Matt Coronato Will Shoot Up the 2021 NHL Draft Lists

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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

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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

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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

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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

Alex Carpenter Named WHL Women’s MVP

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by Sportsologist - November 30, 20200

KRS Vanke Rays’ American international forward Alex Carpenter was voted the MVP for the Women’s Hockey League’s 2019/2020 season. Carpenter dominated scoring in the regular season, plundering 53 (21+32) points in 27 games before adding 7 (3+4) in five playoff outings as the Rays won the cup at the first

The Detailing of a 2020 NHL Draft Selection

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by Russ_Cohen - November 23, 2020November 23, 20200

I’m always hearing people say, and I’ve said it, how did that player slip into the sixth or seventh round of an NHL draft? This year I’ve identified one that has a promising future, and that is Alex Young, and the San Jose Sharks selected him with the 196th overall

Afanasyev Carries Karjala Cup Momentum Into The KHL Season

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by Sportsologist - November 20, 20200

Last week, Yegor Afanasyev was celebrating a successful debut for Team Russia. The 19-year-old Predators prospect took his bow for the national team and potted a couple of goals in the Karjala Cup triumph. This week, the Tver native was at it again, making his first KHL appearance in his loan spell

Florida Panthers Are Hopeful About Their Prospects Playing In the WJC

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by Russ_Cohen - November 11, 2020November 11, 20200

The 2021 World Junior Championship is getting closer, and the hockey world is getting very excited about this tournament taking place. The Florida Panthers have a lot of players who have a chance to play in the tournament. Goaltender, Spencer Knight is one of the first two players who should

Rodion Amirov Is Setting Records at the Karjala Cup

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by Russ_Cohen - November 9, 2020November 9, 20200

Rodion Amirov continued his trail-blazing season with a goal in each of his first three international appearances. Nobody has done that before for team Russia, with only Alexander Popov, Roman Lyubimov and Pavel Poryadin scoring on their first two international appearances. The Maple Leafs prospect is also far younger than those three –

Russia Looks to Youngsters To Represent Them in the Karjala Cup

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by Russ_Cohen - October 26, 20200

The first international action of the season is scheduled for the start of November when Russia travels to Helsinki for the Karjala Cup. This time, Russia’s established stars will get a rest and the U20s will represent the country at the start of the Euro Hockey Tour. It’s partly due