While the suspension originally looked to go unopposed, Patrice Cormier’s team has made an appeal, calling the season-long ban “excessive.”
The 2009-2010 World Junior Championship begins on Saturday in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Nathan Moon is again at the center of a stick-related controversy as the Frontenacs prepare for a huge Friday night dance. Meanwhile, Nick D’Agostino is showing he may have more value than your typical 7th round pick.
Wheeling Nailer Cliff Loya introduces hockey fans to the life of a minor leaguer in Faceoff Factor’s newest blog.
The season hasn’t even started yet, and won’t officially start for another week, but we’re already hearing noise from the RMU Colonials.
The Windsor Spitfires beat the Kelowna Rockets, 4-1, on Sunday to win their first ever Memorial Cup. They are also the first team to win the tournament after losing their first two games.
The Windsor Spitfires and Kelowna Rockets have emerged as the final two teams in the Memorial Cup. They’ll meet up on Sunday afternoon to decide the tournament. Check inside for times, broadcast information, and players to watch.
The four team field is set for the round robin tournament that will decide the best team in Canadian junior hockey.
Penguins prospect Eric Tangradi had a monster game for Belleville last night where he netted four goals and added an assist in a 5-2 Belleville victory. Video inside.
An update on the WHL playoffs first round.
The OHL is through the first round as well, here’s a look at the all the series.
A look at the QMJHL playoffs in a series that looks in at playoffs from around the world.
Eric Tangradi and the Sudbury Wolves trade blows in a back to back start to the playoffs and CPZ earns some hardware in preparation for a playoff series against Prince George.
Nathan Moon finishes the year with 6 points in his last 3 games and Keven Veilleux has started playing to his potential despite fighting injury.
Just last week we showed Penguins fans a video of prospect Nathan Moon getting attacked at the hands of Oshawa’s James Delory. Moon has continued to play with an edge, sparking another incident this weekend. Check inside for the story, including video.
The Memorial Cup’s schedule is uncorked, while a former WHL bench boss gets his big shot, and a familiar face continues to dominate.
Central Scouting’s mid-terms released, Schenn improves his draft stock, and Penguin prospect Grant rises up after trade from Saint John to Shawinagan.
A big month for Evander Kane, a smooth transition for Tavares, and a step in the right direction for the Memorial Cup.
Last week, the OHL trade deadline came and went with Penguins prospect Nathan Moon staying in Kingston despite a whirl of rumors that he would be dealt away from the Frontenacs. It is now up to Nathan Moon to impact his fate and make the most of his time on a basement-dwelling Kingston squad
John Tavares has been traded to the London Knights along with Michael Del Zotto for a hefty return.
The drive for five is complete with Canada’s 5-1 win over Sweden.
John Tavares probably has a lot on his mind already, being as his team is about to face Sweden in maybe the biggest game of his life later on tonight. Just hours before puck-drop, word is coming in from Sportsnet that Tavares will be leaving his junior home for four seasons, and will be on his way to London, Ontario.
TSN, however, is less certain.
And then there were two.
The United States and Czech Republic are knocked out, while Slovakia and Russia advance to the semifinals.
Four games are played to close out the round robin at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Now, the focus turns to the crossover quarterfinals
Sweden and Canada come out on top at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ontario.
Four games were played in Ontario, and unlike the day before, there some very entertaining matches at the IIHF World Junior Championship.
Two blowouts at the IIHF World Junior Championship.
A roundup of the day’s events at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Check inside for coverage of the four games played on the tournament’s first day of competition.
Four games will take place today in Ottawa, Ontario on the first day of competition in the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championships.
Canada looking like a juggernaut, while one player is exiled due to injury, and information is released on the televising of the IIHF WJC.
Colborne making a good impression in Denver, Notre Dame out to avenge last season’s bitter end, and college hockey takes a break.
Penguins prospect Casey Pierro-Zabotel has moved to second in scoring among WHL players. Check out the story inside.
The WJC are looming, and rosters are coming out.
Canada opens its WJC selection camp, while a new arena opens up in Ontario, and Canada has a new number one team.
Tavares cranks it up, one goalie looks like a brick wall, and some new teams join the Mosaik Mastercard Top 10.
A young star named captain in Kingston, Hockey Canada makes an announcement, and some tough love in the “Q”.
One elite team is denied a potentially huge boost, a trade in the WHL, and the Mosaik Mastercard Rankings for Week 11.
A legend’s number retired in Oshawa, the Canada-Russia Challenge is over, and a young goalie opens eyes in the QMJHL.
A local player stands out, and the incumbent number one team refuses to relinquish its ranking.
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