You may not have heard a single name before today’s article. Some of these players have really gotten hot, like Keskinen, while others have slumped but are still worth monitoring. If you are reading this Liiga Roundup, you are a keen fan of Columbus, Nashville, or Detroit — or you are a hockey fanatic, maybe [...]
As the NHL takes a three-week break for the 2o26 Winter Olympics in a few weeks, the NCAA season is rounding the homestretch of the regular season following the annual holiday and World Junior break. With a full complement of players available in college hockey, Midwest hockey squads have the NCAA in a choke-hold in [...]
As the KHL season enters into the final stretch, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. We’ve covered many of the top prospects and performers in Russia this season and how they’ve helped their teams. However, let’s not forget about the talent that came out of Russia in the 2025 draft. As we enter [...]
In this month's rendition of the SHL update, we’re going to review Sweden’s 2026 World Junior Championship winning roster and take a look at some of the key players for them throughout the tournament. I know last month I promised the January update would be a goalie edition but the World Juniors were electric and [...]
Let us ring in the new year by looking at some of the hottest names in the AHL. These prospects have seen their stocks steadily rise this season, and they are quickly becoming staples in competitive dynasty leagues. Not only are we tracking new names, but the AHL Top Prospect rankings have changed as well. [...]
The World Juniors have come and gone and the junior trade window is now closed, so teams have a good idea where they stand heading into the second half of the season. With the field narrowing and contenders pulling away from the rebuilders and pretenders, three teams in particular stand out as teams to watch [...]
A Season Forged in Fire The 2026 Kelowna Rockets’ story goes well beyond the glitz and pageantry of an upcoming Memorial Cup on home ice. Hosting brings attention, expectation, and pressure—but it does not guarantee readiness. That readiness has been earned the hard way. Through the grind of the WHL regular season, Kelowna has been [...]
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship concluded in Minnesota with a medal round that balanced structure, pace, and high-end skill. Sweden captured gold for the first time since 2012, finishing the tournament with a perfect 7-0 record. Czechia followed with silver, its best result in more than two decades, while Canada secured bronze after responding [...]
STL - Adam Jiricek, D (Brantford Bulldogs) OHL: 25GP - 10G, 19A, 29PTS WJC-20: 5GP - 4G, 1A, 5PTS 16th overall, 2024; Height: 6-2; Weight: 185 lbs With five points in five games, Jiricek has been a key contributor to Czechia’s success at the World Juniors. With Czechia set to face Canada in the semifinals, [...]
The round robin is complete, and the stakes don’t get any lower. The best is yet to come at the World Junior Championships as the calendar turns to 2026 and the eight remaining teams will start on Friday as they look to set their own script for this year’s tournament. With no lack of story [...]
