Ruben Rafkin of the Windsor Spitfires. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images Ruben Rafkin is an 18-year-old Finnish defenseman who is eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He’s spent the last four years in North America, most recently in the OHL, but he’s returning to Finland for the upcoming season. He is [...]
The 2021 World Junior Championship tournament is scheduled to be played in about eight months, and I’m sure we’re all hoping things to return to normal by that time – not because of the tournament but just to get back to some sort of normalcy within a reasonable time. The tournament will be played [...]
The 2021 World Junior Championship tournament is scheduled to be played in about eight months, and I’m sure we’re all hoping things to return to normal by that time – not because of the tournament but just to get back to some sort of normalcy within a reasonable time. The tournament will be played [...]
Joni Jurmo is a 17-year-old Finnish defenseman who is eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He has a very intriguing package of size (6-4, 190), skating ability, and skill. That type of package is always valued in the NHL which is why he is projected to be drafted in the second or third round. [...]
Nick Robertson of the Peterborough Petes. Photo by Terry Wilson - OHL Images. Hi everybody! I hope y’all are staying safe, healthy and inside. We will all get through these trying times together. *** As everyone is aware, the OHL, among many other leagues, will not resume for the rest [...]
Photo Courtesy of https://www.inquirer.com Normally, our April NCAA Report would be centered around the Frozen Four, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA canceled every winter sport collegiate tournament including the Frozen Four and March Madness. For many seniors, this was their last shot to [...]
Veeti Miettinen is a 5-foot-9 winger who is eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He is one of the oldest players in his draft class but he put up 42 goals and 73 points in 52 games this season playing in Jr. SM-liiga, the highest level of junior hockey in Finland. He will [...]
Photo Courtesy of IIHF.com The 2020 NHL Draft hasn't happened and at this point, thanks to COVID-19, we don't know exactly when it will happen but it's never too early to start looking ahead to the 2021 draft class. The beauty of next season is that we don't have an Alexis Lafrenière-level prospect. [...]
Not many people get to say they became a hero for their country overnight. Akil Thomas is one of the few. Scoring the gold medal winning goal for Team Canada in the World Juniors this past winter, Thomas became a massive focus for all sports outlets and fans in his home [...]
With the abrupt end to professional and amateur hockey leagues around the world a short time ago, it has left hockey poolies in a state of shock and disbelief without knowing what the final outcome will look like for the 2019-20 season. I thought it would be prudent to take a look at [...]
