Grand Forks, North Dakota, felt familiar to Keaton Verhoeff. The people, the hometown feel, and the hockey heartbeat reminded him of where he grew up, and the University of North…
The Dallas Stars have not spent many first-round picks in recent years. When they used pick No. 29 in 2024 on a right-shot Finn, Emil Hemming, they invested in a…
With the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) seeing its teams close to wrapping up the 2025-26 preseason, there are plenty of players who are eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. The…
The Saskatoon Blades are gearing up for an exciting season in 2025-26. The team’s core remains practically unchanged from last season; Evan Gardner will return as the Blades’ starter, Hunter…
When I sat down to do an early check on Finland’s 2026 draft class, I started with the Oscar Hemming buzz. His move to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) means…
When I sat down to do an early check on Finland’s 2026 draft class, I started with the Oscar Hemming buzz. His move to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) means…
Every year, a phenomenal talent enters the hockey world. Last summer, it was Maddox Schultz. “He’s built like Sidney Crosby,” said Todd Ripplinger, a scout with the Moose Jaw Warriors.…
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is the unofficial kick-off to the NHL Draft, as it’s the first time many of the projected top prospects will get to show off their skills…
The 2026 NHL Draft season is already under way with the completion of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. For just the second time in their history at the tournament, Team USA…