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Junior Hockey Magazine
Junior Hockey Magazine is a weekly Podcast & syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian junior hockey. Despite the Covid 19 crisis, we are pleased to be back on air each week to bring you the insight, news from the players, coaches and league executives from junior hockey across Canada!
Host Gino Reda of TSN, along with our cast of expert hockey journalists from across the country give listeners the latest news and insights to the personalities of Canada’s game. The topics: World Junior Championships, the CHL - key players & coaches, the CJHL, NHL Draft prospects, and of course, the latest updates on how the Covid Crisis continues to effect the sport of hockey across Canada.
On this week’s podcast, it’s our season finale of our 31st season of the show!! We’ll recap the year that was and preview a busy summer across the hockey world with CHL President Dan Mackenzie, Hockey Canada President and CEO Scott Smith, and CJHL President Brent Ladds!! Plus, our Director of Scouting Craig Button will join us for a mock draft! All that and more, this week on our season finale of 7-Eleven Jr Hockey Magazine.
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On this week’s show, NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings! So who’s impressed the scouts the most? We’ll discuss that and much more with the man behind the list, Dan Marr the Director of Central Scouting! The Montreal Canadiens won the Draft Lottery earlier in the week! So, what kind of an impact can consensus first overall pick Shane Wright make in the NHL next season? We’ll be joined by Craig Button. Plus, the Summerside Western Capitals are Maritime JR Hockey League Champions and are heading to Estevan to play in the Centennial Cup. We go 1 on 1 with Western Capitals head coach and GM Billy McGuigan in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, he’s the top rated QMJHL forward for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Quebec Remparts power forward Nathan Gaucher. We’ve moved onto the 2nd round of the playoffs in both the OHL and WHL! We’ll discuss some of the top prospects still playing with Our Director of Scouting Craig Button! Plus, the Northern Ontario JR Hockey League final is underway between the Soo Thunderbirds and Hearst Lumberjacks. We’ll chat with NOJHL Commissioner Rob Mazzuca, who’s also the CJHL’s Chair of the Board.
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On this week’s show, He’s the second rated QMJHL D-man for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Maveric Lamoureux of the Drummondville Voltiguers, who’s already 6’7!!! The World Under 18 Championship is wrapping up in Germany! So who are some of the players who have impressed the most? We’ll discuss that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button who’s covering the tournament on location for TSN.
Plus, the Centennial Cup is just under a month away from kicking off in Estevan, Saskatchewan! We’ll chat with tournament co-chairman and Estevan Bruins president Josh Biggs in our CJHL Report.
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On this week's show, Hockey Canada has officially announced the return of the World JR and Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Alberta this Summer! We have the latest!! But first? Team Canada’s quest to win back-to-back gold medals at the World Under 18 Championship gets underway this weekend! We’ll discuss Canada’s roster with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He helped the Winnipeg Ice get the most points across the entire CHL this season and is expected to be a top 10 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with sniper Conor Geekie. The Flin Flon Bombers are looking for their first Saskatchewan JR Hockey League title since 1993! We’ll chat with their head coach and GM Mike Reagan in our CJHL Report.
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On this week's show, he’s one of the top two-way blue liners available for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Gatineau Olympiques D-man Noah Warren, who’s already 6’5 and over 210 pounds! Our Director of Scouting Craig Button has released his top 50 NHL affiliated prospects! We’ll take a look at some of the players from across the CHL on his list. Plus, the Centennial Cup is just over a month away from kicking off in Estevan, Saskatchewan! We’ll discuss that and much more with Hockey Canada’s vice-president of events & properties Dean McIntosh.
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On this week’s show, he’s the second rated defenceman from the OHL for the upcoming NHL Draft and had a very impressive showing at the CHL Top Prospects Game. We go 1 on 1 with North Bay Battalion blueliner Ty Nelson. Who are some other players from the OHL who have taken big strides in their development this season? We’ll be joined by our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, making history!! Eve Gascon became the first female goaltender to win a game in the QMJHL in over 22 years! We have the latest on this remarkable story!
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On this week's show, he scored 2 points and was Team White’s player of the game at last week’s CHL Top Prospects Game. We go 1 on 1 with Moose Jaw Warriors sniper Jagger Firkus. Who are some other prospects from across the CHL who have taken big strides forward in their development this season? We’ll be joined by our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he spent four seasons playing in the Q and 10 years playing professionally in the AHL, ECHL and in Europe. Now? He’s the head coach and GM of the Red Lake Miners of the SIJHL. We’ll chat with Geoff Walker in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, the CHL Top Prospects Game is now behind us! So who were some of the players who impressed the most? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He’s the second ranked OHL forward for the NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Mississauga Steelheads sniper Luca Del Bel Belluz. Plus, we’ll chat with CJHL President Brent Ladds about the return of the Centennial Cup!
