Ontario Hockey League
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Marek Vanacker
The Scouting Report Delhi, Ontario, Canada native Marek Vanacker is a world-class talent who looks to be a late first-round pick. He has the offensive tools to be successful, but he is a small forward by NHL standards. While his 6-foot-1 height is not an issue, he weighs in at only 170 pounds. He plays […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Liam Greentree
Liam Greentree is from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, was born on January 1, 2006, and could be one prospect to watch in the early going of the 2024 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-2 and 198-pound right-winger has elevated his game both in offensive production and leadership qualities, which led him to be named captain of the Ontario […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Beaudoin
The Scouting Report Cole Beaudoin is a 6-foot-2 and 209-pound center who is coming off of a career year with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The native of Kanata, Ontario, Canada is a player who is not elite at one thing but is the complete package because he can do many […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Henry Mews
The Scouting Report: Henry Mews is a right defenseman from Ottawa, Ontario. Born March 9, 2006, Mews made the transition from center to defense and played with the Toronto Jr. Canadians at the U16 AAA level for the 2021-2022 season. He participated in the OHL Cup that season and totaled five points in six games. […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Beckett Sennecke
The Scouting Report: Beckett Sennecke is a prospective forward hailing from Toronto, Ontario. Born on January 28, 2006, he developed in the GTHL with the Toronto Marlboros, gaining a reputation for his creative playmaking and vision on the ice. Sennecke currently plays for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League. For the 2023-2024 season, […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Detroit Red Wings October Prospect Check-In
The first month of hockey has wrapped up, and it’s time to look at how the Red Wings’ top prospects performed.
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ECHL: Luke Boka is Back In Orlando
Coming to us from Plymouth, Michigan, is 24-year-old forward Luke Boka. Luke is a key player for the Solar Bears. Be prepared to see fast skating and good plays when he is on the ice. Since he started with the Solar Bears in the 2021-22 season, Boka has played 135 games scoring 22 goals and […]
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He Was a Dallas Star? Eric Lindros
The Dallas Stars have been consistently competitive, reaching the Western Conference Final in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Though the Stars were eliminated in six games, Stars fans honored a good, if not great, regular season and postseason. If you’re a Stars fan, you might’ve forgotten the past, as several players were once Dallas […]
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Behind the Bears: A Look at Management
If you are a fan of the Orlando Solar Bears, here is your chance to learn more about who manages and operates our Solar Bears. The prominent individuals you should know if you are new to the Solar Bears, or even a casual fan looking to learn more are President Chris Heller, Head Coach and […]
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