by The Hockey News - December 29, 2012 10:30 AM EST
On this installment of Pro Tips, Daniel Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s ability to move their upper body in a different direction than their stride, making it harder for a defender to predict their next move.
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 - December 28, 2012 11:35 AM EST
How Muhlenberg College players are playing a role in five-year-old Duncan Mitcheltree's recovery.
By Alan Bass
Just before Christmas 2009, two-year-old Duncan Mitcheltree was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a cancer of the kidneys that occurs more often in children than adults.
by The Hockey News - December 27, 2012 10:38 AM EST
THN’s Ken Campbell caught up with Steve Ott in Toronto to discuss his delayed debut with Buffalo, the best part of moving to the Eastern Conference and more.
In July, the Buffalo Sabres traded Derek Roy to the Dallas Stars for Adam Pardy and Steve Ott. As with all the players involved in the deal, Ott’s debut in a Sabres jersey has been delayed indefinitely by the lockout, but it’s likely the gritty forward will be an instant fan favorite whenever he does put on the jersey.
by Ken Campbell - December 26, 2012 10:25 AM EST
Why have Canada's WJC keepers crumbled when the going has gotten tough in recent tournaments?
The distance between St. John’s, Nfld., and Ufa, Russia is 4,251 miles. Ron Tugnutt can only hope that gulf is wide enough to give Canada’s goalies some breathing room at this year’s world juniors.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 26, 2012 10:20 AM EST
USA needed a change after 2012’s debacle. Internationally tested as a player and coach, Phil Housley is just the man to guide the kids.
In 2010, Dean Blais honed the raw emotion of USA’s world junior team into a disciplined laser beam, culminating in a gold medal win in overtime over Canada on enemy soil.
by The Hockey News - December 24, 2012 9:39 AM EST
THN's WJC Central has each team's roster, the tournament standings and the full schedule and scores.
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by The Hockey News - December 23, 2012 10:35 AM EST
Michael Del Zotto is coming off a career year with the Rangers and is an integral part of the team’s young and uber-talented defensive core.
THN’s Ken Campbell caught up with Del Zotto in Toronto to discuss returning to North America to rehab his ailing back, his contract status in the face of the lockout and more.
Michael Del Zotto had seven points in nine games with Rapperswil-Jona of the Swiss league before he suffered a back injury that forced him to return to Canada for treatment.
by The Hockey News - December 22, 2012 9:50 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.
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 - December 20, 2012 11:52 AM EST
Max Domi is no stranger to the spotlight. As the son of former NHLer Tie Domi, Max has faced his fair share of media attention since his days with the Don Mills Flyers. But this year Max wants to keep the focus on his London Knights.
Max Domi is no stranger to the spotlight. As the son of former NHLer Tie Domi, Max has faced his fair share of media attention since his days with the Don Mills Flyers.
by The Hockey News - December 18, 2012 4:45 PM EST
One of the last cuts on last year's team, Rocco Grimaldi hopes to play a big role on this year's American WJC entry.
By Nathan Fournier
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. – Rocco Grimaldi, despite his 5-foot-6 stature, was one of the last cuts for the 2011 world junior team as a 17-year-old.
by The Hockey News - December 18, 2012 10:30 AM EST
The little American forward will be a big part of their offense at the WJC and is in the running for college hockey's highest honor.
By Nathan Fournier
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. – If you walk around Chestnut Hill, Mass., where the campus of Boston College is located, you might find students wearing a “Gaudreaubey Baker” tee-shirt in honor of super sophomore John Gaudreau.
by The Hockey News - December 17, 2012 12:20 PM EST
The World Junior Championship is fast approaching and once again the Canadians, Americans and Russians are the frontrunners to capture gold. But even when the top contenders aren’t involved there is plenty of top-notch talent on display, so this Puck Panel looks at those players.
The World Junior Championship is fast approaching and once again the Canadians, Americans and Russians are the frontrunners to capture gold. But even when the top contenders aren’t involved there is plenty of top-notch talent on display in this event, so we thought we would dedicate this edition of the Puck Panel to a few players who make watching some of the other teams worth while.
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