traverse city prospects tournament 2022

You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. C Keean Washkurak (No. Christian Kyrou, the brother of Blues' forward Jordan Kyrou, scored a goal for Dallas. Between his skating and his strength over pucks, nobody wanted to engage him when he had possession along the wall. He activated early and often, both in joining the rush deep into the zone and looking to use his feet to attack off the line instead of catching into a standstill. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Wrister. St. Louis Blues One year ago, Greaves came to Traverse City under an AHL contract. The Stars goalies were a big part of the reason why their record was what it was, though. If youre looking for a feel good story, pay attention to Logan Morrison, who works out at the same gym as Rich Peverley in Guelph and showed well enough at development camp to get an invite. Andrew Pek He scored three goals on good shots, covered a lot of ground with his balanced, wide stride and excelled going backward through his edges to play tight gaps. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. He should be we have to find a way to make room for him, even at the expense of a veteran territory. There are 41 former ECHL officials who are scheduled to work as part of the NHL officiating team in 2022-23 with referees Reid Anderson, Jake Brenk, Francis Charron, Tom Chmielewski, Mitch Dunning, Trevor Hanson, Beau Halkidis, Ghislain Hebert, Jean Hebert, Marc Joannette, Pierre Lambert, T.J. Luxmore, Peter MacDougall, Morgan MacPhee, Michael Markovic, Wes McCauley, Jon McIsaac, Dan ORourke, Brian Pochmara, Kevin Pollock, Kyle Rehman, Chris Rooney, Carter Sandlak, Graham Skilliter, Furman South, Justin St. Pierre and Ian Walsh and linesmen Steve Barton, Ryan Daisy, Julien Fournier, Brandon Gawryletz, Mitchell Hunt, Trent Knorr, Matt MacPherson, Jesse Marquis, Kilian McNamara, Bevin Mills, C.J. Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. Goalies: Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). The kids have set the tempo. LHD Jacob Christiansen (signed): I thought Christiansen played a smart, quick game that made the right decision a lot more often than not. The Buffalo Sabres will host the Prospects Challenge with players from the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators at LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo from Thursday through Monday. LW/RW Logan Stankoven (No. 12, 2021): I thought Sillinger was arguably the best forward in the tournament. Overwhelming power that you hear when it hits the mesh. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. He adjusted to pressure beautifully to evade checks, looked quick and made a lot of little plays. 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. 54 - Francesco Arcuri37 - Oskar Back22 - Matej Blumel45 - Mavrik Bourque13 - Riley Damiani62 - Justin Ertel53 - Wyatt Johnston51 - Fredrik Karlstrom73 - Logan Morrison52 - Conner Roulette58 - Matthew Seminoff57 - Logan Stankoven71 - Antonio Stranges, 65 - Dawson Barteaux59 - Artem Grushnikov60 - Jacob Holmes81 - Michael Karow61 - Christian Kyrou67 - Jacob Murray74 - Gavin White. Hes used to playing on NHL-sized ice, but he is not used to the NHL style of play. Sept. 18 vs. Detroit: 5-2 W HAT TRICK. But we had him very high on our list. 20 selection in the 2021 draft was named the top goalie at the 2022 WJC after finishing with a 1.62 goals-against average and .939 save percentage in five games for third place Sweden. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. RHD William Villeneuve (N0. C Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (No. He demands the puck. LW Jonatan Berggren (No. Before those festivities begin, lets empty the notebook and take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from Detroits play in the Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Mar 20, 2022 The ECHL would like to thank the Detroit Red Wings and the participating teams for continuing our great partnership in overseeing the officiating for the Traverse City Prospects Tournament, Thomson said. Hes not real tall, but hes very strong, especially the lower body. Though theres a bit of a language barrier still (Svozil needed a translator through his agency, Newport Sports, whenever Struch spoke too fast), the Pats think his two seasons of pro experience in the Czech Republic will help him lead by example in the WHL. C Cole Sillinger (No. There are 18-year-olds lined up next to 24-year-olds, the teams are lucky to have one practice together before the games start counting and European players on their first trip to North America face a challenging adjustment. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. WebTraverse City Prospect Tournament | Columbus Blue Jackets SCHEDULE Official Rules Game 1: CBJ 7, STL 1 RECAP: CBJ 7, STL 1 Game 2: CBJ 2, DET 5 RECAP: DET 5, CBJ 2 Hes been the first to admit it, that the first couple of periods he was just processing. Prior to leaving for Traverse City, the prospects will participate in a practice at Centene Community Ice Center on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Sept. 20 vs. Columbus: 7-6 OTL Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. The sense one gets, talking with Blue Jackets management, is that this is still very much an option, especially if Jiricek has an only so-so training camp and preseason. Hes going to play lots of minutes for us. The man has more options than just about anybody in hockey. More importantly, hes a bona fide prospect now. All Rights Reserved. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. (Photo: Dave Reginek / Detroit Red Wings). Forwards:Nikita Alexandrov (59), Andrei Bakanov (86), Zack Bolduc (76), Davis Codd (81)*, Brayden Guy (84), Michael Horth (83)*, Theo Hill (88)*, Mathias Laferriere (58), Hugh McGing (56), Jake Neighbours (63), Maxime Pellerin (74)*, Landon Sim (82), Jakin Smallwood (79)*, Keean Washkurak (40). There were times where he dusted off some pucks for a touch or two too long, but he also danced some guys, made a lot of soft plays, looked really good on the power play, got himself into spots to get a lot of touches and didnt shy away from some pretty physical games. G Ian Scott (No. It looked reallygood. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. He only had one point to show for it in three games, but he was a pleasant surprise for a kid who I hadnt paid a ton of attention to pre-torunament due to the OHLs cancellation a year ago. He was staying on top of pucks and imposing himself that way but he should have been a force in this setting. Sept. 17 vs. St. Louis: 4-3 OTW He looks good. Sept. 20 vs. Toronto: 7-6 W Then there was Calgary for Hockey Canadas under-20 camp (where he was tremendous). But his game really started to generate attention when he played so well in last years Traverse City tournament. His gaps looked good and crossovers looked smooth through neutral ice (though his reads were still iffy and his decision-making still needs a little tightening). But he needs to be more disciplined. The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City wrapped up this week with the Carolina Hurricanes finishing off an undefeated tournament with a win over the Detroit Red Wings 6-4 to win the Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup. You can see it in how he battles. Heres what he said: Hes a great player. Defense:Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). Johnson tries to make something happen every time he has the puck. 4, 2020): Raymond was as advertised. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. Each tournament will enable players selected in the NHL Draft, signed as free agents, or earning tryouts to make an impression prior to the start of NHL training camps next week. RHD Stanislav Svozil (No. He had seven points (two goals, five assists) in 18 games for the Jets last season and six points (one goals, five assists) in two games for Canada at the 2022 WJC in December before the tournament was postponed due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Dallas Stars. The Jackets had 13 of their own draft picks on the roster, including three first-round picks and two second-round picks. Greaves had a .929 save percentage in 4 1/2 periods of play. RW Yegor Chinakov (No. Obviously, his career turned out all pretty good. RWMathias Laferriere (No. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. He was putting defenders on their heels. 169, 2018): Laferriere played physical and drove into bodies and space to go right at guys in control, but I was expecting a little more from him offensively. You cannot talk about the Red Wings in this tournament without bringing up Riley Piercey, a forward who joined the team as an undrafted free agent looking to make a name for himself. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. He showed good instincts on the PK. And when there isnt a play to make that involves hanging onto it, he anticipates the play so well that when he gets the puck he can make a quick play. His good lateral skating through side-steps and fakes with the puck through neutral ice really showed (as it usually does) too and he scored off a one-timer. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. Last season in the Ontario Hockey League, the 20-year-old winger recorded 58 points in 59 games, and added another 10 points through 18 playoff contests. He looked noticeable when he got touches. The Red Wings and staff at Centre Ice make us feel right at home and always do a fantastic job running a top notch tournament.Our Officials take pride in showing up prepared for what is always a very competitive and highly skilled event, Thomson added. His skating remains just OK, which is a bit of a concern because its going to be hard for him to reach his potential without a separation gear. It was a clinic in natural goal scoring. Thats what we believe is the best way to develop, is to experience those little failures along the way so that you can learn from them. