Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Solid OHL seasons highlighted by playoff clash for Firebirds and Spirit

By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the second of seven off season articles representing the junior hockey leagues falling under the Midwesthockey.info umbrella. The two US Midwest-based teams in the Ontario Hockey League both had solid regular seasons which resulted in a head-to-head battle immediately in the post season.  A 36-27-3-2 regular season

Kubalik leads Hawks past Oilers in first game of Qualification series

If the voting for NHL Awards has not been completed yet, Dominik Kubalik likely helped his cause. Chicago Blackhawks’ 24-year old rookie and Calder Cup (Rookie of the Year) finalist played a key role in the team’s first game back from the pause, playing a role in five of his team’s goals in a 6-4