Little Lacking in Eddie’s Game
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
After making a tough adjustment to North American play look easy, Vancouver’s Eddie Lack completed his first season in the AHL with top-honours, having been named to the league’s All-Rookie team. After leading his team through two rounds of the Calder Cup playoffs, Lack is poised to challenge Cory Schneider for time with the big club. HQ’s D’Ann Faught further looks into Vancouver’s depth in net.
Bulls’ Subban Blazing His Own Trail
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by Anthony Nicholson in The Prospect Files
How far can drive, desire, and determination take you? Ever since bursting onto the scene at the 2009 World Junior Championships, P.K. Subban has become a household name across Canada, due to an amazing combination of scoring, defence, and grit. P.K. would win Gold with Team Canada that year, and has become one of the [...]
Reiter’s Block: A Five Year Journey
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by Carly Sartori in The Prospect Files
Carly Sartori takes a look at Minnesota Duluth netminder Kenny Reiter in Hockey Quarterly’s first NCAA contribution to the Prospect Files. Reiter earned his first ever NCAA title after a five year journey that lead the goaltender through seven NAHL teams.
American League Development for Big League Coaches
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
Hockey Quarterly’s resident AHL aficionado, D’Ann Faught, examines the recent development of head coaches by way of the American League. Guy Boucher, Glen Gulutzan and Mike Yeo are all shining examples of graduation bench bosses with Kirk Muller looking to make his mark this coming season with Milwaukee.
Sea Dogs: Expansion to Experts
Posted on 17. Jul, 2011 by Anthony Nicholson in The Prospect Files
The Saint John Sea Dogs in just six short years advanced from QMJHL expansion team to league champions and then watch as three of their brightest stars were selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. Anthony Nicholson examines the keys to the Sea Dogs success.
Aucoin’s Success Endears Him to Hershey Community
Posted on 03. Jul, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
Photo: HersheyBears.com Just looking at Keith Aucoin, a casual fan might not be impressed. Standing at only 5’9” and weighing in at 187 pounds, Aucoin is not exactly a dominating presence on the ice. Born November 6, 1978, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Aucoin’s path to a career in professional hockey was also not traditional. He does not [...]