Top 10 Best Ice Hockey Leagues
Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan-base? Well, if you have, then this segment should be just…
SM-Liiga
Jokinen, Korpikoski Highlight Finnish Liiga Veterans in 2019-20
With three days until preseason puck drop, the 2019-20 edition of the Finnish Liiga is just around the corner. This season should be exciting, as fans will get to enjoy…
Finnish Liiga Final: Prospects Lead the Way
On May 4, the Finnish Liiga championship was decided between HPK Hämeenlinna and Kärpät Oulu. The series went to Game 7 and it still took an overtime period to find…
Mikko Rantanen – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile
Mikko Rantanen THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 10/29/1996 Place of birth: Nousiainen, Finland Ht: 6’4″ Wt: 209 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): 12 Other Rankings:…
Kaapo Kähkönen – The Next Ones: 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Kaapo Kähkönen THW Close-Up: Team: Blues U20 – Jr. A SM-liiga Date of Birth: 08/16/1996 Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland Ht: 6’ 1.5″ Wt: 209 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014 Twitter: @KaapoKahkonen THW Ranking: 86 Other Rankings: ISS: N/A…
Teuvo Time For Blackhawks Coming Soon?
Ready or not, it will soon be Teuvo Time in Chicago. With Chicago jockeying for the Central Division lead and home ice advantage in the playoffs, the Hawks’ 2012 1st…
NHL Draft War Room: Kasperi Kapanen
Kasperi Kapanen THW’s NHL Draft War Room Rankings: #10 (Feb 2014) THW’s NHL Draft Rankings – The Next Ones Edition (aka Chris’s List): #11 (March 2014) Hashtag/Nickname: #TheFinnishSniper Team: #42, KalPa,…
2014 Winter Olympics – Roster Breakdown by Club Team
For two weeks in February, the sporting world will converge upon Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and the hockey world is no exception. The 2014 Winter Olympic hockey…
What the Sabres Should Expect from Joel Armia
While it’s been a very disappointing season thus far for Buffalo Sabres fans, there are still a few things to look forward to. One of those things is finally getting…
Analyzing Jokerit’s Move to the KHL
As the KHL continues its quest for global dominance, one of Finland’s most renown franchises is slated to join the Russian-based league for the 2014-15 season. The controversial move has…
Saku Salminen – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Prospect Profile
Saku Salminen THW Close-Up: Date of Birth: 10/20/1994 Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland Height: 6’3″ Weight: 198 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Left Wing/Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 THW Rankings: not ranked (April Edition) Other Rankings THW…
Juuse Saros – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Juuse Saros THW Close-Up: Team: HPK of SM-liiga Date of Birth: 4/19/1995 Place of Birth: Hameenlinna, Finland Ht: 5’10″ Wt: 181 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goalie NHL Draft…