Prospect Watch

Prep Watch: Off to the races

Prep Watch: Off to the races

by Ryan Kennedy - February 11, 2010 12:05 PM EST

In this week's examination of minor hockey players and programs, we focus on Marlboros speedster Matia Marcantuoni.
It’s fun to think of Prep Watch as an exclusive club, but who knew those members actually network? When informed he would be the focus of this week’s edition, Toronto Marlboros center Matia (Mah-Tee-uh) Marcantuoni noted he had already played with a fellow Prep Watch star, Luca Ciampini.


Prep Watch: Hawk eyes

Prep Watch: Hawk eyes

by Ryan Kennedy - January 28, 2010 10:15 AM EST

This week in our continuing exploration of minor hockey, we focus on Alex Forsberg and the Beardy's Blackhawks.
The most notable names to come out of Saskatchewan midget hockey tend to be members of the Notre Dame Hounds – not surprising, since the school draws talent from across the nation.


Prep Watch: 2011 No. 1 pick?

Prep Watch: 2011 No. 1 pick?

by Ryan Kennedy - January 14, 2010 11:50 AM EST

In this edition of THN.com's look at the world of minor hockey, we profile Sweden's Adam Larsson.
At last year’s World Junior Championship, Sweden drew a lot of interest thanks to a cadre of draft-eligible players that turned into seven first-rounders that summer, including the second player overall, defenseman Victor Hedman.


Prep Watch: Altshuller steps up

Prep Watch: Altshuller steps up

by Ryan Kennedy - December 17, 2009 11:40 AM EST

In our weekly look at the world of minor hockey, we profile Ottawa Jr. 67's goalie Daniel Altshuller.
Just because a teenager plays hockey at an elite level, doesn’t mean he’s always blessed with elite teammates. That was the situation last season for goaltender Daniel Altshuller, who joined the Ottawa Jr.


Prep Watch: National attraction

Prep Watch: National attraction

by Ryan Kennedy - December 3, 2009 11:50 AM EST

In our weekly look at the world of minor hockey, we profile Cristoval 'Boo' Nieves of the Syracuse Nationals.
When fans of the Syracuse Jr. Nationals under-16 team yell “Boo,” they’re not necessarily upset. In fact, when center Cristoval ‘Boo’ Nieves is on the puck, it’s usually a cause for celebration.


Prep Watch: Championing Ciampini

Prep Watch: Championing Ciampini

by Ryan Kennedy - November 19, 2009 9:24 AM EST

In this week's look at minor hockey players, Chateauguay Patriotes winger Luca Ciampini is making noise in Quebec.
Luca Ciampini and Frederic Gamelin have awesome chemistry together – even if they don’t take chemistry together. The stars of Les Patriotes de Chateauguay of the Quebec midget AAA league are 1-2 in team scoring, even though they’re two of the youngest players on a circuit that includes 16- and 17-year-olds.


Prep Watch: The Garden of Ebert

Prep Watch: The Garden of Ebert

by Ryan Kennedy - November 5, 2009 12:00 PM EST

This week in our exploration of the world of minor hockey, we focus on Nick Ebert of the Waterloo Black Hawks.
Ask rookie defenseman Nick Ebert if Waterloo, Iowa is different from his home state of New Jersey and you’ll get a wry answer. “A lot of places are different from Jersey,” he said.


Prep Watch: Koekkoek's calling

Prep Watch: Koekkoek's calling

by Ryan Kennedy - October 22, 2009 11:42 AM EDT

This week in our look at minor hockey programs and players, we profile Notre Dame's Slater Koekkoek.
Defenseman Slater Koekkoek is only allowed to use his cell phone for a couple hours a night and if hockey isn’t being shown on the one sports channel he gets, he’s out of luck.


Prep Watch: Dumba learns from the pros

Prep Watch: Dumba learns from the pros

by Ryan Kennedy - October 8, 2009 10:25 AM EDT

A Red Deer Rebels draft pick, two-way defenseman Matt Dumba is taking notes from the best in the game.
For a young defenseman looking to take his game to an elite level, being a Calgary resident is a bit like heaven right now. After all, the hometown Flames trot out blueline stars Jay Bouwmeester, Dion Phaneuf and Robyn Regehr.


Prep Watch: Lessio is more

Prep Watch: Lessio is more

by Ryan Kennedy - April 16, 2009 1:10 PM EDT

In this edition of THN.com's look at the world of minor hockey, we profile top Ontario League prospect Lucas Lessio.
With the minor hockey season officially done, young men’s thoughts in Canada will turn to either a well-rested summer or the country’s under-17 program.


Prep Watch: From worlds to Windsor

Prep Watch: From worlds to Windsor

by Ryan Kennedy - April 9, 2009 2:01 PM EDT

In this week's look at minor hockey, we focus on U.S. NTDP defenseman and top 2010 NHL draft prospect Cam Fowler.
Suiting up for the Red, White and Blue is something every American hockey player dreams of and for those in the national team development program, that dream comes true on a nightly basis.


Prep Watch: Keeping tabs on the tournaments

Prep Watch: Keeping tabs on the tournaments

by Ryan Kennedy - April 2, 2009 1:27 PM EDT

In this edition of our weekly look at minor hockey, we focus on the US U18 nationals and the OHL Cup.
With the prospect-game getting so much coverage these days, it’s important to see how players stack-up against each other. Naturally, the U.


Was Raffi Torres' hit on Jarret Stoll worthy of a suspension?




"That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…"

- Toronto's Joffrey Lupul reacting on Twitter to his team's meltdown loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

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