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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 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
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
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 are kicking off this week. With that in mind, we continue our division previews today as we make our way around the country. You can check out all […] READ MORE
The 2018 OHL Priority Selection is in the books. 15 rounds, 300 players and countless hours of scouting later, the next wave of talent is ready to enter the OHL. That’s not even counting the U-18 Draft or the undrafted free agent class either. While there are playmakers up-and-down the draft board, the biggest names […] READ MORE
On Thursday, the Ontario Hockey League revealed the results of their annual Coaches Poll. After 68 games of experience (well, almost), those behind the benches are asked about the players they instruct and prepare for each day. Who is the most under-rated player in the league? Which player was the most improved? And who would […] READ MORE
A week later, and the dust has settled on the 2018 OHL Trade Deadline. The contenders shored up their weak spots, and the rebuilding teams replenished the cupboard. As usual, plenty of picks and players were on the move. Some teams will be a little slim when it comes to the 2018 OHL Priority Selection. […] READ MORE
Today marks the day of the official OHL Trade Deadline. Yesterday (Jan. 9th), was the last day teams could trade overaged players. As per OHL rules, teams can sign a maximum of 30 players, which consist of three overage players, two imports and four underaged players (16 years old). Looking at the OHL Trade Deadline […] READ MORE
Every OHL season starts with a clean slate. Draft eligible players have a chance to strut their stuff and prove pre-season rankings right or wrong. A team that didn’t live up to expectations the year before can catch the league off-guard a year later. Players can take on new roles and thrive, gaining notoriety in […] READ MORE
In the 2016-17 season, the Midwest Division was a gauntlet of powerful teams. The top Erie Otters, Owen Sound Attack, and London Knights held down the first, third and fourth seeds. The Otters demolished the league with an insane plus-137 goal differential, and Alex DeBrincat (65 goals) led the attack. Owen Sound finished a point […] READ MORE