Defensive, offensive improvements begin long upward haul for Blue Jackets

By Jim den HollanderEditor/PublisherMidwesthockey.info This is the second of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams.The Columbus Blue Jackets may still be a few years away from breaking back through the NHL’s playoff window but they should show a marked improvement this season.The Jackets fell hard last season, a season ending

Draft lottery win could fast track Blackhawks rebuild

By Jim den HollanderEditor/PublisherMidwesthockey.infoJust when it seemed Chicago Blackhawks fans were settling in for a multi-year rebuild, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly held up the team’s logo as the winners of the Draft Lottery. As a result, the Hawks who officially wrapped up the Kane and Toews era this spring will begin the Connor Bedard

Loukus lifts Spirit to 3-2 edge against IceDogs

Courtesy Saginaw Spirit St. Catherines, Ont. – The Saginaw Spirit (13-6-1-0) were victorious over the Niagara IceDogs (4-11-3-0) with a final score of 3-2 Thursday night at the Meridian Centre in Niagara, Ontario. Zane Parekh scored his first career OHL goal and Bode Stewart netted an assist after returning from the World U17 Hockey Challenge in tonight’s win.  The