Team White won 4-3.
If I can find these kids twitter link, I'll add them in...Will be a work in progress.
Goalies
Spencer Bomboir - 17
Zac Robidoux - 16 (played second half for black)
Kenny Cameron - 19 (Played first half for black)
Kellan Williams = 16 (Played the second half for white)
Dawson McAuley - 18 (played first half for white)
Nathan Warren - 17
Team Black
Dylan Busenius - 19
Nathyn Mortlock - 16
Brad Forrest - 15
Tyler Lewington - 18
Matt Staples - 17
Spenser Jensen - 17
Gavin Broadhead - 17
Ryley Wozniak - 16
Jake Fletcher - 15
Alex Mowbray - 16
Josh McCulloch - 16
Curtis Valk - 19
Jayden Hart - 18
Boston Leier 19
Sean Aschim - 20
Scott Allan - 16
Matthew Bradley - 15
Team White
Daniel Hansen - 17
Dallas Rossiter - 18
Ty Stanton - 16
Gabe Bast - 16
Brennan Hunker - 17
Mendell Dubuisson - 15
Trevor Cox - 17
Steven Owre - 16
Kyle Becker - 18
Miles Koules - 18
Ty Schultz - 15
Rhyse Dieno - 19
Blake Penner - 16
James Wade - 17
Devon McAndrews - 17
Dylan Bredo - 19
Chad Butcher - 16
Chad Labelle - 17
Links
You Can also download the roster from the Tigers website...Although its a little incorrect as some guys like Kale Kessy and Jacob Doty weren't dressed.
http://tigershockey.com/rosterLink
Tigershockey Twitter
Darren Steinke Twitter
Video Highlights
Vet Notes
Everytime Curtis Valk or Dylan Bredo was on the ice they controlled the play.
Miles Koules scored a goal and was involved in a couple others. He looks like he has a great deal of skill offensively, picked off a couple cross ice passes.
Chad Labelle crushed Jayden Hart with a solid open ice hit, but Labelle was the one who went down.
Jayden Hart got into a fight with Ty Stanton they were tucked in a corner but it looked like both guys connected with a few shots. No clear winner.
I liked the play of Rhyse Dieno, I also thought Kyle Becker and Tyler Lewington looked like rocks defensively.
Rookies
Ty Stanton - Hit everything and anything, managed to crush Curtis Valk in the corner. Your gonna like this guy. Got into a fight with Jayden Hart. Looks tall on the Ice. Very solid taking the body. He was the most impressive prospect on the ice for me. Reminds me of Colton Tuebert (former regina pat) at this point. Has a mean streak in him running over everyone in a clean and legal way.
Nathyn Mortlock - Incredible offensive vision and puck handling, but got burned a couple times defensively. Looks pretty small on the ice.
Daniel Hansen - Euro Looked nervous.
Brennan Hunker - Superb passing skills. Threaded a couple beauties through feets and sticks.
Gavin Broadhead - He can absolutely fly. IF his hands catch up to his skating he could become dangerous.
Blake Penner - Scored a goal. Was penalized for a very late hit on Nathyn Mortlock. I remember him looking poised with the puck in tight against the blueline when he was on the powerplay.
(Sean Aschim) a journeyman whler was on the Ice who I didn't realize was a 20 year old until the third period was almost over. He will be in tough for a spot.
Other Notes
Its impossible to get a decent viewing on all players from both teams on just 60 minutes of icetime but Rookies Josh McCulloch(16), Matt Staples(17), Steven Owre(16), James Wade(17), and Devon McAndrews(17) all caught my eye with their play.
Cole Sanford was not on either list. Someone told me that he was out of training camp with the flu? Edit His twitter feed mentions Mono on August 15th so he may be out for a while.
Who did you like?
Edit: Prospect Signings
Jake Fletcher August 26th
Zac Robidoux August 27th
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Training Camp Starts
Last Edit: 2:50 mtn (Added Kale Kessy)
Well It's time to ramp up and get this blog going again as Tigers Camp starts with their retreat into Cypress Hills.
This upcoming season should be an exciting one to watch as the Tigers have quite a few draft eligible guys on the roster this season highlighted by Hunter Shinkaruk who is projected to be a first round pick as well as a potential candidate for the world juniors.
