The 2016 WHL Playoffs were finally set last night when the Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Medicine Hat Tigers in a one game tie-breaker for the right to face the Brandon Wheat Kings. Last Word on Sports previewed the Western Conference games earlier in the week and now shifts its focus to the WHL’s Eastern Conference. […] READ MORE
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2015-16 WHL Central Division Preview
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. The QMJHL kicked off their new season on September 10th, while things are set to start on September 24th in the OHL and WHL. With that in mind we will start […] READ MORE
Senators Keep Rookie Lazar Up
Earlier today, the Ottawa Senators announced that rookie Curtis Lazar will be remaining with the team beyond the nine-game trial he’s been with them for to begin the 2014-15 campaign. The #Sens have informed forward Curtis Lazar that he will remain with the team through his 10-game mark. #CongratsCurtis — Ottawa Senators (@Senators) November 5, 2014 The […] READ MORE
WHL Central Division Preview
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. While teams have already played their first game in the QMJHL, things are set to start on September 19th in the WHL and on September 24th in the OHL. With that […] READ MORE
2014 NHL Draft Profile #63: Edgars Kulda
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 2014 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
2014 NHL Draft Profile #61: Dysin Mayo
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 2014 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
2014 NHL Draft Profile #50: Brett Pollock
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 2014 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
2014 Memorial Cup Preview and Prediction
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 2014 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
What the Smid Trade Means for Calgary
On Nov. 8, the Calgary Flames acquired defenceman Ladislav Smid and goaltender Olivier Roy from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Roman Horak and goaltender Laurent Brossoit. This week, the trade is broken down to determine what the transaction means for Flames Nation. Additions Experienced, gritty and defensively-minded, Ladislav Smid is an instant upgrade […] READ MORE
2013 WHL Preview: Central Division
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects. We continue previewing the CHL for the 2013-14 season, going East to West across the country. After starting with the WHL East Division, we move on to the Central As always you can check out the previous Top Shelf Prospects articles here. The WHL Central Division has been the […] READ MORE
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Ben Kerr
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.