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". In Detroits first game, against the Blue Jackets, he recorded two primary assists that led directly to the goal scored. It was a question about Marchenko that prompted Kekalainens comment on Zetterberg. Are you a business owner? LHD Tim Berni (No. 21, 2020): Well we know he can sling it! RHD Cole Clayton (AHL deal): Clayton looked confident with the puck for how big he is, but he struggles to change directions (which is a problem when youre a defenceman). After spending the first chapter of his career playing in his native Denmark, he made the switch to the OHL for the 2021-22 season and impressed with 43 points in 57 games. The puck comes off his blade quickly and with some deception. Additionally, Hanas impressed with two goals in the tournament, one against the Stars and one against the Maple Leafs. I thought he was forcing it at times instead of playing with that easy comfort that makes him who he is, but he was excellent by the time the third game rolled around and impactful throughout. Chinakov scored six goals on six clean shots. He showed impressive touch on some very difficult saucer passes over sticks and bodies. WebFinally, the day weve all been waiting for: the Toronto Maple Leafs have released their roster and schedule for the 2022 Traverse City prospect tournament.. Sept. 16 vs. Columbus: 4-3 OTL He was excellent in puck protection along the wall. 1. Traverse City NHL prospect tournament notes, quotes and standouts. 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Sderblom displayed good playmaking ability, as shown by the Hanas goal highlighted above. skater and a smart player, so hes a joy to watch under pressure in his own zone. There were some particularly athletic saves he made during the Red Wings game against the Dallas Stars, and the lone goal he allowed came off of a tip in front during their match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. LHD Jacob Holmes (No. My only nitpicks were that he pulled the trigger whenever there was an opportunity a little too eagerly and he tried too often to force things or be cute with his hands. Ask Cole Sillinger. Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. 11:00am Mon Sep 19 vs. Detroit. After another single home game, Dallas continues their road heavy January schedule with the first of two in New York City. He's been a sportswriter for more than 30 years, winning national and state awards as a reporter at the Columbus Dispatch. The right-catching goalie (6-3, 178) impressed Predators fans at the team's development camp in July, when he had a 25-minute shutout performance in the Future Stars game. He hustled to create a turnover and set up their third goal in the opener but he remains a kid who you notice out there without being one who is actually particularly effective. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. The visual already looks like hes a man. Columbus Blue Jackets. At even strength, he played on the left side of the top pair with Jiricek. He hustled to create some opportunities that didnt look like they were there. C/LW Jordan Kawaguchi (free-agent signing): I was disappointed by Kawaguchi, who wasnt noticeable. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. Watching Mateychuk and Jiricek work together each players style seems to complement the other you couldnt help but look ahead to the 2024-25 season, when they could easily be a pair for the Blue Jackets. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Minnesota Wild: The No. Landon Sim, the Blues' sixth-round pick (No. He could return to Czechia for another season. Thats why we turned him into an NHL contract during the middle of last year. 76, 2018): SDA got better with every game and thats after scoring in the opener. Hes a good-sized, mobile defenceman who defends very well and handles the puck very well. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. Heres what he said: In his midget draft year, we liked him a lot and we thought he was one of the top players in that draft but he wanted to keep his options open so we decided to draft Nathan Gaucher instead. His first point was a really lucky goal that never should have gone in but he was creating all tournament long, hit a post and a crossbar, was one of the best players on the ice in two of his games and really popped defensively with all of the little plays he made on stick lifts. He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. 1600 Chartwell Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, NHL Prospect Tournament is a hockey tournament that takes place in Traverse City, MI, This tournament is hosted at the following rinks. 132, 2016): Petersons snapper was noticeable but I thought he was on cruise control without the puck a little too much (which is surprising because thats not usually the case). With the Red Wings, he not only showed the ability to put the puck in the net, but he also showed that he wont back down from the physical side of the game. To learn more about our use of cookies, please visit the ECHL Terms of Service page. Thats what he has to be. Heres hoping hes back at it in short order because he has been through enough for a career at this point. When he was on the ice, it tilted in favour of the Stars. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. How swede it is.. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/VjK15ltp56, IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) September 16, 2021. Here are three top prospects to watch in each of the six tournaments: Simon Nemec, D, New Jersey Devils: Nemec (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) stood out in the top professional league in Slovakia and for Slovakia at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 IIHF World Championship. The pace is high, theres a lot of traffic, its a little bit scrambly and its kind of chaos sometimes because everybody is trying so hard.. Hes a fabulous (flawless?) He made plays through seams on most shifts. After Sundays game, we caught up with Kekalainen and others for insights on several of the prominent players during the tournament. Perfetti (No. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. The Red Wings selected the Czech goaltender 107th overall in the 2020 draft, and since then hes done nothing but impress. Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. Throw in Stranges, Roulette and Arcuri as lower level picks, all who had intriguing CHL seasons last year. The way he can skate the puck up the ice is really impressive. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The St. Louis Blues will be featured on national television and/or streaming 14 times during the upcoming 2022-23 regular season. Not to be outdone, the supporting cast of Seth Barton, Oscar Plandowski and Jeremie Biakabutuka held their own and allowed the Red Wings to tie with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the fewest goals allowed during the tournament. "When you build a team, we often talk about centers and goaltenders," Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said. Remi Poirier was better and I was impressed by how quick his feet were, the way he fought through traffic to find pucks and his glove hand. Good player.. He attacked off the rush, looked for his chances, went to the front of the net, put three into the back of the net and hit a pair of posts. The puck just finds him. Jiricek has played almost exclusively on Olympic-sized ice, and hes come up through Czechias men league, which isnt nearly as physical as North American-style hockey. LHD Scott Perunovich (No. Otherwise, there are a few drafted players who have gone the college route for their development, but overall the team could struggle to protect their netminders. "When we tried to differentiate one player from another, we often came back to the fact that Juraj, even when he played with men at the World Championships, wanted to make a difference. My only complaint: He needs to use his one-timer a little less. He played through a lot of contact to hang onto the puck for extended sequences and pulled the trigger more aggressively (his 13 shots finished as the second-most on the team). Whenever he was on the ice, he was attacking the middle, showing good touch on control and making something happen. Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis: 5-2 L He then returned to Sweden and had 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) in 29 games for Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League. His hard work paid off with a goal on a two-on-one in the finale. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. It wasnt always for good reasons but he was very involved. C Mavrik Bourque (No. All prospects are equal in terms of receiving an invitation to play, but some prospects are more equal in terms of immediate importance to the organization. Hes earned it. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. Hell help us out on the power play and the PK because hes just a reliable player all around.. He finished the tournament with three goals, two assists, and a plus-4 rating. You dont want to take any of the creativity away, Kekalainen said. C/LW Cederic Pare (free-agent invite): Pares a big kid but hes got smooth hands and a hard wrister, both of which showed. And while his forward skating stride still looks a little awkward on the pick-up, he had no trouble getting around out there to get his looks. Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? 23 pick in the 2021 draft won the Red Tilson Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League's most outstanding player with 124 points (46 goals, 78 assists) in 68 regular-season games and 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 25 playoff games for Windsor last season. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. Zack Bolduc produced with three points, and Jake Neighbours deflected in a power-play goal. LHD Ryan Shea (free-agent signing): Shea was confident in control and led his fair share of carries in all three zones, but I was more impressed by how good his stick was defensively. He dictated inside the offensive zone with his control of the puck and his ability to adjust to coverage and find lanes. 