Windsor Spitfires Player Passes Away

C.J. "Stoosh" Jiuliante | Juniors

Monday February 18, 2008

Gone way, way too soon…

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Otter Tracking: Turning a Corner?

C.J. "Stoosh" Jiuliante | Juniors

Tuesday November 6, 2007

The first six weekends of the 2007-08 season have been choppier than the Lake Erie waters in November for the Erie Otters hockey team. Incidents both on and off the ice have left the rebuilding franchise reeling to a point. But thanks to a coaching change and the healthy return of a few key players, things may start turning around for the struggling franchise.

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Cape Breton Off To Dominating Start In QMJHL

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Wednesday October 31, 2007

Cape Breton, despite losing key players to the NHL, is off to a blistering pace in the Q.

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Otter Tracking: Dealing with the (ex-)Devil

C.J. "Stoosh" Jiuliante | Juniors

Monday October 29, 2007

After a nine-game losing streak marred with inconsistent and undisciplined play, NHL ’94 legend Peter Sidorkiewicz was relieved today of his duties as head coach of the Erie Otters. The Otters tapped a somewhat-familiar name to replace Sidorkiewicz.

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Erie Otters Hire New Head Coach

Andrew Chiappazzi | Juniors

Monday October 29, 2007

Otters GM Sherry Bassin shuffles coaching staff, brings in NHL experience.

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The John Tavares Saga Continuing and Confusing

Michael Farkas | Juniors

Thursday October 25, 2007

An in-depth look at the latest NHL drama starring John Tavares. What does the NHL CBA have to say about this? Are the scenarios laid out in The Star article feasible?

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Maple Leafs Make Strange Move

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Thursday October 25, 2007

The Maple Leafs are attempting to skip ahead two years. How? Read about it inside.

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Otter Tracking

C.J. "Stoosh" Jiuliante | Juniors

Thursday October 4, 2007

In one of our first large-scale series (because we’re sick like that), Faceoff Factor is going to track the rebuilding of the Erie Otters from OHL doormat to potential OHL title contender. Why? Well, because Stoosh grew up in Erie and this will give everyone a chance to see what the fuss is about over Erie. Plus, Peter Sidorkiewicz coaches the Otters. And did I mention it takes place in Erie? You can’t write a better script.

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Angelo Esposito Returns To Quebec in QMJHL Game Of The Week

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Saturday September 29, 2007

Faceoff Factor’s first QMJHL Game of the Week: Find out who Espo will be playing with this year and how the the Remparts faired as they faced off against the Rimouski Oceanic at home. There were several 07/08 prospects and NHL prospects in this high scoring affair.

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Casey Pierro-Zabotel Fails To Meet Academic Requirements

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Monday September 17, 2007

Casey Pierro-Zabotel will be returning to the BCHL after failing to to meet academic requirements at Michigan Tech.

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Otter Tracking

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Wednesday September 12, 2007

Faceoff Factor presents “The Erie Otters Project.” This year we’ll track some of the OHL team’s star players with game recaps, exclusive interviews and player profiles as they attempt to bring their team back to respectability in the OHL.

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Super-Series Brings Two Youngsters To Forefront

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Monday September 10, 2007

With the domination of Russia at the hands of Canada in the recent Super Series, two young talents have made their way to the top of the prospect world. Find out who they are and what lies ahead for each of them.

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Keep An Eye Out For...

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Sunday September 9, 2007

It might not feel like it, but hockey is right around the corner. The start of a new season brings new hopes and dreams for draft-eligible CHL youngsters. Here, we look ahead at a few kids who are poised to make a run at a top 5 spot this coming season

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Pittsburgh Has A New Junior Team

Matt Bodenschatz | Juniors

Saturday September 1, 2007

The Pittsburgh Enforcers, a new team in the AEHL, will call Pittsburgh home as they enter into their inaugural season this fall.

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Weighing In On Luca Caputi

Jesse Marshall | Juniors

Thursday August 30, 2007

Our friend from NHL Draft Buzz chimes in on the selection of Luca Caputi by the Penguins in the 4th round (#111 overall) as we examine this pick a little bit closer. Click below for the story.

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Sutter's on the move

David | Juniors

Thursday July 12, 2007

The Red Deer Rebels announced the resignation of Brent Sutter today then immediately replaced him with brother Brian. Is Brent on his way to his first NHL head coaching position?

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NCAA vs. CHL - How young is too young?

| Juniors

Tuesday July 10, 2007

The NCAA vs. CHL debate is a hot one, new CHL writer Dave Hahn takes a look at the darker side of recruiting.

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