hiring of Keith Paulsen as assistant coach. Keith Paulsen joins the Musketeer staff after most recently serving as a scout for the 2009-10 season."We are excited to have Keith Paulsen onboard to complete our Musketeer coaching staff," Musketeer head coach Luke Strand said. "Keith is a tireless worker and a passionate... continue...

Americans Select Ewanchuk as New Athletic Therapist

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL) Tri-City Americans KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the club has selected Darcy Ewanchuk to serve as their new athletic therapist for the upcoming 2010-11 season.Out of the League for the past two seasons, Ewanchuk is an 11-year veteran of the Western Hockey League. Prior to his hiatus, Ewanchuk spent the 2007-08 season as the Athleti... continue...

Spitfires Tayor Hall, Ryan Ellis and Zack Kassian Invited to Canada's National J

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Windsor Spitfires CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced Friday final details and roster additions for the National Junior Team development camp from August 4-7 in St. John's, N.L. at Mile One Centre. The players attending camp, born in 1991 or 1992, were selected by Hockey Canada head scout Al Murray, in consultation with the coaching staff... continue...

Lethbridge Hurricanes Honour "Off Ice Heroes"

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL) Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes are proud to announce an exciting new Season Ticket and Voucher package in support of all the men and women who continue to give back to the Lethbridge and Southern Alberta community on a day to day basis. The Hurricanes "Off Ice Heroes" package is the hockey club's way of demonstrating our respect and appreciation for these in... continue...

Fargo Force Announces 2010-11 Schedule

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Fargo Force FARGO, ND - The Fargo Force announced today their 60-game regular season 2010-11 schedule. The regular season is set to open on the road in Chicago against the Steel on Friday, October 1, 2010 with the home opener at the Urban Plains Center being two weeks later also against the Steel on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 7:35 PM.The Fargo Force will be on the road for the first ... continue...

The Crease Apparel Shop and Blades Pro Shop Host Seniors Day Sale

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Windsor Spitfires (Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires will be hosting a "Seniors Day Sale" on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at The Crease Apparel Shop and Blades Pro Shop within the WFCU Centre. Seniors who are 60 years of age and above will receive a 15% discount on all Spitfire merchandise for the entire day.Hours of operation - Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010The Crease Apparel Shop 10 am - 4 pmBlades P... continue...

Nathan Beaulieu to take part in the National Junior Team development camp

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) CALGARY, Friday, July 30, 2010 - Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced Friday final details and roster additions for the National Junior Team development camp from August 4-7 in St. John's, N.L. at Mile One Centre.The players attending camp, born in 1991 or 1992, were selected by Hockey Canada head scout Al Murray, in consultation with the co... continue...

Canada's National Junior Team Development Camp Set for Development Camp

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Saint John Sea Dogs CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced Friday final details and roster additions for the National Junior Team development camp from August 4-7 in St. John's, N.L. at Mile One Centre. The players attending camp, born in 1991 or 1992, were selected by Hockey Canada head scout Al Murray, in consultation with th... continue...

Attack Hire New Assistant Coach

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Owen Sound Attack The Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League is pleased to announce that they have signed Terry Virtue as an Assistant Coach for the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 seasons.Virtue, who currently resides in Wheeling, West Virginia has most recently served as an Associate Coach of the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League handling the defensive operations and special ... continue...

2010 - 2011 Schedule Released

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Des Moines Buccaneers The Des Moines Buccaneers are excited to announce the release of the 2010 - 2011 USHL schedule! Below you'll find a listing of our regular season home and away games. DATE OPPONENT HOME/AWAYFriday, Oct 1 Youngstown HomeSaturday, Oct 9 Green Bay HomeFriday, Oct 15 ... continue...

Lumberjacks Announce 2010-2011 USHL Schedule

Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 - United States Hockey League (USHL) Muskegon Lumberjacks The Muskegon Lumberjacks announce their 2010-2011 USHL schedule. The Lumberjacks kick off the season at home on October 2 when they host the Indiana Ice at the LC Walker Arena. There will be 30 home games during the regular season. Of those games, 10 are Friday games, 15 are Saturday dates, 3 on Sundays, and 2 are Wednesday games. Game times are 7:15 pm Monda... continue...