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.
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.
After Roller Coaster Year, Saad Looks Ahead
Posted on 03. Jul, 2011 by Anthony Nicholson in The Prospect Files
Brandon Saad has experienced his fair share of ups and downs over the past season with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League. Facing that adversity paid off in a big way when the Chicago Blackhawks selected Saad in the 2nd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Couturier Struggles to Stay Atop Draft Class
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Anthony Nicholson in The Prospect Files
Once considered virtually a lock to be the first player selected in this year’s draft, Sean Couturier of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Drummondville Voltigeurs has seen his stock drop throughout the season, and now finds himself ranked 6th among North American Skaters.
Draft Preview: Hall and Seguin
Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by Jeff Veillette in HQ1-1, The Prospect Files
With the NHL Entry Draft fast approaching, there is a lot of hype surrounding which prospect the Edmonton Oilers will pick first overall as a result of having a season much below expectation. Taylor Hall has been the consensus #1 pick since the building of Stonehenge, while Tyler Seguin shot out of a cannon this year to emerge as his competitor for that illusive spot.