175, 2021): Arcuri sat the first game but he had the puck a lot in the second game and made some small area plays through and around bodies. WebBlues wrap up tournament in Traverse City by Andrew Pek / St. Louis Blues September 18, 2022 St. Louis Blues prospects participated in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Here are five storylines and six players well be watching especially close when the puck drops in Traverse City. LHD Donovan Sebrango (No. Try a week on us. Sept. 19 vs. Dallas: 7-3 W Kekalainen was asked if there was a skater outside the top forward line or top defensive pair who he thought deserved mention. Will Cranley stopped nine of 10 shots faced after entering the net midway through the second period. Im still not sure he isgood. Pretty good numbers, considering he was making a major adjustment all the while. LHD Matt Hellickson (AHL deal):Hellickson had some people talking. His shoulders sway a little too much when hes pushing forward through a long stride but when hes crossing over and weaving through neutral ice he can really build speed. I also asked Blue Jackets prospect James Malatesta, who plays for the Remparts and played against Bolduc growing up and with him with Team Quebec, for his take on his new junior teammate. He could go to Spokane of the Western Hockey League, which owns his Canadian Hockey League rights. But he also made a lot of mistakes defensively. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft He was, for me, the only player through the first 40 minutes (on Sunday) who was not losing battles, Vogelbuber said. And yet he was making adjustments to his game all weekend. LW Cole Fonstad (AHL deal): Fonstad made some really niceplays offensively. 7, 2021 draft), who turns 20 on Oct. 12, started last season with the Sharks and had four assists in nine games. Sept. 15 at Columbus - 2 p.m.Sept. C Curtis Douglas (AHL deal): Douglas legs still splay from the knees and trail behind his chest but he was actually moving better than Ive ever seen him this week. The Blue Jackets went 2-1 in this years event, including a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto on Sunday in Centre Ice Arena. 197, 2021): Rysavy looked like he belonged. From the start of the tournament, Mateychuk was the Blue Jackets best defenseman and clearly one of the better defensemen in the field. There was lots of heel-to-heel. He hit it off so well with goaltending coach Manny Legace and other coaches that they stayed in touch when he went back to OHL Barrie the following season. His hands flashed throughout, though he got himself into some trouble trying to do too much with them because his skating is clearly a step behind. Lukas Reichel, F, Chicago Blackhawks: Reichel (No. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. 87, 2020 draft) had 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) in 28 regular-season games and 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 19 postseason games for Edmonton, the WHL champion. 13, 2018): Dellandrea wore the C, played on the inside (he goes there every time he catches a puck on the wing), was engaged in all of his battles, played smart on the penalty kill (which hell need to make the Stars) and was particularly good in the second game. If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. Dallas also got a hat trick from Matej Blumel in the win. Sept. 19 vs. Columbus: 7-3 L Even under pressure inside the defensive zone with guys all over him and leaning on him, he found ways to spin off and create exits with his feet that I thought werent there. Then he set up a second goal with a pair of small-area skill plays (one off the boards to himself and another on a little touch pass to start a tic-tac-goal) after supporting the play defensively. His stops and starts in control along the boards to rearrange coverage create a lot of space for him. He also showed some early chemistry with fellow prospect Amadeus Lombardi, and the two connected on a two-on-one against the Stars, with Sderblom getting the goal. His curl-and-drag wrister popped. LW Riley Tufte (No. AHL Cleveland coach Trent Vogelhuber, who coached the prospects, made note of it a couple of times over the weekend. He is a very confident young man, and he likely views his experience at this tournament as a learning moment as well as a challenge to be better at next years tournament. C Joe Veleno (No. 25, 2016): Tufte was one of the Stars most consistent shift-to-shift players throughout, but its hard to give him too much credit for that given his age, experience and size. The 18-year-old had six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games at Worlds, the most for a defenseman at that age in tournament history. This marks the 10th consecutive tournament that ECHL officials have worked games. We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. In his short stint with the Blue Jackets after completing his sophomore season at Michigan in 2021-22, Johnson (6-1, 167 pounds) showed slick passing and an ability to generate offensive chances. 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