2014 LA Kings: Hailing the Supporting Cast
You know the stars of the 2014 Los Angeles Kings’ Stanley Cup-winning turn: Justin Williams. Marian Gaborik. Anze Kopitar. Jeff Carter. Drew Doughty. Alec Martinez. They will play on in…
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The Kings’ Young Third Line Oozes With Potential
As a Kings fan, watching veteran forwards Anze Kopitar, Justin Williams, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter and Dustin Brown buzz around the net engenders confidence in both the present and future…
Jones lifts Monarchs over Providence, Manchester takes two in doubleheader
By JOSH WEINREB After a 5-2 in Manchester Friday night, it was hard to imagine the top team in the Atlantic Division putting up a stinker against a team that…
The Case for Tanner Pearson as L.A.’s Newest Top-Six Left Winger
Frankly, the Los Angeles Kings have been pretty darned lucky so far this season. Anze Kopitar has one goal in twelve games. Dustin Brown has five measly points. Jarret Stoll’s…
JC Lipon This Year’s Tanner Pearson?
Last year the feel good story for Canada at the World Junior Championships, and in junior hockey for that matter, was Tanner Pearson. The Barrie Colts forward who had been passed over…
2012 NHL Draft: Grading Round One (Part 2)
With round-one of the 2012 NHL Draft complete, it’s time to give each pick an early grade on value and fit with the team that made the selection. For the…
2012 NHL Draft Preview: The Top Forwards
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. A duo from the Sarnia Sting highlight…
2011-12 OHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams
Just like in the NHL, the OHL annually recognizes the best of the best from the past season in naming its three All-Star and two All-Rookie Teams. The young men…
Tanner Pearson – The Next Ones: 2012 NHL Draft Prospect Profile – Third Time’s A Charm
Tanner Pearson THW Close-up: Date of Birth: August 10, 1992 Place of Birth: Kitchener, Ontario Height: 6’0″ Weight: 196 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 Please…
World Juniors: Top 10 2012 NHL Draft Eligible Prospect Performances Part 2: Overagers
It is no secret the World Junior Hockey Championships provides an outstanding opportunity for scouts to evaluate prospects – both drafted and undrafted. Part 1 of this series highlighted the…
World Juniors: Top 10 2012 NHL Draft Eligible Prospect Performances
Part 1: First Year NHL 2012 Entry Draft Eligible Prospects It is no secret the World Junior Hockey Championships provides an outstanding opportunity for scouts to evaluate prospects – both…
Stories from 2012 WJHC: Replacing Smith-Pelly No Easy Task for Team Canada
With every victory comes sacrifice. That sentiment rung loud and clear to Team Canada after last night’s impressive 8-1 victory over Team Finland. Devante Smith-Pelly, a wrecking ball of sorts…