The men's college hockey season starts tonight, marking the beginning of a new era in the NCAA. I took a look at the 25 players that will define the season and this new landscape in Year 1 www.flohockey.tv/articles/145...
Here's a way-too-early 2026 NHL Draft board from @chrismpeters.bsky.social, including UND freshman defenseman Keaton Verhoeff: www.flohockey.tv/articles/143...
I'm in Abbotsford for the Calder Cup Finals where the Abby Canucks have a chance to close out the series on home ice tonight. More on their spectacular goalie ArtΕ«rs Ε ilovs. www.flohockey.tv/articles/143...
What a pull by @hockeyrobinson.bsky.social to bring Chris Pronger into the mix for the latest episode of Called Up: The Prospects Podcast. Was a thrill talking to one of the game's greats about so many relevant topics with a Dman set to go No. 1 in the NHL Draft. youtu.be/_b0osI3hNN0
Dan Muse is the new coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Who is he? A guy that has βquicklyβ climbed the ladder over 20 years as a coach. More on his path t.co/HShUG3p9zQ
I think, in the end, there's a lot more to this move than attendance. I'm not sure that was a driving factor in the decision. It gives their expanded building a primary tenant to fill dates and keep people at the rink longer. Even if it's only a few hundred. Lots of ways to make money there.
Not many people were going to Fox Valley, either. The way I see it is that the market is never really going to get on board with junior hockey en masse. The building gets a primary tenant to fill dates and sell some concessions. If they get close to what they got in Geneva, it's a win.
After 25 years in the suburbs, the USHL's Chicago Steel are moving downtown as the Blackhawks expand Fifth Third Arena. More info on the intriguing move: www.flohockey.tv/articles/142...
ECHL Kelly Cup Finals start tonight. Is this the year the Toledo Walleye finally get over the hump and win the dang thing? www.flohockey.tv/articles/142...
It was a fairly seismic day in this new world of CHL players being eligible for the NCAA. North Dakota landed two high-end NHL Draft prospects on the same day from the same team in Cole Reschny and Keaton Verhoeff. Why these commits are making such big waves: www.flohockey.tv/articles/142...
I think it's a little too new. Harvard, obviously has some serious concerns given how that school has been targeted. It's something everyone is staying fairly aware of, but it has not paused the efforts to pursue players who will require visas. Definitely something tha tis being monitored.
I used to run from doing player comps for the NHL Draft, and I still don't really love doing it, but you just have to give the people what they want. That's what @hockeyrobinson.bsky.social and I did this week on Called Up: The Prospects Podcast youtu.be/nZtMq5oTKtQ
The Calder Cup Playoffs have reached the conference finals and @pwilliamsahl.bsky.social has a great preview for the big Eastern Conference series between Charlotte and Laval. www.flohockey.tv/articles/142...
USA Hockey is staring down history. With a chance to win its first gold medal at the IIHF Men's World Championship in 92 years, here's why it matters for the future: www.flohockey.tv/articles/142...
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You figured it would happen eventually, but itβs never seemed to work out over the entire course of my lifetimeβ¦ or my dadβs. USA will play for a gold medal at the IIHF Menβs World Championship.
I think that's appropriate at this juncture.
Been thinkin' about it. If you're here, then I probably should.
Furthermore, the U.S. hasn't won a silver medal since 1950 in the event. Now 20 minutes way from at least their best finish at a Men's World Championship in 75 years.
With Twitter down, it is my civic duty to inform you that USA is up 4-0 on host Sweden in the semifinals at the Men's World Championship -- a tournament the United States has not won since 1933.
They can't make a huge jump, but the committee could still potentially place them there if they feel it can be done without diminishing bracket integrity. They'll make some decisions based on attendance benefits if it fits.
The Hobey Baker Top 10 includes a number of high-profile prospects including recent WJC gold medalists Zeev Buium (MIN) and Ryan Leonard (WSH). Full list and notes on each finalist here: www.flohockey.tv/articles/139...
It's Conference Championship Week in men's college hockey. Take a look at how the NCAA Tournament picture looks including who's in, who is on the bubble and who needs to win out. www.flohockey.tv/articles/139...
Let's talk College Free Agents. It's not the most talented crop this year, but there are a number of players NHL teams will be talking to. Here's a list of some of the ones you should know about: www.flohockey.tv/articles/139...
Looking at USA's roster as we get set for some best-on-best hockey, what path did the best take to become the best? I examined development paths for USA's players starting with defense and goalies: www.flohockey.tv/articles/136...
PODCAST: @hockeyrobinson.bsky.social and I go deep on the Calder Trophy race and the NHL rookie class as a whole. Plus some thoughts on the NHL trade deadline and much more! Download anywhere or watch here: www.flohockey.tv/collections/...
For the second-straight year, Canada was bounced from the World Juniors in the quarterfinal. It's never happened in consecutive years. Here's why it happened now: www.flohockey.tv/articles/133...
Tonight's the night! USA vs. Canada -- The New Year's Eve Tradition returns to the #WorldJuniors. Full preview with notes on each team, what to watch for, players to watch and more www.flohockey.tv/articles/133...
USA up 2-0 on Germany after 1. Goals from James Hagens (2025) and Gabe Perreault (NYR). USA's defense looked pretty shaky throughout the period with some rough plays in transition. Could be first-game jitters, but also seemed like the weakest point of the team coming in.
If you want to keep up with USA's line combinations at the World Juniors, I'll be updating this file each game. www.flohockey.tv/articles/133...