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On this week's show, he’s the number 1 rated WHL defenceman for the upcoming NHL Draft and will be one of the captains in next week’s CHL Top Prospects Game in Kitchener. We go 1 on 1 with Denton Mateychuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Speaking of the CHL Top Prospects Game, our Director of Scouting Craig Button will join us to discuss some of the other highly rated draft eligible defensemen who will be playing next week in Kitchener. He’s been a scorekeeper since he was 16 years old and has worked three Olympics, including the historic gold medal game back in 2010 in Vancouver! We’ll chat with long-time Northern Ontario JR Hockey League scorekeeper Randy Pascal in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, he’s the number 1 rated North American goalie for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan! Speaking of between the pipes, Brennan will be one of the four goalies playing in the CHL Top Prospects Game, which is less than two weeks away in Kitchener! We’ll discuss that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he was selected 12th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs back in the 1989 NHL Draft. Now? He’s the head coach and general manager of the Ontario JR Hockey League’s Pickering Panthers. We’ll chat with Rob Pearson in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, the IIHF has banned Russia and Belarus from participation in every age category and in all competitions until further notice! We have all the latest news and reaction on this developing story. He’s the top rated QMJHL skater for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Gatineau Olympiques D-man Tristan Luneau, who will be playing in the CHL Top prospects Game later this month. Plus, he was drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2002 and spent time playing professionally in the AHL, ECHL and all over Europe. Now? He’s the head coach of the Ontario JR Hockey League’s Toronto JR Canadiens. We’ll chat with Vince Bellissimo in our CJHL Report!
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On this week’s show, he’s been passed over in back to back NHL Drafts. Now? He’s been one of the best players across the country and is leading the WHL in scoring! We go 1 on 1 with Saskatoon Blades sniper Kyle Crnkovic. Speaking of the ‘Dub, our Director of Scouting Craig Button will drop by to assess some of the top WHL talent heading into the upcoming NHL Draft. Plus,we’ll chat with Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson, who just coached his 1000th career game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League!!!
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On this week's show, top of his class — Shane Wright is the projected 1st overall pick for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with the Kingston Frontenacs superstar, who’s been one of the best players in the CHL since the start of the New Year! Wright will be headlining the upcoming CHL Top Prospects Game in Kitchener. But who are some of the other top draft eligible players from across the country who will be playing in the game? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, after almost 60 days off the ice due to COVID, the Maritime JR Hockey League is back playing games! We’ll chat with Fredericton Red Wings head coach and general manager Kyle McAllister in our CJHL Report.
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On this week's show, game on!!! The CHL Top Prospects Game has been rescheduled for March 23rd in Kitchener!! We’ll discuss that and much more with longtime OHL Commissioner David Branch! The QMJHL returned to action over the weekend. When could they see 100% fan capacity in their buildings? We have the latest. Plus, after nearly 2 months off the ice due to a COVID layoff, the Central Canadian Hockey League is also back playing games! We go 1 on 1 with Pembroke Lumber Kings owner, head coach and general manager Alex Armstrong.
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On this week's show, he was the first ever defenceman to score a hat-trick for Team Canada at the World JR. Now? He’s getting ready to represent our nation, but this time at the Olympics!!! We go 1 on 1 Buffalo Sabres prospect Owen Power. After a 7 week layoff, the QMJHL is back this weekend! We have the latest on this situation. Plus, The Northern Ontario JR Hockey League is also returning after a COVID layoff. We’ll chat with Powassan Voodoos general manager and president of hockey operations Chris Dawson!
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On this week's show, he’s the highest rated skater from the ‘Dub heading into the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Winnipeg Ice sniper Matthew Savoie. Golden Glory - Canada’s Men’s team has been announced for the Olympics next month in Beijing!! We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he helped the University of Alberta Golden Bears win FIVE national championships! Now? He’s the head coach and general manager of the Alberta JR Hockey League’s Drayton Valley Thunder. We’ll be joined by Eric Thurston in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, The QMJHL has delayed its return to play to February 1st at the earliest. So will they be able to play a full 68 game schedule? How about fans in the stands? We go 1 on 1 with QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau. Speaking of the Q, the Saint John Sea Dogs will be hosting the Memorial Cup in June! We’ll chat about that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, they’re the only First Nations owned and operated JR A hockey team in Canada! We’ll be joined by Waywayseecappo Wolverines head coach and general manager Taylor Harnett in our CJHL Report.
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On this week's show, NHL Central Scouting has released its mid-term rankings!! So who’s impressed the most during the first half of the season? We’ll go 1 on 1 with Dan Marr, the Director of NHL Central Scouting. COVID-19 continues to cause postponements right across the country. We have the latest on this situation! The Centennial Cup is scheduled to be played this year for the first time since 2019! We’ll chat with Jason Tatarnic, the head coach and GM of the host Estevan Bruins in our CJHL Report.
