Even Strength

Malkin Staying In Pittsburgh

Ian Dunham — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:47:52 +0000

Evgeni Malkin will play for the Penguins next season. Two sources told the Tribune-Review that Malkin, the Penguins’ No. 2 center and co-highest paid player, will not be traded during the offseason. The topic of trading Malkin has become a hot-button issue on the local talk-show circuit in the days after the Penguins were eliminated from the [...]

Youth hockey scouting report for 5-21-10

wes2244 — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:47:44 +0000

Jack Panting Team: Kings County Kings Midget Major AAA Position: Forward Height: 5’9 Weight: 190 lbs. Birthdate: October 11, 1995 E.S. says: Two-way forward with goal scoring ability Panting had a breakout season in 2009-10, developing the skills to be a goal scorer at an elite level. An underrated skater, the left winger has a very accurate shot and solid passing skills. [...]

Oilers Change Focus From Free Agent Market To Minors

Fraser17 — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:39:28 +0000

Kevin Lowe Photo By: The Canadian Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Lowe has a new master plan for taking the Edmonton Oilers back to the proud days of the franchise’s past. It starts with the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft, earned by having the NHL’s worst record this season, and also includes an increased emphasis on [...]

Hitmen Beat Wheat Kings; Both Meet Again Friday In Semi’s

Fraser17 — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:27:11 +0000

Photo By: canada.com By: Jeremy Fraser Even Strength Hockey Kris Foucault had two goals & two assists as the Calgary Hitmen beat the host Brandon Wheat Kings 5-1 on Wednesday night at the Westman Place in Brandon. Calgary’s Jimmy Bubnick had a good night with one goals and three assists for the Hitmen, he took over first overall in [...]

Maxime Lagace

Ian Dunham — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:29:02 +0000

Maxime Lagacé Blizzard Séminaire St-Francois 01-12-1993 This mid-size goalie finished first in the goalie’s world ranking in Midget AAA. With statistics like his 18-3-1 record, 1.97 goal against average and his 0.930 save percentage it ‘s quite obvious why he is so high in the ranking. Lagacé has a strong positional game, precise footwork and some [...]

Mathieu Asselin

Ian Dunham — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:25:11 +0000

Mathieu Asselin Cyclones de Québec 01-05-1994 Mathieu Asselin- Bélanger is certainly a go to guy. He made Midget espoir as a defenseman and top 6 forward, but he decided to play forward. He is very mobile on the ice. He has quick hands and he is an excellent dangler. Moreover, he has quite a good shot [...]

Alexandre Larouche

Ian Dunham — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:16:54 +0000

Alexandre Larouche Blizzard Séminaire St-Francois 02-15-1993 At 16 years old, Larouche is already at6 foot 4, 208 pounds and can skate pretty well, which is a big bonus for any hockey team. Alexandre Larouche is that player who can change momentum in a game with crushing hits. His puck control is good and he has a [...]

Markov Has Knee Surgery

Fraser17 — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:41:21 +0000

Montreal, QC (Sports Network) – Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Markov, who suffered his injury during the first period of the opening game of the playoff series against Pittsburgh, is expected to need six months of recovery time. The 31-year-old Markov had [...]

Devils Sign Gelinas & Kelly

Fraser17 — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:39:16 +0000

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have signed defencemen Eric Gelinas and Dan Kelly. Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello made the announcement Wednesday without disclosing contract terms. Gelinas was selected with the No. 54 pick in last year’s draft. The 19-year-old split this past season between Lewiston and Chicoutimi, collecting six goals and 25 assists [...]

Wellwood Nets OT Winner As Spitfires Knock Off ‘Q’ Champs

Fraser17 — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:27:47 +0000

Photo By: .examiner.com By: Jeremy Fraser Even Strength Hockey Eric Wellwood netted the game winner as the Windsor Spitfires stay unbeaten in round robin play at the 2010 Mastercard Memorial Cup in Brandon with a 4-3 win. Wellwood’s goal came at the 12:22 mark of the first overtime to knock off the QMJHL Champion’s the Moncton Wildcats. [...]