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
Indy Fuel, ECHL affiliate of the American Hockey League’s Rockford Ice Hogs and the Chicago BlackHawks of the NHL, added a pair of rookies to its roster on Thursday (Sept. 7, 2017). Jack Burton, a 24-year-old defenseman from Maryland and Darby Llewellyn, a 21-year-old winger from Ann Arbor, MI both signed on Thursday with the
SAGINAW, MI (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit). – General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Monday (Aug. 7, 2017) the Saginaw Spirit have hired Troy Smith as the team’s eighth Head Coach in franchise history. “We are very pleased to announce that Troy Smith will be taking over as the next Head Coach of the Saginaw Spirit,” said Drinkill.
CALGARY, Alta. – Twelve coaches have been selected to lead Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team and Canada’s national men’s under-17 teams throughout development and selection camps, and 2017 events, including Ryan Oulahen from the Flint Firebirds. Paul McFarland (Richmond Hill, Ont./Kingston, OHL) will return as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team,
Toronto, ON (Courtesy Ontario Hockey League) – The Ontario Hockey League today (May 17, 2017) announced the All-Star teams for the 2016-17 OHL season. Red Tilson Trophy winner Alex DeBrincat of the Erie Otters headlines the First Team All-Stars at right wing after leading the league in scoring with 127 points in 63 games. This
The first season for the Flint Firebirds was tumultuous to say the least. However, if the first month of the Ontario Hockey League season is any indication, the Firebirds could make a big impression on the league this season. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a guy like Ryan Moore in the lineup. The