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As COVID cases continue to climb, what’s the latest with JR leagues across the country? We have much more on this developing situation. He became the first 16 year old to EVER score four goals in a World JR game for Canada! We go 1 on 1 with Regina Pats “exceptional” sniper Connor Bedard! He won the CJHL coach of the year last season, and his sister is Marie-Phillipe Poulin, one of the best female hockey players in the world! We’ll chat with P-A Poulin, the head coach and general manager of the Quebec AAA Junior Hockey League's Condors du Cégep Beauce -Appalaches in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s podcast, the rest of the World JR Championship has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19! We have the latest on this situation. Plus, we’ll look ahead to 2022 as we hope to see national championships return in both the CHL with the Memorial Cup and the CJHL with the Centennial Cup! All that and more, this week on our 2021 year in review edition of 7-Eleven Jr Hockey Magazine.
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On this week’s show, the World JR Championship will be played at 50% fan capacity because of the on-going spread of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant. We’ll discuss that and much more with Team Canada head coach Dave Cameron. The QMJHL has paused its season until January 7th due to the Omicron variant. We’ll have much more on this developing situation. Plus He won two Telus Cups as a head coach in Red Deer. Now? He’s the owner, president and head coach of the Alberta JR Hockey League’s Blackfalds Bulldogs! We’ll chat with Doug Quinn in our CJHL Report.
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On this week's show, He spent the first part of the season playing in the Winnipeg Jets organization. Now? He’s Team Canada’s only returning forward at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with sniper Cole Perfetti. Connor Bedard will be the seventh 16 year old to represent our nation at the World JR, joining some very elite company! We’ll discuss the exceptional superstar with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he’s spent time scouting in both the O and the Q. Now? He’s the head coach and general manager of the Trenton Golden Hawks. We’ll chat with Peter Goulet in our CJHL Report
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On this week's show, Team Canada’s national JR team selection camp is underway! So who are some of the top candidates to lead the way at both ends of the ice? We have the latest! He was selected in the 1st round, 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in July’s NHL Draft. Now? Many believe he’ll be Canada’s starting goalie this Christmas. We go 1 on 1 with Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Sebastian Cossa. The Red Lake Miners of Superior International Junior Hockey League are hosting the Dudley-Hewitt Cup in May! We’ll discuss that and much more with SIJHL commissioner Darrin Nicholas in our CJHL Report.
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Team Canada has announced it’s national JR team selection camp roster! So who are some of the favourites to play for our nation at the World JR? We have the latest. He just spent time playing in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks. Now? He’s back in the OHL with the Peterborough Petes and many believe he’ll be one of Team Canada’s top forwards this Christmas. We go 1 on 1 with Mason McTavish! The Central Canadian Hockey League continues to be one of the top developmental leagues across the country! We’ll chat with commissioner Kevin Abrams in our CJHL Report.
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He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 1st round of July’s NHL Draft. Now? Many believe he’ll play a big role on Team Canada’s blueline at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with Carson Lambos of the Winnipeg Ice. Kaiden Guhle is the only eligible returning D-man for our nation this Christmas. Who are some of the other top candidates to play on Canada’s backend? We’ll chat with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. The Maritime JR Hockey League will be wearing special jerseys to raise awareness of Indigenous recognition and reconciliation. We’ll discuss this and much more with league president Steve Dykeman in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, he helped our nation win gold at the Under 18’s last May. Now? He’s hoping to lead Team Canada to the top of the podium this Christmas at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with LA Kings prospect and Barrie Colts D-man Brandt Clarke. The latest edition of Craig’s List has been released! So who have been some of the top draft eligible players early this season? We’ll chat about that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He spent time playing in the WHL, ECHL, AHL and all over Europe. Now? He’s the commissioner of the Manitoba JR Hockey League! We’ll check in with Kevin Saurette in our CJHL Report.
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He led our nation to a gold medal last May at the Under 18’s. Now? He’s looking to become the first 16 year old to play for Canada at the World JR since Connor McDavid in 2014! We go 1 on 1 with Regina Pats “exceptional” sniper Connor Bedard. He was Team Canada’s captain at the 2014 World JR when McDavid was a 16 year old. Now? He’s playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. We’ll check in with Scott Laughton in this week’s edition of Where are they now. The Centennial Cup has been cancelled in back to back years due to COVID-19. But later this season, the Estevan Bruins will host Canada’s National JR A Championship! We’ll chat about that with Saskatchewan Jr Hockey League Commissioner Bill Chow in our CJHL Report!
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He helped our nation win gold at the Under 18’s last May. Now? Many believe he’s going to play a key role for Canada this Christmas at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with Arizona Coyotes prospect and Edmonton Oil Kings sniper Dylan Guenther. Who are some other forwards we should expect to lead the way up front for Team Canada at the World JR? We’ll discuss that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He spent 15 years as the head coach of the Concordia Stingers in U-Sports hockey. Now? He’s commissioner of the Quebec AAA JR Hockey League. We’ll chat with Kevin Figsby in our CJHL Report.
