Edmonton Oilers take Nail Yakupov #1 Overall
With the third straight first overall pick, the first team to do so since the early ’90’s, the Edmonton Oilers took the dynamic Nail Yakupov. Here’s a look at the…
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Brendan Leipsic Named Jewish Athlete of the Year
Just days before his call to the NHL, Portland Winterhawk Brendan Leipsic was recognized by his home community in Winnipeg, taking home the Ida and Max Nusgart Memorial Award as…
2012 NHL Draft Family Ties
Scouting future hockey stars remains primarily an art given that there is no guaranteed scientific test to identify the perfect fusion of skill, character and drive. Beyond on ice observations,…
2012 NHL Entry Draft: What Does New Jersey Need?
The toughest part is to ascertain what a team needs. There are no sure things in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, The New Jeresy Devils were just a couple games…
2012 NHL Mock Draft Madness
The season of NHL Mock Drafts is in full force as hockey fanatics begin the seven-day countdown to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Mainstream media personnel, online bloggers, self-proclaimed hockey…
A June 2012 NHL Mock Draft
Now that the 2011-2012 NHL season has wrapped up, and the Los Angeles Kings have won the Stanley Cup, the next big event for hockey fans to look forward to…
Who Should the Flyers Select in the First Round?
It was only a few weeks ago that the Philadelphia Flyers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs but already the team has been busy planning how it can get…
Mitch Moroz – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Mitch Moroz THW Close-Up: Big Power Forward Could be Draft Day Surprise Date of birth:May 3/94 Place of birth: Calgary, AB Ht:6’2 Wt: 208 Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing NHL…
Mathew Dumba – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Mathew Dumba THW Close-Up: *Originally published February 3rd, 2012; updated June 13, 2012 Date of birth: 7/25/1994 Place of birth: Calgary, AB Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 173 Mathew Dumba: Height- 71.5…
Brett Kulak – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Brett Kulak THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 01/06/1994 Place of birth: Stony Plain, AB, CAN Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 175 Shoots: Left Position: Defence NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW…
Troy Bourke – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Troy Bourke THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 03/30/1994 Place of birth: Onoway, AB, CAN Ht: 5’10″ Wt: 180 Shoots: Left Position: Forward NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking…
2012 NHL Draft Preview: The Top Defensemen
There are many talented players available for selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, which is being held June 22-23 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Western Hockey League is filled with…