Player Profile

Prospect Profile: Michael DiPietro

Michael DiPietro was born on June 9, 1999, in Windsor, Ontario. The goalie played 21 games for the Sun County Panthers 16U AAA team during the 2014-15 season and posted a 2.12 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. In 2015, DiPietro was the 23rd overall pick of the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario […]

Player Profile: Connor Brown

Connor Brown was born on January 14, 1994, in Etobicoke, ON, CAN. He is a Canadian right-winger who’s had a solid career in the NHL. Standing at 6’0 and weighing 185 lbs, he is right-handed on the ice. Brown’s early hockey years were in the Toronto area, and he later played in the OHL with […]

Prospect Profile: Philip Svedeback

Philip Svedeback was born on May 28, 2002, in Stockholm, Sweden. The goaltender spent two seasons with the Wings HC J16 team and finished with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage during the 2017-18 season. The next season, Svedeback moved on to the Vaxjo Lakers HC J18 in the J18 Elit League […]

Player Profile: Emerance Maschmeyer

Who is Emerance Maschmeyer? Emerance Maschmeyer was born on October 5, 1994, in Bruderheim, Alberta, Canada. Standing at 5-foot-6, Maschmeyer has established herself as one of the premier goaltenders in women’s hockey. Known for her quick reflexes, excellent positioning, and composure under pressure, she has made significant contributions to both her club teams and the […]

Prospect Profile: Trevor Kuntar

Trevor Kuntar was born on June 20, 2001, in Buffalo, New York. Trevor’s father, Les, was a goaltender in the NHL and played six games for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1993-94 season. Trevor’s brother, Cameron, is also a goaltender playing for NCAA Division 3 Chatham University. Trevor is a forward who played two seasons […]

Player Profile: Steven Stamkos

Who is Steven Stamkos? Steven Stamkos was born on February 7, 1990, in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 194 pounds, Stamkos is widely regarded as one of the premier forwards in the NHL. His journey to the top of professional hockey is marked by his scoring ability, leadership qualities, and numerous accolades. […]

Player Profile: Viktor Arvidsson

Welcome to Oil Country! On July 1st, Viktor Arvidsson, a right-handed winger, joined the Oilers from the LA Kings on a 2-year contract worth $4 million AAV. What makes this move interesting is that the Oilers have faced Arvidsson and the Kings in the first round of the playoffs for the past three years. Hopefully, […]

Player Profile: Joonas Korpisalo

Joonas Korpisalo was born on April 28, 1994 in Pori, Finland. Korpisalo’s father, Jari, played hockey for 20 years, including one year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and several seasons in the Finnish Liiga. Joonas played for the Jokerit club for many years through many levels in Finland. During the 2009-10 season, Korpisalo […]

Player Profile: Aliaksei Protas

23-year-old forward Aliaksei Protas recently signed a five-year, $16.875 million extension contract with the Washington Capitals. He seems excited about the opportunity, stating, “It’s a big honor. I’m so proud. This team, this organization believed in me. They give me chance to chase my dreams and to reach my dream to play in the NHL. […]

ECHL Icemen Player Spotlight: Victor Hadfield

As the offseason enters the dead zone between free agent frenzy and preseason training camps, it’s a good time to take a look at those who will be donning the Icemen sweater in the upcoming season. There are more than a few players set to return to Jacksonville, but there may be one name that […]