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Ready for Redemption — Team Canada’s quest for World JR gold is now less than 2 months away! We go 1 on 1 with returning D-man and Prince Albert Raiders captain Kaiden Guhle, who had a great showing at Montreal Canadiens training camp. Who are some other players we should expect to see patrolling Canada’s blueline this Christmas? What are the chances Guhle will wear the ‘C’ for our nation? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, the Alberta JR Hockey League is back in action! We go 1 on 1 with AJHL Commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show… NHL Central Scouting has released its “Players to Watch” List! We’ll discuss their latest rankings and much more with Dan Marr, the Director of NHL Central Scouting. So we know Kingston Frontenacs sniper Shane Wright is the projected 1st overall pick for the upcoming NHL Draft. But who are some of the other players from the CHL who could also be selected early in the 1st round? We’ll chat with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Making a Statement - Four teams from the OJHL have moved inside the top 10 of the CJHL’s national rankings! We go 1 on 1 with OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show… We’re incredibly excited to be back for our 31st season!!! Thank you to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in through all of the years!! Drop the puck!!!! After a tumultuous 18 months due to COVID-19, JR hockey is BACK from coast-to-coast across our nation! So what’s the outlook for this season? We’ll go 1 on 1 with CHL President Dan Mackenzie AND CJHL President Brent Ladds. Top of his Class — the Kingston Frontenacs have named superstar Shane Wright as their team captain. We’ll discuss the projected first overall pick for the upcoming NHL Draft with our Director of Scouting Craig Button!
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Due to COVID-19, we’ve never seen a season like this before. We’ll recap a wild year across the Canadian Hockey League with QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau and WHL Commissioner Ron Robison! The Centennial Cup had to be cancelled for the second straight year. But what are the plans for next season? We go 1 on 1 with CJHL President Brent Ladds. In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with Connor McDavid, just fourth months before he was picked first overall by the Edmonton Oilers back in 2015!
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On this week’s show, he helped our nation win gold at the World Under 18 Championship in Texas. Now? He’s expected to be a top 20 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Flint Firebirds forward Brennan Othmann. We’re down to the final four in the QMJHL! So who has the best chance to win the Presidents Cup? We have the latest. Plus, In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with 18 year old Mitch Marner, just two months before representing Team Canada at the 2016 World JR in Finland!
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He led our nation to the gold medal at the World Under 18 Championship in Texas and was the top goalie of the tournament. Now? Many believe he’ll be one of the first netminders selected in the NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Ben Gaudreau of the Sarnia Sting. The 2nd round of the Q playoffs are in full swing. Who are the favourites to win the Presidents Cup? We have the latest!In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with 18 year old Leon Draisaitl, just a few months before being selected third overall by the Edmonton Oilers back in 2014!
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Game on!!! The Under 18’s have wrapped up in Texas, the Women’s World Championship has been rescheduled for later this summer, in August and the Men’s World’s are just around the corner in Latvia! We’ll discuss all three tournaments with Scott Salmond, Hockey Canada’s VP of National Teams! Teams in the Superior International JR Hockey League were only able to play in 4 games before their season was cancelled due to COVID-19 back in March. We’ll chat with Matt Valley, the head coach of the expansion Kam River Fighting Walleye. In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with 19 year old Dan Paille, when he was the captain of our national JR team at the 2004 World JR.
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The World Under-18 Championship is in full swing in Texas! We’ll discuss the tournament, the upcoming Men’s World Championship and the cancellation of the Women’s World’s with Hockey Canada President and C-O-O Scott Smith. 8 teams in the Maritime JR Hockey League have been forced to end their season due to COVID-19 restrictions, including the Summerside Western Capitals! We’ll be joined by their head coach and assistant GM Billy McGuigan for much more on this situation! In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with 20 year old Cam Ward, just one month before winning both the WHL Player of the Year and Goaltender of the Year back in 2004!!!
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The OHL has been forced to cancel its season due to COVID-19. So how close were they to dropping the puck this year? What are their expectations for next season? We go 1 on 1 with OHL Commissioner David Branch. The WHL has announced that they’ve cancelled their playoffs after their condensed regular season is over due to COVID-19 restrictions. We have the latest on this situation. Team Canada is in Texas getting ready to play in the World Under-18 Championship! We’ll chat with “exceptional” forward and Regina Pats sniper Connor Bedard, just the third EVER double under-ager to represent Canada at the tournament, joining John Tavares and Connor McDavid.
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On this week’s show, the CHL has been forced to cancel the Memorial Cup for the second straight year due to COVID-19. So what’s next for the Canadian Hockey League? We go 1 on 1 with league President Dan Mackenzie! The BCHL has decided to opt out of the CJHL. We’ll discuss this surprising news with CJHL President Brent Ladds. In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with 19 year old Max Domi just one week before representing our nation at the 2015 World JR in Toronto and Montreal!
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He’s the projected 1st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and won the rookie of the year award last season in the CHL. But now? He’s been named to Team Canada’s World Under-18 team. We go 1 on 1 with Kingston Frontenacs “exceptional” forward Shane Wright. Humboldt Strong - This week marks the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos crash. We’ll chat with Chris Joseph, who’s son Jaxon was one of the players tragically killed in the accident. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders, we’ll check in with Luke Siemens, who was a goalie for 5 seasons in the WHL. Now? He’s a Wealth Management Advisor at Canadian Western Bank!!
