Now that the World Junior Championship has be completed, it’s time to evaluate how the Montreal Canadiens prospects faired this year. After last years good showing by Alex Perezhogin, Konstantin Korneev and Chris Higgins, there were high hopes that the five players we sent this year would build off the prior years success. Out of … Continue reading Habs Prospects: World Junior Review
CSKA vs Metallurg Magnitagorsk (10-30-03)
1st Period- 1st shift. (1:30 mark) #32 hits the ice. Playing LW, Kasty lines up in the defensive zone, CSKA wins face-off. Kasty circles around the front of the net, then skates up ice on the breakout going up
Every year around this time hockey fans get treated to one of the most exciting tournaments in all of hockey, as countries from all over the world send their best prospects under the age of twenty to see what nation has the top prospects, and it’s called the World Juniors. This year the Montreal Canadiens … Continue reading Habs World Junior Preview
The Habs drafted Ryan O’Byrne in the third round of the 2003 draft, 79th overall, where he played for the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCJHL. Ryan has left the Clippers to attend the University of Cornell, one of the top teams in the NCAA, and is known for it’s strong academics, and excellent hockey program. … Continue reading Interview with Ryan O’Byrne
I got the chance to speak with Cornell university assistant coach, Brent Brekke who handles the defensemen as one of his jobs. We discussed Freshman defensemen and recently drafted Ryan O’Byrne, who was selected 79th overall this summer by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round. We also discussed how the team would bounce back … Continue reading Interview with Brent Brekke
The Hamilton Bulldogs continue to play some good hockey, and the Habs AHL prospects are a major part of the teams success. Currently Hamilton sits in first place in their division, as rookie coach Doug Jarvis juggles a lineup of veterans and inexperienced rookies, and so far the team has been impressive for the most … Continue reading Habs AHL/ECHL Update 12-9
QMJHL Michael Lambert- LW. Continues to play on the top line, where he leads his team in scoring. Played for Team QMJHL vs Team Russia in the remax games. Was able to score a goal in the loss. Sadly he did not get an invite to Team Canada’s selection camp for the U-20 tournament. Leads … Continue reading Update: Junior/Euro 12-7
PEI Rocket vs Moncton Wildcats 12-3 (5-5) By Dan Linn The PEI Rocket who boast 4 of the Habs prospects, take on a division rival, and look to build on their impressive lead over the top rated Cape Breton. They have a 3 point lead as they sit in first place in their … Continue reading Game Recap: Rocket vs Wildcats (12-3)
Hamilton Bulldogs vs Toronto Roadrunners 11-28 (3-2 OT) By Dan Linn The Hamilton Bulldogs return home to face the Roadrunners in a home and home series. The Dogs are looking to take over 1st overall in the AHL with a win tonight. In net tonight, J-F Damphousse gets the nod, verse Michael Morrison … Continue reading Game Recap: Bulldogs vs Roadrunners 11-28
Hamilton Bulldogs vs the Toronto Roadrunners 11-26 (3-1) By Dan Linn The Hamilton Bulldogs visit the Toronto Roadrunners for the 1st time in team history. After being teammates last year for many of the Dogs and Roadrunners, a new season and a new team will make that all but a distant memory. The … Continue reading Game Recap: Bulldogs vs Roadrunners