Future Stars USHL Edition Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 -
2018 Flyers Rookie Camp Observations Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 10, 2018September 10, 20180 David Kase – 5-10, 170 – RW – I’ve always liked his stickhandling ability, but he’s gotten faster. Add that to his already tricky arsenal and now you have a much-improved prospect. He played well in the SHL last season. He’s probably Phantoms bound but it’s not impossible that he
Suzuki Puts Montreal in Reset Mode Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 10, 2018September 10, 20180 The Montreal Canadiens traded their captain, Max Pacioretty to the Las Vegas Golden Knights for Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki, and a second-round pick. They now picked up another center to play with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jonathan Drouin. Like Kotkaniemi, I would let Suzuki go back to junior hockey for one more
Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou Could Soon Spark The Blues Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 28, 2018August 28, 20180 Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou will soon play together in the Traverse City Tournament. Before that begins they were both at the 2018 NHLPA Rookie Showcase having fun. “There’s a lot of good players here whether you play against them in juniors or world juniors or preseason games so it’s nice
NHLPA Statement regarding Bruce Meyer Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 27, 2018August 27, 20180 TORONTO (August 27, 2018) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statement today from Executive Director Don Fehr, after the announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) that Bruce Meyer would be joining their staff in the position of Senior Director – Collective Bargaining & Legal: “On behalf
Team USA Can Count on the Hughes Brothers Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 5, 2018August 5, 20180 Brother combinations in sports can be magical. A few hockey notables were Bill and Bun Cook, Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Peter, Anton and Marian Stastny, Bobby and Dennis Hull, Phil and Tony Esposito, Henri and Maurice Richard; they all played together at some point in their careers. The World Junior
College hockey: Ice hockey overtime protocols approved Hockeyology by Sportsologist - July 26, 20180 The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a proposal to allow conferences to use one of two alternative formats to award points in their standings after the mandatory five-on-five, five-minute overtime period in men’s and women’s ice hockey. After a traditional five-minute, five-on-five overtime, conferences may use either a five-minute, three-on-three