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On this week's show, he spent nearly 3 months playing professionally in Slovakia. Now? He’s back in North America, and is expected to be one of the first players from the OHL selected into the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Barrie Colts D-man Brandt Clarke. Humboldt Strong - it’s now been three years since the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus accident. We’ll chat with Broncos head coach and GM Scott Barney in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Adam Henry, who played in four seasons in the WHL. Now? He’s a Financial Advisor for pro hockey players at Harbourfront Wealth Management!!
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Leading the Charge - he helped our nation win a silver medal in the World JR bubble in Edmonton. Now? He’s been named the full-time coach of Hockey Canada’s men’s program for the 2021-22 season! So what exactly does this mean? How many tournaments will he be apart of? We go 1 on 1 with Andre Tourigny. The QMJHL has announced its playoff format, starting next month in two hub cities!! So who are some of the favourites coming down the stretch?We have the latest! Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Chris Perugini, who was a goalie for 4 seasons in the OHL. Now? He’s a Partner Success Manager at U.S. Bank!
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On this week’s show, Many believe he’ll be one of the first players from the Q selected in the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Halifax Mooseheads power forward Zach L’Heureux. The BCHL has been granted approval to begin its regular season in April!! We’ll chat with Nanaimo Clippersvice-president, head coach, general manager and director of hockey operations Darren Naylor in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Torrin White, who played four seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors. Now? He’s back in the ‘Dub, as an educational advisor for the Medicine Hat Tigers!
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On this week’s show… Bubble Watch - the WHL’s East Division teams are getting their regular season underway in the Regina Bubble this weekend! We go 1 on 1 with Carson Lambos of the Winnipeg Ice, one of the most highly touted D-men for the upcoming NHL Draft. The Maritime JR Hockey League has been back playing games for well over a month. We go 1 on 1 with Yarmouth JR. A Mariners head coach and GM Laurie Barron in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Matt Tipoff, who played in 5 seasons in the OHL. Now? He’s a Senior Account Manager at the Business Development Bank of Canada!!
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Making his mark Early - he scored 8 points in his first 2 games of the season last weekend with the Edmonton Oil Kings. We go 1 on 1 with sniper Dylan Guenther, one of the top prospects for the upcoming NHL Draft. The Northern Ontario JR Hockey League resumed its season last week!! We’ll chat with league commissioner Rob Mazzuca in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Jake Brennan, who played in 4 seasons in the Canadian Hockey League. Now? He’s a Project Coordinator at a construction company in Halifax!
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Game On!!! The WHL has dropped the puck on its season for the five Alberta-based teams in their Central Division!! We’ll go 1 on 1 with Red Deer Rebels President, GM and Head Coach Brent Sutter, and hear about their “unique” living arrangements for this season! The Alberta JR Hockey League has been granted approval to resume their regular season! So what are the protocols in place? We’ll discuss that with AJHL Commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk in our CJHL Report! Plus, in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Charles-David Beaudoin (beau-DWEN), who played 5 seasons in the Q. After getting his finance degree, he’s turned his attention back to the ice and is playing professionally in Austria!!
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He helped our nation win a silver medal at the World JR in the bubble in Edmonton. Now? He’s back playing for the Halifax Mooseheads. We go 1 on 1 with Colorado Avalanche prospect Justin Barron. The Manitoba JR Hockey League has cancelled the remainder of its regular season & playoffs due to COVID-19. So what’s next? We’ll chat with Virden Oil Capitals head coach and GM Tyson Ramsey in our CJHL Report. Plus, life after hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in with QMJHL graduate Mark Tremaine, who’s now wrapping up his THIRD degree at St. Francis Xavier University!!
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Hockey Canada has cancelled its spring national championships for the second straight year due to COVID-19. So where do we go from here? We go 1 on 1 with Hockey Canada’s President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Smith. Since the majority of draft-eligible JR players aren’t currently playing, should the NHL postpone the 2021 Draft? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in with Kyle Ross, who played in 5 seasons in the WHL. Now? He’s a lawyer in Calgary.
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The WHL has announced a 24-game schedule for five Alberta-based teams in their Central Division! So, what are some of the protocols in place? When can the rest of the league expect to get underway? We go 1 on 1 with longtime WHL Commissioner, Ron Robison! The Maritime JR Hockey League resumed its regular season over the weekend! We’ll chat with Edmundston Blizzard GM Steve MacPherson in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in with OHL graduate Ryan Lopes, who’s now an account manager at RBC!
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He helped our nation win a silver medal at the World JR Championship and recently signed a contract with the New Jersey Devils. We go 1 on 1 with Chicoutimi Sagueneens forward Dawson Mercer. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in with Coleman Vollrath, who played all four of his seasons in the WHL with the Victoria Royals. And now? He’s pursuing his Masters of Science degree in Geography at the University of Calgary!
