Pressure. The dictionary defines it as a constraining or compelling force or influence. In hockey, pressure means those things and more. Playing major junior hockey, stepping up to perform, and being traded to your hometown Western Hockey League team. These are a few examples of the pressure faced by kids […]
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2018 NHL Draft Profiles: Mark Kastelic
Mark Kastelic doesn’t want to hear about his chances in the upcoming National Hockey League Entry Draft. It is the furthest thing from the 18-year-old’s mind as he goes through the grind of his third season with the Calgary Hitmen. “I honestly haven’t thought about it that much compared to […]
Hartje hoping to cap impressive rookie season in draft
By Matthew Gourlie Bemidji, Minnesota is home to some mythical men. A statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox stands on the edge of town. Pro Football Hall of Famer Bronko Nagurski went to Bemidji High. Still, Bemidji is hockey country and Moose Jaw Warriors rookie Chase Hartje […]
Burzan focused on being a well-rounded player
By Matthew Gourlie Luka Burzan has always been able to put up points. Eighty goals and 131 points in 62 games in bantam, 47 points in 29 games as a midget rookie, followed by 17 points in seven playoff games. Last year Burzan netted 14 goals and 27 points in […]
2018 NHL draft profiles: Vladislav Yeryomenko
There’s a smooth skating defencemen on the Calgary Hitmen’s top pairing that is starting to turn some heads after a lengthy time with the national program and improved play with his Western Hockey League club. The Belarusian born Vladislav Yeryomenko is having a career season with the Hitmen and is […]
