Benn’s Long Road to AHL Paying Off For Texas
How about Jamie Benn of the Dallas Texas Stars? As part of the annual “send your entry level players to the minors if you don’t make the playoffs” day, Benn…
Minor League Report
News and events of some of our minor leagues. Lets support the kids!
Hockey in Newark: Making a Difference
Last week, USA Hockey, in celebration of Hockey Across America, asked parents and players in their minor hockey systems to name their hockey heroes so that they might be put…
Blackhawks Prospect Interview: Jack Skille
Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent With the seventh overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected forward Jack Skille. He was an immensely talented young forward, and…
Trick-or-Tweet with Toronto Marlies and LeafsTv
Though Thanksgiving was nearly a month ago, Toronto hockey fans have a lot to be thankful for as we approach Halloween. If you are fan of Toronto’s NHL club, then you will know I am not talking about the stats.
Abbotsford: HEATing up Hockey
The Heat are now firmly ensconced in Abbotsford, finalizing its roster and setting its schedule. Hockey fans are excited to see the NHL stars of tomorrow, right in their backyard. But when I recently asked a group of Abbotsford residents who are also diehard Canucks fans what they thought of the Heat (Flames Affiliate), I received the same response.
Sunshine, Wind, and Hockey: A Day at Blackhawks Prospect Camp
After a day trip to Chicago, Jim Neveau examines who’s stock is rising at Blackhawks’ Prospect Camp
Whatever It Takes – Flyers’ Prospect Patrick Maroon
It’s hard to imagine a professional prospect that doesn’t have at least a stub on Wikipedia. That may be the story of Patrick Maroon’s life though as a big power forward out of St. Louis, Missouri with the hands of a future highlight reel NHLer. There’s not much hockey in Missouri of course and even less in the way of future professional hockey players. In a world dominated by Minnesota, Michigan, and the North Eastern United States, Maroon stands out a kid who is doing everything he can to make it to the NHL.