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He was the top goalie at the World JR and led our nation to a silver medal in the bubble in Edmonton. But was he playing hurt? We go 1 on 1 with Florida Panthers prospect Devon Levi.After pausing play for nearly two months, the QMJHL has resumed its regular season!! When can the O and ‘Dub expect to get underway? We have the latest. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in with Jason Guy, who was a goalie for 4 seasons in the OHL. Now? He’s an engineer, who’s also started his own watch company!!
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He scored a point per game with Team Canada at the World JR and helped our nation win a silver medal in the bubble in Edmonton. We go 1 on 1 with Colorado Avalanche prospect Alex Newhook. The WHL has committed to a 24 game schedule! We have the latest on when they could be getting underway. Plus, the BCHL is getting ready to begin its season in a few weeks. So will they be playing in a bubble? What will the protocol be? We’ll discuss that and much more with BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb.
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Coming up Short - after dominating their way through the first 6 games of the World Junior Hockey Championship, Team Canada loses the gold medal game in a heartbreaker, 2-0 to Team USA!!! We’ll take an in-depth look back at our nation’s wild ride in the Edmonton Bubble. So what’s next for the red and white? We’ll discuss that and much more with Hockey Canada CEO Tom Renney.
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On this week’s edition of 7-Eleven Jr Hockey Magazine, as our nation continues its quest for Gold in the bubble in Edmonton, we’re going to take an in-depth look back at Team Canada’s incredible victory last year in the Czech Republic! We go 1 on 1 with LA Kings prospect Akil Thomas, who scored the golden goal for our nation!
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The World Jr Hockey Championship is underway in the bubble in Edmonton! Ready to Repeat? He’s hoping to lead our nation to a second straight gold medal! We go 1 on 1 with returning forward and Buffalo Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens. Plus, we’ll also hear from Hockey Canada’s Senior VP of National Teams, Scott Salmond.
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He spent last season with the Chicago Blackhawks, but now? He’ll be one of Team Canada’s leaders at the World JR in Edmonton. We go 1 on 1 with sniper Kirby Dach! He was a linesmen in the NHL for 3 decades! Now? He’s the Director of Officiating with the CJHL! We’ll catch up with Brad Lazarowich!!
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Team Canada is back on the ice after two weeks in quarantine!! So who continues to impress the coaching staff at both ends of the ice? We have the latest from our national JR team selection camp. The SIJHL has began their season - with a very unique schedule! We’ll discuss that and much more with league Commissioner Darrin Nicholas in our CJHL Report.
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The Final Stretch - Team Canada is wrapping up its Quarantine! So how have the players working out and passing the time? We go 1 on 1 with Anaheim Ducks prospect and Erie Otters D-man Jamie Drysdale, one of two returnees on the blue-line for our nation at the World JR. Plus, the QMJHL has put its season on pause due to COVID-19! We have the latest on this developing situation.
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Hockey Canada has temporarily shut down our national JR team selection camp in Red Deer after two players tested positive for COVID-19!! So what does this mean going forward? We go 1 on 1 with Ryan Rishaug, who’s covering the camp for TSN! Plus, 44 players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League earned commitments to the NCAA and Canadian Universities last season. We’ll discuss that and much more with SJHL president Bill Chow in our CJHL Report.
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Team Canada’s National World JR Team Selection Camp has begun in Red Deer!! We go 1 on 1 with Colorado Avalanche prospect & Vancouver Giants D-man Bowen Byram, one of two returning blueliners for our nation this Christmas. Plus, in this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’, we’ll flashback to our chat with an 18-year-old Leon Draisaitl, just a few months before being selected third overall by the Edmonton Oilers back in 2014!
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He scored 5 goals for Team Canada in last year’s World JR Hockey Championship. We go 1 on 1 with Washington Capitals prospect Connor McMichael, who’s looking to lead our nation to its second straight gold medal! Plus, making his mark - he spent time playing in the ‘Dub, ECHL, AHL, and all over Europe. Now? He’s the new Commissioner of the Manitoba JR Hockey League. We’ll chat with Kevin Saurette in our CJHL Report.
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On this week’s show, it’s the premiere of our 30th season of Junior Hockey Magazine! When can we expect the CHL to return safely from coast-to-coast? We go 1 on 1 with CHL President Dan Mackenzie. Plus, Team Canada has named it’s selection camp roster for the World JR Hockey Championship in the Edmonton bubble. We’ll chat with Hockey Canada’s Senior VP of National Teams, Scott Salmond.
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Due to COVID-19, Junior leagues from coast-to-coast were forced to cancel the end of their seasons. But what does next year look like when it’s safe to return? We’ll go one on one with both CHL President Dan Mackenzie & CJHL President Brent Ladds!
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He was limited to just nineteen games due to injury this season, but many believe he’s one of the most talented players in this year’s NHL Draft class. We go one on one with Chicoutimi Sagueneens forward Hendrix Lapierre.
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He scored the golden goal for Team Canada at the World Junior. And off the ice, he’s the co-founder of an apparel company! We go one on one with LA Kings prospect Akil Thomas!
