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Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes want him. The Montreal Canadiens, though they weren’t planning on it, dejectedly like the idea of him. The Ottawa Senators likely crave a player like him. Same goes for the Detroit Red Wings. Shane Wright has the whole hockey world, even those who aren’t really in the running for him, on notice. […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs will hire Manny Malhotra as an assistant coach according to reports. The news comes from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. News of the reported hiring came on Thursday. Hearing the open spot on TOR's bench will be filled by Manny Malhotra, who is moving from the VAN staff. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects. It’s that time again, major junior hockey is back and we’re here to preview the new season for you. All three leagues recently kicked off their new seasons. With that in mind, we will start our division previews today and make our way around the country. Today, we bring […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2019 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […] READ MORE
Exceptional player Shane Wright signed his OHL contract with the Kingston Frontenacs on Friday. Second-round pick Francesco Arcuri and third-round selection Maddox Callens also signed their respective deals on Friday. Remember how we said stay tuned for exciting updates?? How about this one? #WeRiseTogether NEWS >> Fronts Sign Top Three Draft Picks to Standard Player […] READ MORE
But in their contests against the Erie Otters and Kingston Frontenacs, the script was flipped and the Steelheads discovered their ability to pucks in the net. On Friday, September 28, the Steelheads defeated the Otters 6-1 and on Sunday's weekend matchup against the Frontenacs, Mississauga won 4-1. In both these games, the Steelheads were able to generate over 30 shots on goal and more aggressive in the offensive zone. Against the Frontenacs, the Steelheads at 41 shots on goal, finally finding their footing on offense, creating a large number of scoring opportunities. READ MORE
After a long off-season, the wait is finally over. It’s time for the OHL’s opening week! For the Hamilton Bulldogs, it was a summer of celebration. For the 19 other teams, it was a summer of imitation. As in, how can that be us next year? Like every other season, draft eligibles will come out […] READ MORE
Bryan Thiel is a freelance broadcaster who has covered the OHL from rink-side and the broadcast booth who also produced TV features on the 'O for four seasons. You can follow him on Twitter @BryanThiel_88.