November 7, 2012

VIDEO: Erie Otters' Connor McDavid just getting started

VIDEO: Erie Otters' Connor McDavid just getting started

by The Hockey News - November 7, 2012 4:15 PM EST

The future looks bright for Connor McDavid. Last spring he became the third player in Ontario League history to be granted exceptional player status by the league. THNTV’s Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the OHL’s rising star.
The future looks bright for Connor McDavid. Last spring he became the third player in Ontario League history to be granted exceptional player status by the league.

November 6, 2012

VIDEO: One-on-one with Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Biggs

VIDEO: One-on-one with Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Biggs

by The Hockey News - November 6, 2012 1:14 PM EST

Oshawa Generals power forward Tyler Biggs is a force to be reckoned with. At 6-foot-3 the right-winger is ready to prove the Leafs made the right choice when they took him in the first round of the 2011 draft. THN’s Ryan Kennedy sat down with Biggs to talk about his debut season in the Ontario League and much more.
Oshawa Generals power forward Tyler Biggs is a force to be reckoned with.  At 6-foot-3 the right-winger is ready to prove the Leafs made the right choice when they took him in the first round of the 2011 draft.

November 5, 2012

Where are you: Patrice Bergeron

Where are you: Patrice Bergeron

by Rory Boylen - November 5, 2012 2:37 PM EST

Boston's Patrice Bergeron signed in the Swiss League, where he has been tearing it up in limited action.
"Where are you?" is a new feature on THN.com that will run every Monday through the duration of the NHL lockout. We'll pick out an NHLer who is in action and update you on his individual performance, as well as his team's success.

November 4, 2012

VIDEO: Montreal Canadiens prospect Alex Galchenyuk leading the way for Sarnia Sting

VIDEO: Montreal Canadiens prospect Alex Galchenyuk leading the way for Sarnia Sting

by The Hockey News - November 4, 2012 11:25 AM EST

Not only does Montreal Canadiens prospect Alex Galchenyuk show the signs of a blossoming world class professional, he has the pedigree to match. His father, Alexander, played professionally in Russia, Belarus, Italy and the United States and represented his country on the international stage.
Not only does Montreal Canadiens prospect Alex Galchenyuk show the signs of a blossoming world class professional, he has the pedigree to match.

November 2, 2012

VIDEO: THN Puck Panel – NHL talent on display in American League

VIDEO: THN Puck Panel – NHL talent on display in American League

by The Hockey News - November 2, 2012 3:19 PM EDT

Host Edward Fraser is joined by writers Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy to discuss the abundance of top-notch prospects playing for the Oklahoma City Barons, why this will help the Oilers in the not-too-distant future, Minnesota’s embarrassment of strutting for the Houston Aeros and the other NHL-ready prospects showing their stuff in the AHL.
We may not have the NHL right now, but the American League season is in full swing and that’s where we shift our focus for this edition of the THN Puck Panel.

October 31, 2012

VIDEO: St. Michael’s Buzzers Jr. A program

VIDEO: St. Michael’s Buzzers Jr. A program

by The Hockey News - October 31, 2012 3:39 PM EDT

The Ontario Junior Hockey League has undergone major contraction in the past few years, which has made junior A hockey relevant again in the province. Players who do not want to forfeit their NCAA eligibility once again have a top tier league to further develop in before moving on to the collegiate circuit.
The Ontario Junior Hockey League has undergone major contraction in the past few years, which has made junior A hockey relevant again in the province.

October 27, 2012

VIDEO: THN Puck Panel – Islanders on the move, John Davidson hiring and OHL fighting

VIDEO: THN Puck Panel – Islanders on the move, John Davidson hiring and OHL fighting

by The Hockey News - October 27, 2012 1:10 PM EDT

The NHL announced the cancellation of all games through November this week, but rather than focus on the doom and gloom surrounding the labor negotiations, we decided to discuss the other major stories from the week in hockey on this edition of the Puck Panel.
The NHL announced the cancellation of all games through November this week, but rather than focus on the doom and gloom surrounding the labor negotiations, we decided to discuss the other major stories from the week in hockey on this edition of the Puck Panel.

October 23, 2012

VIDEO: Chris Bigras budding as star in draft year

VIDEO: Chris Bigras budding as star in draft year

by The Hockey News - October 23, 2012 3:34 PM EDT

The Owen Sound Attack are off to a fantastic start this season and one of the reasons for their early success is second-year defenseman Chris Bigras. The Elmvale, Ont., native is not putting up huge offensive numbers, but he is part of the Attack's top shutdown pair, charged with containing the league's best offensive units. And they seem to be doing just that.
The Owen Sound Attack are off to a fantastic start this season and one of the reasons for their early success is second-year defenseman Chris Bigras.

October 21, 2012

VIDEO: Washington Capitals prospect Tom Wilson can hurt you many different ways

VIDEO: Washington Capitals prospect Tom Wilson can hurt you many different ways

by The Hockey News - October 21, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

First-rounder Tom Wilson infuse some grit into the Caps lineup when he makes the jump to the pros, but in the meantime the Toronto native is focused on rounding out his game. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at power forward Tom Wilson.
In his first two years of junior hockey, Plymouth Whalers winger Tom Wilson established himself as a physical force in the Ontario League. His punishing style also caught the attention of the Washington Capitals, which selected Wilson 16th overall at the 2012 draft.

October 20, 2012

New growth in Maple Leafs Gardens

New growth in Maple Leafs Gardens

by The Hockey News - October 20, 2012 12:50 PM EDT

An ambitious Ryerson University initiative dusts off old Maple Leaf Gardens to convert it to a state-of-the art sports complex.
BY NEIL ACHARYA For 68 years, from its opening in 1931 until it was shuttered in 1999, Maple Leaf Gardens was the beating heart of hockey in Toronto and much of Canada.

October 14, 2012

VIDEO: Prospect Jason Dickinson generating buzz for 2013 NHL draft

VIDEO: Prospect Jason Dickinson generating buzz for 2013 NHL draft

by The Hockey News - October 14, 2012 2:36 PM EDT

Guelph Storm forward Jason Dickinson is off to a solid start in his NHL draft year with seven points through eight games. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the gifted winger to talk about his expectations for the season, bulking up and leaning on his coach, a former NHLer.
Guelph Storm forward Jason Dickinson is off to a solid start in his NHL draft year with seven points through eight games. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the gifted winger to talk about his expectations for the season, bulking up and leaning on his coach, a former NHLer.

October 13, 2012

VIDEO: Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Stuart Percy embracing leadership role in OHL

VIDEO: Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Stuart Percy embracing leadership role in OHL

by The Hockey News - October 13, 2012 10:39 AM EDT

After a season truncated by injury, defenseman Stuart Percy is ready to prove why Toronto made him a first round draft pick in 2011. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the ever-expanding role of the Mississauga Steelheads star.
After a season truncated by injury, defenseman Stuart Percy is ready to prove why Toronto made him a first round draft pick in 2011. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the ever-expanding role of the Mississauga Steelheads star.

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