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He’s the top goal scorer in this year’s draft class and has already drawn comparisons to David Pastrnak! We go one on one with Ottawa 67’s sniper Jack Quinn, who many believe will be a top 10 pick in the NHL Draft.
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NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the upcoming Draft! We know Alexie Lafreniere will go first overall. But who has the best chance to go second? We’ll go one on one with the man behind the list, the Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr.
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Derniere Pour Lafreniere?! He’s the surefire first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft and was the MVP at the World Junior. We go one on one with Rimouski Oceanic superstar Alexie Lafreniere.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CHL has cancelled the post-season. Which means the Memorial Cup will not be handed out for the first time in 102 years! We’ll discuss this and much more with OHL Commissioner David Branch.
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He helped our nation win World Junior gold. Now, he’s the second rated QMJHL skater for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go one on one with Chicoutimi Sagueneens sniper Dawson Mercer.
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Throughout the 29 years of doing this show, we’ve never seen something like this happen. To put it simply, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought us into uncharted territory. The majority of sports leagues around the world have acted quickly and decided to halt play until further notice.
The Canadian Hockey League has followed suit. Effective immediately, they have suspended play across the country. All Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities, including national championships have been cancelled too!!
We’ll hear from Hockey Canada CEO Tom Renney.
The CJHL has also halted its season. We’ll go one on one with league president Brent Ladds.
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He’s currently second in the OHL in scoring and many believe he could be a top 5 pick in this June’s NHL Draft. We go one on one with Saginaw Spirit sniper Cole Perfetti.
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He became the 6th player to be granted exceptional status for early entry into the Canadian Hockey League. We go one on one with Kingston Frontenacs super rookie Shane Wright, the early favourite to go first overall in 2022!
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He could become the highest Austrian born player ever to be drafted in the NHL. We go one on one with Ottawa 67’s sniper Marco Rossi, who’s leading the OHL in scoring.
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He won a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Junior Championship. Now, many believe he’ll be one of the first names called at the NHL Draft. We go one on one with Sudbury Wolves forward Quinton Byfield.
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He helped our nation win World Junior gold. Now, he’s the top rated North American netminder for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go one on one with Nico Daws of the Guelph Storm.
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He was a part of Team Canada’s gold medal winning team at the World Junior. Many believe he’ll be a top 5 pick this June. We go one on one with Jamie Drysdale of the Erie Otters, the number one rated blueliner for the upcoming NHL Draft.
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He had three assists and was one of the top performers at last week’s CHL Top Prospects Game. Many believe he’ll be a top fifteen pick this June. We go one on one with Kamloops Blazers forward Connor Zary, the third rated WHL skater for the upcoming NHL Draft.
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NHL Central Scouting has released their mid-term rankings! So who’s impressed the scouts the most from the O, ‘Dub and Q? We'll chat with Dan Marr, the Director of NHL Central Scouting.
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Mission Accomplished! For the first time since 2008, Canada has won the gold medal at the World Junior Hockey Championship on European soil. We’ll take an in-depth look back at Canada’s wild journey to the top of the podium.
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It’s our 2019 year in review holiday special! We’re going to look back at the past year of Junior Hockey and look ahead to 2020 with CHL President Dan Mackenzie.
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He was drafted 4th overall in June’s NHL Draft and is one of Team Canada’s top D-men. We chat with with Colorado Avalanche prospect Bowen Byram.
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He’s the second-leading scorer in the OHL and will likely be one of Canada’s top nine forwards. We chat with Washington Capitals prospect Connor McMichael.
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Preparations have begun for Team Canada, as they look to bounce back from last year’s disappointing 6th place finish at the World Junior. We’ll hear from Jared McIsaac of the Halifax Mooseheads, one of two returnees on the blueline.
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His Dad, Adam won two Stanley Cups and an Olympic Gold Medal during his career. We chat with Kelowna Rockets captain Nolan Foote, who’s hoping to lead Canada to a World Junior gold this Christmas.
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He was the first ever player born in the Yukon to be selected in the 1st round of the NHL draft. Now, he’s hoping to play for our national Junior team this Christmas. We chat with Buffalo Sabres prospect and Lethbridge Hurricanes sniper Dylan Cozens.
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He’s averaging well over two points per game and is one of the leading scorers in the OHL. Now, many believe he’ll play a big role on our national Junior team this Christmas. We chat with Washington Capitals prospect and London Knights forward Connor McMichael.
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He was one of the OHL’s top performers in the CIBC Canada Russia series and is hoping to play for our nation at the World Junior. We chat with Oshawa Generals sniper and Florida Panthers prospect Serron Noel.
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He scored the overtime winner for the QMJHL in game 2 of the CIBC Canada Russia series. Now, he has his sights set on making our national junior team this Christmas. We chat with Edmonton Oilers prospect and Halifax Mooseheads sniper Raphael Lavoie.
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He was the fourth overall pick in June’s NHL draft by the Colorado Avalanche. Now, many believe he’ll play a huge role on Team Canada’s blueline this Christmas. We go chat with Vancouver Giants d-man Bowen Byram.
