Soberg bucks Broncos

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There will be no Swift Current reunion for Steffen Soberg. The sixth overall pick in the CHL Import Draft will not be returning to the Broncos after leaving North America to return home.

Johansen poised for Blue Jackets job

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The Portland Winterhawks had to cancel an exhibition game due to a lack of personnel this preseason. The team was forced to cancel a September 16th game against the Seattle Thunderbirds after injuries struck the club which had seen 15 players sent to NHL camps.

Rask no lock for North America

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He’s been in camp in Calgary with the WHL’s Hitmen. He’s skated in Traverse City alongside his fellow Carolina Hurricanes prospects. But there is still no guarantee Swedish import Victor Rask will play hockey in North America for the upcoming season.

Soberg’s future uncertain

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Import goaltender Steffen Soberg has headed home. The sixth overall pick in the 2011 CHL Import Draft, Soberg was expected to tend the twine of the Swift Current Broncos for the upcoming season.

MacKinnon impressive in Q debut

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It didn’t take long for Nathan MacKinnon to make an impact on the QMJHL. In his first period of official action, the 16-year-old recorded an assist on teammate Luca Ciampini’s powerplay goal midway through the opening frame.

Grimaldi VDub bound

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In the dog days of August, any hockey news is interesting news, but when Florida Panthers prospect Rocco Grimaldi fired up Twitter Sunday, many Western Hockey League fans took immediate notice.

MacKinnon a Moosehead

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Nathan MacKinnon is now a Moosehead. The Cole Harbour, NS. native was dealt to Halifax by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in exchange for players Carl Gélinas and Francis Turbide as well as Halifax’s 2012 and 2013 first round picks.

Islanders take Strome fifth overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft

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From Aaron Vickers: The New York Islanders have selected Ryan Strome fifth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Strome possesses elite offensive talent who can create his own scoring chance each time the puck ends up on his stick. Not unlike Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jonathan Huberdeau, Strome possesses elite vision and very quick hands that make him a dangerous … Read More

Sens’ Lehner named AHL playoff MVP

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What a ride for Robin Lehner. The Ottawa Senators prospect ended his season on a high, helping Binghamton to the Calder Cup title after missing the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. Taking over the goaltending duties from starter Barry Brust after falling behind 3-1 in Binghamton’s opening series against the Manchester Monarchs, Lehner didn’t look back. The Swedish netminder struggled … Read More