When the 2015-16 hockey season begins all eyes will be on Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. Both household names across the hockey world, both dubbed generational talents, both set to begin their NHL careers in October. While McDavid and Eichel will most certainly provide entertaining story-lines to hockey fans for the next 20+ years there […] READ MORE
Tag: Mississauga Steelheads
Sean Day: Increased Responsibilities and Increased Confidence
One year ago, Sean Day was the rare 15-year-old exceptional player granted the right to play in the Ontario Hockey League one year earlier than he would otherwise be eligible due to his exceptional talent, becoming only the fourth player to be given such an honor. The young defenceman joined the Mississauga Steelheads and had […] READ MORE
2014-15 OHL 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
Interview With Spencer Martin Part Two
Last week I had the chance to speak with Mississauga Steelheads goalie, and Colorado Avalanche prospect Spencer Martin after a 4-0 loss to the North Bay Battalion. Yesterday, was a huge game for the Steelheads as they picked up a gigantic 2-1 win (in a shootout) over the Niagara Ice Dogs. It was a playoff […] READ MORE
Interview with Sean Day, Mississauga Steelheads Exceptional Player
Sean Day entered the OHL as a fifteen year old this season. He became the fourth ever player granted exceptional player status to enter the league early. With the success of John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, and Connor McDavid before him, there has been a lot of pressure for Day to live up to the exceptional […] READ MORE
Invterview with Spencer Martin, Steelheads Goalie and Avalanche Prospect
Spencer Martin is the starting goalie for the Mississauga Steelheads and was a third round pick (63rd overall) for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry-Draft. He’s undoubtedly been the Steelheads MVP this season as the strong goaltending he provides, night in and night out has kept Mississauga in the thick of the OHL […] READ MORE
Five Minutes With Top Shelf Prospect Nick Ritchie
Nick Ritchie is one of the top prospects for this June’s NHL draft. In early February we ranked him at number seven in our draft rankings, and he’s a player who has been on the rise all season. Here is what I had to say about Ritchie a few weeks ago. Nick Ritchie, LW, Peterborough […] READ MORE
Five Minutes With Wolves' Forward and Habs Prospect Connor Crisp
Many were surprised when the Montreal Canadiens took Connor Crisp, then of the Erie Otters, with their third round pick, 71st overall in the 2013 NHL draft. It seemed a bit of an off-the-board or under-the-radar pick at the time. However, Crisp is showing this year why the team had faith in him as the […] READ MORE
2013-14 OHL Preview: Central Division
Welcome back to Top Shelf NHL Prospects. We continue previewing the CHL for the 2013-14 season, going East to West across the country. After looking at the OHL East Division yesterday, we move on to the OHL’s Central Division. As always you can check out the previous Top Shelf Prospects articles here. The entire OHL […] READ MORE
Spencer Martin: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #68
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 2013 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
About Author
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.