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Ready for Redemption: he was apart of Team Canada’s crushing quarter-final loss to Finland at last year’s World Junior. We go one on one with New Jersey Devils prospect Ty Smith, one of 3 eligible returnees on the blueline for our nation this Christmas.
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Changing of the Guard: he’s the first full-time President of the CHL. We go one on one with Dan Mackenzie, and discuss many of the major story lines we’ll be following all year across the CHL.
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It’s the season premiere of our 29th year of the show! Now that the 2019-20 season is underway across the Canadian Hockey League, we’ll discuss some of the major story-lines with OHL Commissioner David Branch.
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It’s the finale of our 28th season of the show! We’ll look back at another banner year across the CHL and we’ll tee up next week’s Memorial Cup with OHL Commissioner and CHL President David Branch.
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The Halifax Mooseheads will be hosting the tournament later this month. But first, they’re taking on the best team in Canada in the Q Finals. We go one on one with Mooseheads D-man and Detroit Red Wings prospect Jared McIsaac.
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He’s the 5th rated North American blueliner for the upcoming NHL Draft and many believe he’ll be a first round pick this June. We go one on one with Edmonton Oil Kings D-man Matthew Robertson.
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NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the upcoming Draft! So, how close is the gap between Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko for first overall? We’ll go one on one with the man behind the list, the Director of Central Scouting, Dan Marr.
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He was passed over in the last two NHL Drafts. But now? He enjoyed a breakout season with the Ottawa 67’s as an overager, scoring 59 goals!!! We go one on one with sniper Tye Felhaber, who recently signed a contract with the Dallas Stars.
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He’s the 6th rated OHL skater for the upcoming NHL Draft and many believe he’ll be a first round pick this June. We go one on one with London Knights sniper Connor McMichael.
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He was one of the top goalies across the CHL this season and he’s already being compared to Jonathan Quick! We go one on one with Everett Silvertips netminder Dustin Wolf, who's eligible for this June’s NHL Draft.
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He’s the top rated OHL player for the upcoming Draft and many believe he’ll be one of the first 15 players picked this June. We go one on one with Mississauga Steelheads D-man Thomas Harley
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He’s the third rated WHL forward for the upcoming NHL Draft and many believe he’ll be a top 10 pick this June. We go one on one with Kootenay Ice captain Peyton Krebs.
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He’s the top rated player from the Q for the upcoming NHL Draft and is starring for the Halifax Mooseheads, who are hosting the Memorial Cup this May. We go one on one with power forward Raphael Lavoie
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He’s expected to be one of the first goalies picked this June. We go one on one with Hunter Jones of the Peterborough Petes, the 2nd highest rated North American netminder for the NHL Draft.
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He’s the top rated CHL player for the upcoming NHL Draft and many believe he’ll be one of the first five names called this June. We go one on one with Saskatoon Blades forward Kirby Dach
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His older brother Nick was a first round pick in 2017. But now, he’s trying to follow in his footsteps. We go one on one with Barrie Colts sniper Ryan Suzuki, the top rated OHL forward for the NHL Draft.
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He was originally born and raised in Whitehorse. Now? He’s tearing apart the ‘Dub and is a projected top 5 pick for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go one on one with Lethbridge Hurricanes star prospect, Dylan Cozens.
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He’s the top rated North American blueliner for the upcoming NHL Draft and many believe he’ll be one of the first 10 names called at this June’s NHL Draft. We go one on one with Vancouver Giants D-man, Bowen Byram.
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NHL Central Scouting has released their mid-term rankings. Can Jack Hughes become the 8th American to go first overall in this June’s NHL Draft? We’ll discuss Hughes, and many other prospects with the Director of NHL Central Scouting, Dan Marr.
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He’s been passed over in the last 2 NHL Drafts. But now, he’s made a meteoric rise up the draft rankings, starred for the World Junior team and is a key member of the best team in the CHL. We go one on one with Prince Albert Raiders sniper Brett Leason.
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He was one of Team Canada’s top goal scorers at the World Junior. But now, he’s hoping to make a run at a second straight OHL Championship. We go one on one with Mackenzie Entwistle, who’s just been traded to the Guelph Storm.
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It’s our 2018 year in review holiday special We’re going to look back at the past year of Junior Hockey and look ahead to 2019 with OHL Commissioner and CHL President David Branch.
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He was an assistant coach when our nation took home World Junior gold last year. Now, he’s the man in charge behind the bench. We go one on one with Team Canada head coach, Tim Hunter
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Team Canada’s quest for a second straight gold medal is just days away from getting underway. So what are the strength’s of this years team? We'll check in with Mississauga Steelheads sniper and Florida Panthers prospect Owen Tippett, who’s one of 11 first round NHL Draft picks on the team.
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He scored a goal less than a minute into his NHL debut. Now, He has his sights set on winning his second straight World Junior gold. We go one on one with Anaheim Ducks prospect, Maxime Comtois.
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