Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, one of the top goaltenders eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, could miss the next four weeks due to pneumonia, according to NHL.com.
Strome set to follow in family footsteps
Ryan Strome was called to the stage at Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota with the fifth overall pick, held by the New York Islanders, in the 2011 NHL Draft.
Comtois voted top QMJHL prospect
Maxime Comtois has been voted top prospect for the 2017 NHL Draft in Sportsnet’s 2016-17 preseason QMJHL coaches poll.
Patrick tops WHL coaches poll
The talents of top 2017 NHL Draft eligible Nolan Patrick haven’t gone unnoticed.
Tolvanen nets USHL honor
Eeli Tolvanen is starting his NHL Draft eligible season off on the right foot.
Vilardi voted top OHL prospect
Gabe Vilardi has been voted top prospect for the 2017 NHL Draft in Sportsnet’s 2016–17 preseason OHL coaches poll. Vilardi finished with 60 percent of the vote. The 17-year-old had 17 goals and 38 points in 62 games in his rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires. He was third in Future Considerations’ preliminary ranking for … Read More
Patrick named Wheat Kings captain
Nolan Patrick didn’t have to wait for his first honor of the season. Patrick, the top-ranked prospect in Future Considerations’ preliminary ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, was named the 59th captain in Brandon Wheat Kings history. He will replace graduated defenseman Macoy Erkamps. The 18-year-old has 73 goals and 162 points in 132 regular season games with the Wheat … Read More
Mittelstadt stars in All-American Propsects Game
Top American-born prospects eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft began their years in earnest in Philadelphia on Thursday with the annual USA Hockey CCM All-American Prospects Game.
Vilardi ready for draft season experience
Gabe Vilardi doesn’t need the reminder. He knows he’s entering his draft year. But the 17-year-old isn’t concerned. He’s embracing the experience, one day at a time. “You have to enjoy it,” said Vilardi, who sustained a knee injury at Canada’s selection camp for the Ivan Hlinka, but is expected to resume full-time duty with the Windsor Spitfires, his junior team, … Read More
USA Hockey announces AAPG rosters
Forwards Casey Mittelstadt, Kailer Yamamoto, and Scott Reedy were among the 42 players named to play in the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 22.
Bowers content with USHL path
Shane Bowers bounced the name Sam Gagner when prompted with the trivia question.
Eligibles leave lasting impression at Hlinka
The Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup is the launching ground for a prospect entering his draft eligible season.
Vaakanainen leads Finland into Hlinka
Defenseman Urho Vaakanainen is among the 22 players that will represent Finland at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
Tippett, Comtois front Canada’s Hlinka entry
Owen Tippett of the Mississauga Steelheads and Maxime Comtois of the Victoriaville Tigres are among the 22 players that will represent Canada at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
Patrick undergoes successful hernia surgery
Nolan Patrick, the projected top pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, has undergone successful sports hernia surgery and will miss Canada’s National Junior Development Camp later this month.
Andersson, Davidsson invited to Sweden NJEC
Forwards Lias Andersson of HV 71 Jr. and Marcus Davidsson of Djurgardens Jr. are among the 25 players named to Sweden for the 2016 National Junior Evaluation Camp.
Kostin, Tolvanen headline CHL Import Draft
Klim Kostin has gotten a small sample of what the 2017 NHL Draft may be like in 12 months time.
Oettinger, Middelstadt invited to USA NJEC
Goaltender Jake Oettinger of the National Team Development Program and center Casey Middelstadt of Eden Prairie are two of four 2017 NHL Draft eligible players invited to participate in the 2016 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp.
Foote, Patrick invited to Canada’s summer camp
Nolan Patrick and Cal Foote have been invited to participate in Canada’s National Junior Team summer evaluation camp in Toronto, ON from July 30-Aug 2, and Plymouth, MI from Aug 3-6.
Trio front invite list to Canada’s Hlinka camp
Gabriel Vilardi, Owen Tippett, and Maxime Comtois will all be in attendance as Hockey Canada selects its entry for the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial from July 29-Aug 2 in Calgary, AB.
FC releases Preliminary ranking for 2017 NHL Draft
The NHL Draft has seen an incredible run of high-end talent of late.
Blackhawks set to host 2017 NHL Draft
The Chicago Blackhawks will play host to its first NHL Draft in 2017.
World U17 Challenges offers sneak peek
The World U17 Hockey Challenge, held in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, British Columbia last month was another talent packed event and a must see on the calendar for both NHL and junior team scouts and management.
Director’s Cut: Plenty of attention-seekers
We’ve come to that point in the early season where some prospects have caught the attention of our eyes in the stands with their early season performances.