World Juniors set to begin
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Saturday December 26, 2009
The 2009-2010 World Junior Championship begins on Saturday in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Penguins in the Olympics?
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Sunday December 13, 2009
Aside from the obvious choices, what Penguins could be dark-horse candidates to represent the team in Vancouver in February?
Guerin's effort must improve
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday November 28, 2009
The veteran has fallen on hard times recently, playing like a shadow of his former self. Problems are on the way if he doesn’t shape up.
Profile: Alex Velischek
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Tuesday October 6, 2009
A brief look at prospect Alex Velischek, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Alexander Pechurskiy
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Tuesday October 6, 2009
A brief look at prospect Alexander Pechurski, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Joey Haddad
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Tuesday October 6, 2009
A brief look at prospect Joey Haddad, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Joe Vitale
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Saturday October 3, 2009
A brief look at prospect Joe Vitale, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Tim Wallace
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Saturday October 3, 2009
A brief look at prospect Tim Wallace, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Robert Bortuzzo
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Saturday October 3, 2009
A brief look at prospect Robert Bortuzzo, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Nick Johnson
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Tuesday September 29, 2009
A brief look at prospect Nick Johnson, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Profile: Alex Goligoski
Alex Kirshner | Penguin Prospects
Tuesday September 29, 2009
A brief look at prospect Alex Goligoski, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Part 2: Stanley Cup Refill?
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday September 10, 2009
With the Pens’ Stanley Cup championship won this past June comes a jumbo-sized target on their backs that can be seen from a mile away. Not only are the Penguins now “the team to beat,” but there are several other variables that will make things particularly difficult in order to repeat.
Why Not Tangradi?
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday August 15, 2009
With Max Talbot out of the lineup recovering from shoulder surgery, there’s a vacancy at right wing on Evgeni Malkin’s line. The Penguins’ best option to take over in that spot is power forward prospect Eric Tangradi.
Champion Penguins set parade for monday
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday June 13, 2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the City of Pittsburgh will hold a victory parade in downtown Pittsburgh on Monday.
Spitfires secure Memorial Cup with 4-1 win
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Sunday May 24, 2009
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.
Windsor and Kelowna to meet in Memorial Cup Finals
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Saturday May 23, 2009
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.
Penguins promote five players for stretch drive
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Sunday May 17, 2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled Chris Minard, Jeff Taffe, and Dustin Jeffrey, John Curry and Ben Lovejoy from Wilkes Barre/Scranton of the AHL.
Memorial Cup field set
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Wednesday May 13, 2009
The four team field is set for the round robin tournament that will decide the best team in Canadian junior hockey.
Penguins need to play physical, stay smart
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday April 30, 2009
Against the Capitals, playing a hard nosed brand of hockey and staying out of the penalty box are both necessities. The Penguins need to make sure that those two factors are not mutually exclusive.
Young Jackets, Blues get a cold, hard taste of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Alex Kirshner | National Hockey League
Wednesday April 22, 2009
The Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues came out of relative anonymity to earn berths in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As these two squads have learned, the ride there is slightly less difficult than the actual postseason games.
Carcillo suspended one game, Stevens fined
Alex Kirshner | National Hockey League
Thursday April 16, 2009
Philadelphia winger Daniel Carcillo has been suspended by the league for game two of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff round after making head contact on Maxime Talbot with time winding down in game one. Head coach John Stevens was also fined ten thousand dollars.
Isles take top selection at NHL Draft Lottery
Alex Kirshner | NHL Entry Draft
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Amid a season of turmoil both on and off the ice, the New York Islanders have gotten the break they so desperately needed.
Penguins and Flyers set to renew hostilities
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Sunday April 12, 2009
The Pens and Flyers are about to pick up where they left off.
Goodbye (For Now)
Alex Kirshner | Faceoff Factor News
Wednesday February 18, 2009
When I sent Matt an email in August of 2008 inquiring about an open position on FF to write about Canadian juniors, I expected to get a bit of jump start on what I still hope is a long career in journalism. As it turns out, my experience here was much more than just a stepping stone.
AHL Game 52 Preview: Lake Erie Monsters @ WB/S Penguins
Alex Kirshner | WBS "Baby" Penguins
Tuesday February 10, 2009
The Lake Erie Monsters visit the Penguins.
Juniors News and Notes
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday February 2, 2009
The Memorial Cup’s schedule is uncorked, while a former WHL bench boss gets his big shot, and a familiar face continues to dominate.
Juniors News and Notes
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday January 19, 2009
Central Scouting’s mid-terms released, Schenn improves his draft stock, and Penguin prospect Grant rises up after trade from Saint John to Shawinagan.
Sabourin Traded To Oilers for Mathieu Garon
Alex Kirshner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday January 17, 2009
Ryan Stone and a 2011 fourth round pick also headed west.
Juniors News and Notes
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday January 12, 2009
A big month for Evander Kane, a smooth transition for Tavares, and a step in the right direction for the Memorial Cup.
Tavares Officially Dealt
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Thursday January 8, 2009
John Tavares has been traded to the London Knights along with Michael Del Zotto for a hefty return.
Canada Wins Gold With Triumph Over Sweden
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday January 5, 2009
The drive for five is complete with Canada’s 5-1 win over Sweden.
Tavares Traded To London Prior To Gold Medal Game?
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday January 5, 2009
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.
World Juniors Roundup: January 3rd
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Saturday January 3, 2009
And then there were two.
World Juniors Roundup: January 2nd
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Friday January 2, 2009
The United States and Czech Republic are knocked out, while Slovakia and Russia advance to the semifinals.
World Juniors Roundup: December 31st
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Wednesday December 31, 2008
Four games are played to close out the round robin at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Now, the focus turns to the crossover quarterfinals
World Juniors Roundup: December 29th
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday December 29, 2008
Sweden and Canada come out on top at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ontario.
World Juniors Roundup: December 28th
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Monday December 29, 2008
Four games were played in Ontario, and unlike the day before, there some very entertaining matches at the IIHF World Junior Championship.
World Juniors Roundup: December 27th
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Sunday December 28, 2008
Two blowouts at the IIHF World Junior Championship.
World Juniors Roundup: December 26th
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Saturday December 27, 2008
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.
World Juniors begin today with four games
Alex Kirshner | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)
Friday December 26, 2008
Four games will take place today in Ottawa, Ontario on the first day of competition in the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championships.
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