by Murray Koontz | Aug 12, 2022 | News
From Mike Stephens, The Hockey News Owen Tippett hasn’t had time for Netflix this off-season. Not with what’s at stake. “I haven’t really been able to start any shows because I’ve just been so busy being back in the gym,” said Tippett with a laugh. “I’m sure there are...
by Murray Koontz | Aug 10, 2022 | News
From Bill Meltzer @billmeltzer / philadelphiaflyers.com The rescheduled 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship in Edmonton gets underway on August 9 and will run through the gold medal and bronze medal games on Aug. 20. The original...
by Murray Koontz | Aug 10, 2022 | News
Markus Phillips has signed a one-year contract with Porin Ässät in Finland’s prestigous Liiga for the 2022-2023 season. Phillips spent the previous season with the Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets organizations playing for the Ontario Reign and Manitoba Moose...
by Murray Koontz | Aug 7, 2022 | News
RED DEER, Alta. – Canada won its 23rd summer under-18 gold medal, downing Sweden 4-1 in the gold medal game Saturday night at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The game was a rematch of the 2018 final in Edmonton, Alta., also a win for the Canadians. The unbeaten run in...
by Murray Koontz | Aug 5, 2022 | News
After locking up Group A with an undefeated 3-0-0 record, Canada stormed past Finland, 4-1, in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Semi-Finals to earn their place in the Gold Medal Game. Canadian forward Andrew Cristall tallied another highlight assist with his stellar play...
by Murray Koontz | Aug 4, 2022 | News
Canada confirmed its place as Group A winners following a 3-0 victory over Sweden Wednesday at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Canadians took the lead 3:29 into the first period and held a 1-0 advantage through 20 minutes, outshooting the Swedes 17-6. Andrew Cristall...