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2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Tournament Preview

The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup gets underway this week, bringing together the top U18 talent from around the world for one of the most anticipated events on the junior hockey calendar. For NHL scouts, it’s a prime opportunity to get an early look at future first-round draft picks, while fans will see future prospects representing […]

Team USA Dealing With Injuries Ahead of Four Nations Face-off Championship

Four Nations Game Preview: Team USA vs. Team Sweden with Line Combinations 2/17/2025

Four Nations Game Preview: Team Finland vs. Team Canada with Line Combinations 2/17/2025

Meet the Leaders: Captains and Alternates Ready for 4 Nations Face-Off

The countdown to next month’s 4 Nations Face-Off is on! Yesterday afternoon, the captains and alternate captains were officially announced, and this morning, the threads and numbers each player will sport were also revealed. This thrilling tournament, featuring top NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States, will take place from February 12-20 […]

2025 World Junior Championship: Finland Secures Victory in Final Round Robin Game

Finland closed their round-robin stage with a 3-0 victory over Latvia, securing a likely second-place finish in the standings. The game was marked by Finland’s balanced offense, strong defensive play, and standout performances from Player of the Game, Konsta Helenius. Related: Finland Snaps Team USA’s Streak in an Overtime Classic The opening period saw Finland […]

2025 World Junior Championship: Finland Outpaces Germany in First Win

In a tightly contested Group A matchup at the 2025 World Junior Championship, Finland rebounded from their opening loss to secure a 3-1 victory over Germany this afternoon in Ottawa, Canada. The Finns move to 1-1 with the Group A win, while Germany drops to 0-2. Both teams now have a day off. Finland plays […]

2025 World Junior Championship: Team Finland Players to Watch

The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship are starting tonight and Team Finland is gearing up to make a strong run for the podium. Known for their disciplined play and ability to develop NHL-ready talent, Finland’s roster is packed with intriguing prospects. Here are five players to keep an eye on as the tournament unfolds. Related: […]

AHL/ECHL: Player Development Perspective

Proper player development is one of the key attributes an organization should have in its farm system. The AHL and ECHL exist for a reason: to help improve the play of an NHL team and its prospects or future players. Developing a player at any level means bringing players in and developing their skills at […]

2025 NHL Draft: Top 5 Underrated Finnish Prospects

Finland currently holds the fifth highest percentage of players in the NHL only trailing the longtime hockey powers of Canada, USA, Sweden, and Russia. With such a successful league neighbouring them, sometimes it’s more difficult for Finnish players from Liiga, Mestis, or even the youth levels to compete with these other countries. However, that doesn’t […]