Author: Joshua Anselmo
A hockey mind that's always looking at new and insightful ways to bring different perspectives of the game we all love.
Post-Game Analysis: Leafs End 2022 With Impressive 6-2 Victory Over Avalanche
- Joshua Anselmo
- January 1, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on New Year’s Eve! As Nathan MacKinnon returned to the lineup for the Avalanche, it was still not enough to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs! This was the Leafs last game of 2022, and did they ever make it a good one! The blue and white […]
Read MoreGame Day Preview: Team Canada Prepares for a Big Test Vs. Sweden in New Year’s Eve Clash
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 31, 2022
Good Afternoon hockey fans! It’s the traditional New Year’s Eve game for Team Canada at the World Juniors! Tonight at 6:30 pm EST, Team Canada will take on Team Sweden in their last game of the preliminary round! Team Sweden currently leads Group A with a 2-1-0-0 record, while team Canada is third with a […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Drop 6-3 Loss to the Coyotes in Thursday Night’s Tilt
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 30, 2022
It was a cold, wintry night for Maple Leafs fans on Thursday night as the blue and white fell short to the Arizona Coyotes, 6-3 in Tempe. It was a pretty back and forth match up between the two. However, despite being the better team most of the game, the Maple Leafs couldn’t grab the […]
Read MoreGame Day Preview: Team Canada Looks to Keep the Offense Rolling as they Vs. Team Austria
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 29, 2022
After a crushing 11-2 victory over Team Germany on Wednesday night, Team Canada is back in action tonight against Team Austria! After a slow start in Team Canada’s opener, they certainly turned it around against Team Germany and now look ahead to tonight’s game as they try to keep the momentum going! As for Team […]
Read MoreGame Day Preview: Team Canada Looks to get Back on Track at the World Juniors Vs. Germany
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 28, 2022
After a disappointing opener for Team Canada on Monday night, the boys are finally back in action tonight Vs. Germany! Primed and ready for revenge, Team Canada looks to get back on track against a German side that’s also looking to do the same. Team Germany lost a close one in their opener yesterday 1-0 […]
Read MoreGame Day Preview: Team Canada Opens World Junior Campaign Vs. Czechia
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 26, 2022
It’s finally that time of year again! The Holiday season is in full stride, and the classic World Junior tournament is underway! Tonight at 6:30 EST, Team Canada will host Team Czechia to open up their campaign at this year’s tournament! The last time these two sides met was in the semi-final of the 2022 […]
Read MoreDraft Eligible Players to Watch for on Team Canada at This Year’s World Juniors
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 25, 2022
The most exciting thing about the annual World Junior tournament is watching all the young talent for the future of the sport. Most fans who tune into the World Junior tournament are NHL fans; fans of all teams watch the tournament, and it truly doesn’t matter who you support. Getting to see the big names […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Victorious in “Next Gen” Game 4-3 Vs. Philadelphia
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 22, 2022
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted their annual “Next Generation” game on Thursday afternoon! A game that saw the Maple Leafs victorious against the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 at Scotiabank Arena! An odd afternoon tilt between the two ended up working well for the Maple Leafs, who pretty much dominated this one until the end! Despite the […]
Read MoreCan Team Canada’s Goaltenders Lead the Team to Glory
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 18, 2022
As we approach the start of Team Canada’s exhibition games in preparation for the 2023 World Junior tournament. The obvious question mark regarding this year’s team is at the position that matters most: Canada’s goaltenders. The team might not have the usual big names at the position as some other years, but don’t overlook this […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Lose 5-2 Vs. Washington in D.C.
- Joshua Anselmo
- December 18, 2022
The Toronto Maple Leafs traveled to Washington, DC, for a matchup with the Capitals on Saturday night! Spoiler alert, it didn’t go well. The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to Washington at Capital One Arena. It was a game with a good pace, but ultimately the Capitals were the better side. This is the second […]
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