World Juniors: Analysis of day one performances by Tri-State draftees
The World Junior Championship started Sunday, Dec. 26, with four games on the slate. Finland opened the event with a 3-1 win over Germany, followed…
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In trying times, Nick Abruzzese went back to his roots with North Jersey Avalanche
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.— It happened so fast that most fans at the Traverse City Prospects tournament missed it. Maple Leafs prospect Nick Abruzzese (Slate Hill,…Read More
Hangin’ out with … Tyce Thompson
New York Hockey Journal's Leo Scaglione Jr. catches up with former Providence College standout and Oyster Bay, N.Y., native Tyce Thompson coming off his 2021…
Ross Colton takes on supporting role with Tampa Bay Lightning
It took a few years, but left wing Ross Colton finally made it to the NHL, and now the Robbinsville, N.J., native is seeking to…
College roundup: Shane Pinto, Spencer Knight ink NHL deals
North Dakota sophomore forward Shane Pinto made it official on Thursday, signing his first professional contract and forgoing his remaining NCAA eligibility. Pinto, a 2019…
At the Buzzer: Dryden’s ‘The Game’ never has been more on point
The reality that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on kids playing hockey this season reveals a glaring shortcoming in the game’s development:…
A career retrospective with ex-Sabres, Devils player Drew Stafford
“When adversity hits, you need people in your dressing room who have been through it, and this is a player who’s a high character leader.…
Hangin’ out with … Jack Hughes
Teams: New Jersey Devils, U.S. NTDP Hometown: Orlando, Fla. | Pos.: Center | Shoots: Left | Size: 5-10, 170 | Age: 18 Notable: Selected first…
Staten Island’s Labanc primed for enhanced role with Sharks
Kevin Labanc is banking on himself to take the next step in his hockey career. Fresh off his third National Hockey League season, in which…
Princeton senior Max Veronneau looks to make one more playoff push
Three years ago, Max Veronneau was just a hockey player from Ottawa skating for the Gloucester Rangers in the Central Canada Hockey League. Fast forward…
Hangin’ out with … Carolina Hurricanes’ RW Lee Stempniak
Notable: Selected 148th overall by St. Louis in the 2003 NHL draft. Has totaled 469 points (203-266-469) in 909 regular-season games and six points (3-3-6)…
