by Murray Koontz | Sep 25, 2022 | News
The Kelowna Rockets opened their 2022-23 regular season with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC. Falling behind twice, Kelowna pushed back to take a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. The Rockets...
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 | Jul 8, 2022 | News
The Washington Capitals selected Guelph Storm forward Jake Karabela with their 5th round selection, 149th overall at the 2022 NHL Draft. Karabela had 12 goals, 33 assists and 45 points in 68 games for the Guelph Storm (OHL) in 2021-22, his rookie season of...
by Murray Koontz | Jun 5, 2022 | News
Guelph Storm forward and 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Jake Karabela showed his athleticism at the 2022 NHL scouting combine this past weekend. The Storm forward was a top performer in three drills that scouts had the athletes perform. Pull Ups – Athlete does as many...
by Murray Koontz | Jun 2, 2022 | News
A total of 23 OHL players were invited to this week’s 2022 NHL Scouting Combine taking place at HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. The NHL Scouting Combine provides prospects an opportunity to put their fitness and strength attributes on display, in addition to a...