by The Hockey News - December 4, 2012 1:41 PM EST
When examining the Edmonton Oilers' impressive stable of blue chip prospects you would be remiss if you overlooked German-born Tobias Rieder. Rieder is in his third year with the Kitchener Rangers and will represent the Germans at this year’s World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia.
When examining the Edmonton Oilers' impressive stable of blue chip prospects you would be remiss if you overlooked German-born Tobias Rieder.
by Rory Boylen - December 3, 2012 2:44 PM EST
The Phoenix Coyotes enforcer joined up with the Cardiff Devils in Wales, where he has become a productive scorer.
Phoenix enforcer and part-time NHLer Paul Bissonnette has five goals and eight points in 135 career NHL games and is more known for his Twitter antics than his hockey highlights.
by The Hockey News - November 30, 2012 11:55 AM EST
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. Last year The Hockey News teamed up with Tkaczuk to create a series of skill development videos and we are back at it again this year. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates how develop a player's ability to use their edges correctly when skating.
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by The Hockey News - November 29, 2012 1:58 PM EST
Halifax Mooseheads’ goaltender Zach Fucale had 32 wins as a rookie last season, a record in the Quebec league for the most wins by a 16-year-old. And this season he picked up right where he left off. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with Fucale to talk about his expectations for the coming year and more.
Halifax Mooseheads’ goaltender Zach Fucale isn’t one to go unnoticed. As a rookie with 32 wins last season, Fucale set a record in the Quebec league for the most wins by a 16-year-old.
by The Hockey News - November 28, 2012 10:20 AM EST
More than a few draft picks from the 2011 off-season would have been ready and raring to go this NHL season, but as long as the lockout drags on, these youngsters will have to put their careers on hold. Today's Puck Panel discusses Jonathan Huberdeau, Mark Scheifele and more.
More than a few draft picks from the 2011 off-season would have been ready and raring to go this NHL season, but as long as the lockout drags on, these youngsters will have to put their careers on hold.
by Rory Boylen - November 26, 2012 3:55 PM EST
The Columbus Blue Jacket has returned home with a few other Alaska natives to play for the ECHL's Aces during the lockout.
Who says you can’t go home again? That’s precisely what some Alaskan-born NHLers are doing for the duration of this lockout by joining the ECHL’s Alaska Aces.
by The Hockey News - November 26, 2012 12:05 PM EST
With hockey in his blood, Oshawa Generals center Cole Cassels was meant to play the game. Cassels grew up around hockey thanks to his father, Andrew, who had a 16-year NHL career. Cole was the Generals’ first round selection in May 2011 and has proven to be an effective playmaker, who is also responsible in his own end of the ice.
With hockey in his blood, Oshawa Generals center Cole Cassels was meant to play the game. Cassels grew up around hockey thanks to his father, Andrew, who had a 16-year NHL career.
by Brian Costello - November 25, 2012 10:10 AM EST
If the NHL season is lost, a slew of players who were established in the NHL a year ago will never play in the league again.
Books can be written about the collateral damage caused by the NHL work stoppage. But one vein seldom discussed is that about 100 regulars from 2011-12 will never again play in the NHL if 2012-13 is lost to lockout.
by The Hockey News - November 24, 2012 10:30 AM EST
One of the most underrated skills for hockey is a player’s ability to use their skates to gain control of the puck to make a play. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill designed to develop a player's stickhandling ability using their feet.
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by Ryan Kennedy - November 23, 2012 1:30 PM EST
In this new feature, we run down a list of some active, must-see hockey teams.
Starving for hockey, but your NHL team just isn’t playing right now for some reason? Welcome to the Excitement List, a countdown of some very active hockey teams that can get your blood pumping.
by Ken Campbell - November 23, 2012 11:05 AM EST
The Toronto Wolverines atom AA team includes five girls who excel at the high level of competition.
Nov. 19 – The Sports Village, Vaughan, Ont.
Toronto Wolverines 4
Jason Granitto (2), Nyah Philip, Aidan Gromek
Vaughan Rangers 1
Thomas Karanicolas
“That’s not one of our girls,” says Rachel Ramos, pointing to No.
by The Hockey News - November 22, 2012 3:30 PM EST
With impeccable vision on the ice, Halifax Mooseheads forward Jonathan Drouin is quickly finding his way up the draft rankings. Drouin started the year 10th on the International Scouting Service list of eligible prospects, but jumped to No. 4 in its most recent rankings.
With impeccable vision on the ice, Halifax Mooseheads forward Jonathan Drouin is quickly finding his way up the draft rankings. Drouin started the year 10th on the International Scouting Service list of eligible prospects, but jumped to No.
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