Minor Leagues

How CHL-USA Prospects Challenge Will Change Junior Hockey

I’ve wondered for several years whether top prospects showcases matter and if they make a difference in players’ draft stock or improve performance. The new CHL-USA Prospects Challenge could finally give us answers, and maybe even change the junior hockey landscape across Canada and the U.S. It’s a massive step in how two hockey powerhouses, […]

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: CHL Sweeps USA in Prospects Challenge

After Tuesday’s 6-1 blowout loss in Game 1, the USNTDP U18s came into Game 2 of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, looking to bounce back. Even if they didn’t win, they at least hoped to compete harder. Mission accomplished on that front, and they have a performance they can be thankful for as they enter Thanksgiving. […]

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: CHL-USA Prospects Challenge Game 1

The maiden opener of the CHL-USA prospects challenge wasn’t just a loss for Team USA, it was a lesson. The CHL’s 6-1 beatdown on Tuesday night in London, Ontario was as decisive as the scoreline suggests, with Canadian Hockey League’s top prospects putting on a masterclass in every aspect of the game, taking the USNTDP […]

Top 3 CHL Players to Watch at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Today marks the start of the first-ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge, where we will see some of the top prospects of the 2025 NHL Draft compete. This showcase will see the Canadian and American prospects battle in two games, the first on November 26th in London and the second on November 27th in Oshawa. As […]

PHOTOS: Laval Rocket vs. Rochester Americans – 11/13/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans took on Laval Rocket on Wednesday night in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats up until the final whistle. Both teams took penalties in the first period, but neither the Rocket nor Americans were able to capitalize on their power plays. The second period […]

NCHC Series Preview: Miami University (OH) RedHawks vs St. Cloud State Huskies

The Miami University (OH) RedHawks have completed their non-conference schedule with a record of 3-5-2 (0.400) as they prepare to enter NCHC play. They will face tougher competition in the NCHC, going up against several Top 25 teams, including Denver, St. Cloud State, and Colorado College. The RedHawks will begin their NCHC play on the […]

Boston Bruins Sign Defensive Prospect to Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Thursday that the team has signed defenseman Loke Johansson to a three-year entry-level contract with an annual NHL cap hit of $860,000. The 18-year-old defenseman has appeared in 15 games with the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) during the 2024-25 season, recording one […]

USPHL Premier: Hampton Roads Whalers vs. Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Game Recap | 10/05

The Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Premier completed the organization’s day sweep over the Hampton Roads Whalers as they won 6-1. Luke Waterson (3g-1a) and Carter Radosta (3a) were the stars of the night as they led their Jr. Hurricanes to the win. With the win, the Jr. Canes move to 2-3-1-1 on the season, and sit […]

USPHL Elite: Hampton Roads Whalers vs. Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Game Recap | 10/05

In just the second of nine games between the Hampton Roads Whalers Elite and Carolina Jr. Hurricanes, it was a penalty-filled game that saw the Jr. Canes walk away with a 5-2 win at Chilled Ponds on Saturday night. The two teams combined for 86 penalty minutes and had everything from goal scoring to a […]

USPHL Elite: Southeast Showcase Weekend Recap | 09/27-09/30

On Monday, Sept. 30, the 2024 United States Premier Hockey League Southeast Showcase came to a close as 38 games between the USPHL Elite and Premier Divisions were played. The weekend was a huge success, despite some setbacks from teams not being able to make the trip due to hurricane Helene, causing many schedule changes […]