Sam Morin is Trying To Switch Positions in 2021

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 31, 20200

Having been around Sam Morin for many years now, pre-draft, as a member of the Phantoms and Flyers, I have rarely met a guy who is 100% optimistic all the time. He’s rehabbed from some terrible injuries. He hasn’t played in a while, and yet, when his coach, Alain Vigneault,

Team USA Has Work To Do

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 29, 20200

Fans can celebrate the 7-0 win against the Czech Republic, but the team won’t be patting themselves on the back for winning a game that they were supposed to win. Sure, they scored seven goals, but this team has a lot of work to do if they want to win

Jan Mysak Looking Good On the World Junior Championship Stage

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 26, 20200

Jan Mysak was a player who most knew had talent, but there was some doubt as to what he might be able to do over the long haul. He only played in 22 games last season for the Hamilton Bulldogs, and he had 25 points in 22 games. At last year’s

World Junior Championship Friday Triple Header Kicks Off The Action

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 24, 20200

Switzerland vs. Slovakia 2 PM ET – Players to Watch Noah Meier – Defense - Is a player to watch for Team Switzerland. He’s a 2021 draft eligible player and has some good wheels and stick and has some offense in his game. Samuel Hlavaj – Goaltender – He’s been a star

The World Juniors Could Launch Dylan Cozens Next Step

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 19, 2020December 20, 20200

Dylan Cozens is now a part of Team Canada’s leadership group. He will wear the “A” for the 2021 World Junior Championship along with Bowen Byram. Both are so close to seeing NHL minutes, and Cozens could take a good tournament right into training camp for the Buffalo Sabres and

Matt Coronato Will Shoot Up the 2021 NHL Draft Lists

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 16, 20200

Matt Coronato is a 5-10, left wing who is currently ripping up the USHL for the Chicago Steel. Is he the next star player to come out of Long Island? It sure seems so. His journey is very similar to players in that area. In 2017-18, he was tied for the

Brett Berard Adds A Few Elements To Team USA

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 15, 2020December 15, 20200

Brett Berard didn’t make the USA roster because his coach at Providence, Nate Leaman, is the head coach of the 2021 World Junior Championship squad, it happened because he never takes a shift off, and he can create situations out on the ice. “He’s a great coach, and I’ve enjoyed playing

How Igor Larionov Expects To Transform Team Russia

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 11, 20200

Everyone involved in hockey, or was a fan of the game, or even a casual observer knows the name, Igor Larionov. There’s no point in going over his accomplishments as a player, or an agent, all that matters right now is Larionov, the head coach, and can he guide his

Jackson LaCombe Would Be an Asset For Team USA

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 10, 20200

Jackson LaCombe is finally on USA Hockey’s radar. Radar for elite players that is. He was never on the U18 teams, and he didn’t play for the NTDP, but now he’s in the running to fill a roster spot on the 2021 World Junior Championship roster. Last year at the University

2020 Book Reviews and Gift Ideas

Reviews

by Russ_Cohen - December 9, 2020December 10, 20200

The first one is a terrific tome “1919, The Search For Mankind’s Greatest Killer”. This book deals with Habs star, Newsy Lalonde, and a serious injury he incurred on the ice. This book is cringeworthy at times and skillfully written. Oh, and it deals with the Spanish Flu pandemic and