Jesper Bratt had just finished his first exhibition game of the 2017-18 season. Unassuming, unimposing, he was standing at his stall in the dressing room, taking off his equipment, with no media member near him for several minutes. The 19-year-old left wing had signed with the Ontario Hockey … [Read more...]
Battle-tested Scott Mayfield fighting for everyday role
Scott Mayfield has been fighting since he was a kid. Fighting his older brother. Opponents. For respect. For ice time. You name it, he’s fought it. It should come as no surprise then that Mayfield is as battle-tested as a person can be, owning a solid-as-a-rock mentality to go along with a … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Worcester Railers’ LW Frankie DiChiara
Notable: Scored the first GWG in Railers’ history in the club’s inaugural game Oct. 14 vs. Manchester. Spent past four campaigns with Yale (2013-17), totaling 72 points (30-42-72) in 128 games. As a senior, he skated in 31 games, recording 21 points (10-11-21) and earning the John Poinier Award as … [Read more...]
Texas Forever: Blake Coleman and Stefan Noesen share a Lone Star bond
Playing pond hockey is a rite of passage for many hockey players. Blake Coleman and Stefan Noesen are two exceptions, because of one geographic reason. Both were born and raised in Plano, Texas, just northeast of Dallas. For the pair of future New Jersey Devils forwards, the street was home when it … [Read more...]
Once upon a time, skating wasn’t Nick Leddy’s strong suit
Nick Leddy doesn’t remember his first time on the ice. He shouldn’t be blamed for not remembering it; after all, he was very young. But he’s been informed of it. By a direct source, too — his dad, Mike. "I hated skating then," Leddy said, before chuckling. "My dad told me I was scared and very timid … [Read more...]
Top 10 Questions answered for the 2017-18 season
The most-asked question when the Stanley Cup playoffs end is four words long: Is it October yet? Well, good news, readers. October is upon us. And with it, the return of hockey season. But this doesn’t mean there are no more questions to be pondered. In fact, it’s the opposite. Let’s pose some … [Read more...]