Jared Knight Ready to Drop the Puck on His Pro Career with the Providence Bruins Bob Mand | October 12, 2012 Few members of the Providence Bruins enter this season as highly-touted as forward Jared Knight. Knight, the Boston Bruins second pick in 2010 – 32nd overall – spent each of…
Stoking the Fire – Abbotsford Heat Coach Raises Expectations for Year Two Ryan Pike | October 12, 2012 A year ago, veteran minor league coach Troy G. Ward inherited the position of head coach of the Abbotsford Heat from departing bench boss Jim Playfair. An assistant for one…
Connor McDavid Impresses Early: What Makes Him Exceptional? David OConnor | October 11, 2012 As unbelievable as it may sound to some, a 15-year-old is making his mark just a few games into his OHL career. And yet, to those who know the name of Connor McDavid, it really isn’t much of a surprise.
Providence Bruins 2012-13 Season Preview Bob Mand | October 11, 2012 Friday, the Providence Bruins will open the season at home against the Manchester Monarchs. After missing the playoffs just twice in their first seventeen years of existence, the P-Bruins…
Texas Stars Poised For Enormous Season Derek Neumeier | October 10, 2012 Although a preseason is never an entirely accurate way of predicting a regular season, if you’re a fan of the Dallas Stars or their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, it’s…
The Next Undrafted Gems? Andrey Makarov & Michael Houser Anatoliy Metter | October 9, 2012 Andrey Makarov and Michael Houser were glossed over during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but that doesn’t mean they won’t strive to be NHL players one day.
Where Should Boston Bruins Fans Turn Their Attention During NHL Lockout? Wayne Whittaker | October 8, 2012 The crisp autumn chill has hit New England, which generally brings with it the usual seasonal staples: foliage, pumpkin versions of everything and the start of hockey season. This year,…
The Next Ones 2013 NHL Draft Preliminary Rankings Christopher Ralph | October 6, 2012 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the NHL Entry Draft. With an immense amount of talent to be had, this installment of hockey’s version of Christmas is shaping up to…
P-Bruins Drop Preseason Game #2 to Bridgeport, 3-1 Bob Mand | October 5, 2012 The Providence Bruins fell 3-1 to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in their second preseason game in two nights. Christian Hanson scored the only goal for the P-Bruins, who engaged in…
Digging into the prospect depth of the Calgary Flames Ryan Pike | October 4, 2012 Last spring, something very bizarre happened. Something that hasn’t happened in nearly a decade. A forward prospect debuted for the Calgary Flames and made an immediate, positive impact. When Sven…
Providence Bruins Hammer Springfield Falcons in Physical Preseason Opener, 4-1 Bob Mand | October 4, 2012 The Providence Bruins openedtheir 2012-13 preseason with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Springfield Falcons at Marlborough’s New England Sports Center. Alternate captain Jamie Tardif scored two goals (including the game-winner)…
Boston Bruins Prospects – Fall 2012 Rankings: The Top Five Bob Mand | October 3, 2012 The Boston Bruins own a deep and talented prospect system. In the following rankings, I’ve listed the more than thirty Calder-eligible young men under contract or control of the Bruins’…