Can Mikael Granlund Become the Next Finnish Superstar?
Every now and then a young player emerges from the depths of the crowded prospect pool that is seemingly destined for greatness. Not only does he exude the skill set…
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Ville Pokka – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Ville Pokka THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 06/03/1994 Place of birth: Tornio, FIN Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 198 Shoots: Right Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May):…
Teuvo Teräväinen – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – As Exciting as The TiVo
Teuvo Teravainen THW Close-Up: Date of birth: September 11th, 1994 Place of birth: Helsinki, Finland Ht: 5-11 Wt: 170 Shoots: Left Position: Center/winger NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in…
2012 IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Predictions: No More Fooling!
The seven game round robin seemed to take forever but it is at long last over. Early in the morning, the 2012 World Championships will take place for those of…
Why The NHL Was More Successful Than The MLB In Opening Their Season Abroad
The Major League Baseball season is underway! Music to the ears of many people including hockey fans. Although attention will undoubtedly be on the Stanley Cup Playoffs in cities like…
The Prospect Report: Mikael Granlund
Mikael Granlund DOB: February 26, 1992 NHL Rights: Minnesota Wild Drafted: 1st round (9th overall) 2010 Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 lbs Position: Centre Current Team: HIFK Helsinki (SM-liiga) ◊◊◊◊ Drafted…
Tracking The Detroit Red Wings Prospects At The WJHC
As you may well know 2012’s edition of the World Junior Championships are now underway. You are also likely aware that the Detroit Red Wings are known for their drafting excellence…
World Junior Championship Predictions
Christmas?!?!?!? Pfffftt. Overrated. Boxing Day is where it’s at. This year on December 26th, the 2012 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships will be held in Alberta. Calgary and Edmonton will…
The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Preview – Mikael Granlund
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here”…
Q&A with goalie coach Jukka Ropponen
By Alessandro Seren Rosso – THW Staff Writer Jukka Ropponen is a Finnish goalie coach with 25+ years of experience working in Finland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, U.S. and Canada. He…