KHL Prospect Update – Vasily Podkolzin, Grigory Denisenko and More

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by Russ_Cohen - November 13, 20180

Prospect watch – Russia U20 With little KHL hockey played last week, the main event for scouts tracking the progress of Russian prospects took place in Hodonin, Czech Republic at a four-nation U20 international tournament. Russia took second place in the competition, losing out to the Finns, and there were notable

He Finally Has His Place in the Hall

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by Jeff Morris - November 12, 2018November 12, 20180

Canada’s past is full of heroes. Sure, we have our superstars. Bobby Orr and Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid. Celine Dion and Bryan Adams and Michael Buble. Drake. But we are a nation more known by its unsung heroes. We are thinking of those heroes this

Devils vs. Phantoms Observations

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by Russ_Cohen - November 4, 20180

Here are some notes I took from this game: Devils Pavel Zacha – 6-3, 215 - C - On the first line with John Quenneville and Marian Studenic. Quick accurate passes and he was off and running. Wrist shot was crisp on the power play. Creating with passes on the power play. On

The KHL World Cup Has Begun

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by Russ_Cohen - October 26, 20180

Vienna, Austria: Habsburg emperors, Strauss waltzes, coffee, and Sachertort. And, for the coming weekend, the home of the inaugural KHL World Games. Fittingly, in a city where history oozes from every pore, Vienna is set to welcome the oldest club in the KHL, Slovan Bratislava, as well as two giants of

Kit Rich on Hockey Exercises and More

by Russ_Cohen - October 25, 2018October 25, 20180

Kit Rich is known for being Jennifer Lawrence and Kesha’s trainer. I caught up with her to get some pointers and exercises for hockey players. Hockey is a unique sport. Players work on so many different planes. Skating on a blade, it’s different later movements. With that being said, and this is coming from my

Who Will Be The Philadelphia Flyers Goalie In 2019?

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by Canada Sports Betting - October 10, 2018October 10, 20180

The Philadelphia Flyers will give Brian Elliott another shot at holding down the starting goalie position in 2018-19. History hasn’t been kind to Flyers goaltending since Bernie Parent and the Broad Street Bullies won a pair of cups in 1974 and 1975. Sites which offer NHL betting lines show Philadelphia

Future Stars USHL Edition

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by Russ_Cohen - September 30, 2018September 30, 20180

Here are some younger players to watch: Danil Gushchin – 5-9, 161 – Muskegon - He’s a 2002 birthdate. This Russian has speed, feistiness on defense, enough to play the PK. He had a goal and an assist in one period but has been solid every time I’ve seen him. Sean Farrell

USHL Fall Classic Day 2

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by Russ_Cohen - September 28, 2018October 1, 20180

With six games on tap, I had to report early. I may be too tired later on. So here are some notes on a few who stood out in the Sioux City vs. Green Bay game. Marcus Kallionkieli – 6-1 - 176 – RW – He is 2019 NHL Draft eligible.

2018 USHL Fall Classic Day 1 Observations

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by Russ_Cohen - September 27, 2018October 1, 20180

I spent all morning on the road and the rest of the day and night at the rink. I saw some great games that featured some talented players. This is the start of their regular season so keep that in mind. The first three are goalies. Wouter Peeters – 6-4, 205

Flyers vs. Bruins Prospect Notes

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by Russ_Cohen - September 24, 2018September 24, 20180

Bruins Dan Vladar – 6-6, 192 – G - Good positioning on a 1-on-0 attempt. Made an outstanding save on Travis Konecny, some luck involved. He’s stood tall into the second period. Especially when his team was a man down. Quick covers. Good glove. Jack Studnicka – 6-1, 170 – C -