Category Archives: Prospect Watch

Kaapo Kakko leads Finland to 3-1 win over Denmark

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

Kaapo Kakko continues to roll in the IIHF World Championships. The 18-year old right wing led Finland to a 3-1 win over Denmark in Slovakia earlier today. He was involved in all three goals. After Mortin Madsen put Denmark ahead … Continue reading →

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Kaapo Kakko shows off skills in Finland overtime loss to USA

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Earlier today in Slovakia, Team USA defeated Finland 3-2 in overtime at the IIHF World Championships. Dylan Larkin got the winner with a nice snipe from the right circle during three-on-three. He took full advantage of a missed interference call … Continue reading →

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Kaapo Kakko is lighting up the Worlds

Posted on May 11, 2019 by

The World Championships is only two days old. Already, Kaapo Kakko is taking it by storm. The projected number two pick has scored five goals in two Finland wins. He followed up a two goal performance in a 3-1 Suomi … Continue reading →

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Keeping track of the WJC 2019

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

In case you’re not up to speed, the 2019 World Junior Championship is here. Three days of preliminary action have already been completed. This year’s marquis hockey prospect event is taking place in Vancouver. Games can be seen on NHL … Continue reading →

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Sweden the better team in semifinal 4-2 win over USA

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

HOW SWEDE IT IS: Sweden scores three goals in just over 2:30 in the third period en route to a 4-2 victory over USA to advance to the gold medal game at the #WorldJuniors. https://t.co/V5jJQ7TxRg #TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/TXdy03DySB — SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) … Continue reading →

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World Juniors rolls on with dramatic USA shootout win over Canada outdoors

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

The 2018 World Junior Championship is underway in host city Buffalo at KeyBank Center. As usual, it consists of two groups comprising of five countries totaling 10. In round robin play, the top four in each group advance to the … Continue reading →

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WJC2017: USA wins gold in a 5-4 shootout win over Canada

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

Originally posted on Hockey Prospects Plus:
American Glory: Team USA takes the championship photo after edging Canada in a memorable final prevailing 5-4 in a shootout at the IIHF U20 World Junior Championship in Montreal. AP Photo via Getty Images…

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Blandisi and Boucher contributions provide rare offensive spark from Devils pipeline

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

Reid Boucher tossing a puck to the crowd after being named the first star in New Jersey’s 4-2 win over Calgary on January 19th Since each has been called up from Albany for their latest stints in the NHL, Devils … Continue reading →

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Should Mackenzie Blackwood’s questionable behavior concern Devils fans?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by

    During last June’s NHL Entry Draft, the first for general manager Ray Shero’s New Jersey administration, many Devils fans were left scratching their head when New Jersey selected goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood with an early second round selection. The … Continue reading →

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A glimpse into junior hockey and the QMJHL

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

  Acadie-Bathurst Titan @ Saint John Sea Dogs – Harbour Station; Saint John, New Brunswick   Those of us that live in the American Northeast are lucky enough to be surrounded by major professional sports teams. In the corridor between … Continue reading →

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