NHL Lockout
It is starting to feel like the beginning of the NHL season will not start on time. Recently Don Cherry among others have said they expect at least a 2 month lockout into the season. While I hope that doesn't happen, this could be the wrong year for a lockout to benefit the Tigers.
Tyler Bunz - Neither Dubnyk or Khabibulin are on 2 way contracts, which means they won't be sent down in case of a lockout. If their is a lockout their would still be a goalie slot open in Edmonton's System.
I think the ECHL would be a better than usual training ground, and I think the Oilers would want to put him in pro hockey for his development. I doubt he comes back.
Edit: Kale Kessy
I think lockout or no lockout he will be returned by phoenix. He had a disappointing season last year, plagued with suspensions and injuries. I expect to see the same work ethic this year as he brought in the first round of the playoffs against saskatoon, and help instill that confidence in the younger players.
Emerson Etem
I'm quite certain the Ducks will want him playing in the AHL. The ducks have a lot of forwards on 2 way contracts, and some unsigned guys from the previous season, so they will have a lot of depth in case of a lockout in the AHL.
Even though Anaheim's Farm Team (Syracuse) forward depth is packed, Etem is good enough that he will be on that team........The ducks however did send Etem back early 2 seasons in a row..... I think their is a really good chance he does not return either.
I would put Bunz as 95% not coming back, and Etem at 90% not coming back. Their is still always a chance if something funky happens with this looming NHL lockout.
Forward Group
The forward group will be slightly different to the group that ended last season. Less top heavy with the loss of Emerson Etem, but the core young guys are one year older and offense should be spread a little more evenly.
The potential loss of Etem will be a big hole. However the emergence of Curtis Valk and Boston Leier in the second half of last season and the acquisition of Miles Koules should really help spread out the goal scoring depth.
The Tigers should have an extremely dangerous top line, followed by a lot of depth and speed at forward. I expect Leier, Hart, Koules, Valk, Shinkaruk, Cox, to reach at least the 20 goal mark with maybe Dieno, Labelle, possibly Kessy sniffing close to that area as well barring big injuries.
To think that all of them are eligible to come back next year(minus kessy) is absolutely mouth watering. Cross your fingers now that the forward core will all be back after (next season 2013-2014 ) as the Tigers have potential to dress one of their strongest groups at forward since the memorial cup days next season.
Depth Purposes Only
Shinkaruk Bredo Koules
Hart Valk Leier
Kessy Cox Dieno
Doty Labelle Broadhead
penner
+ prospects
Defense
Losing Matt Konan, James Bettauer, Patrik Parkkonen...that's 3 important players in which their experience will be hard to replace. Fortunately the young crop of D-men looks like they will be a pretty talented group in 2-3 years, but that could mean slumps and tough times depending on how fast this group adapts.
Depth Purposes Only
Busenius Theriau(inj?)
Lewington Becker
Stanton Jensen
Hanson
+Prospects
The D group is mildly inexperienced with Theriau out of the lineup...but every single guy shows really good potential...They could start the season with Busenius and Lewington as the number 1 pair (with theriau's status unknown) and those 2 were sort of the #3 pairing at season end. These guys may takes some lumps early in the season if they don't adapt quickly and defense could be an issue if Theriau is out for a long time.
Import Pick Daniel Hanson skill level is unknown, and for predictions sake you gotta put him on a similar path to Patrik Parkkonen where the first year was a bit rough.
The explosiveness and speed the Tigers have up front should hopefully help them have greater success at getting the puck out of their zone once their forwards have puck possession.
Goaltending
Marek Langhammer
Kenny Cameron
Dawson MacAuley
Zac Robidoux
I don't really expect goaltending to be a concern even with the loss of Bunz. If Langhamer does indeed come over the Tigers will have 2-#1 goalies this year and that will make it hard for the young Zac Robidoux, and Dawson MacAuley to crack this team. Nonetheless the job for the goalie spot will be highly competitive and extremely interesting.
Overall
I love the mobility of the roster this year.
I think this team could be very competitive right off the bat and in the later half of the season, but their will be bumps and bruises along the way. They are a bit younger this year than usual, so hopefully they don't get too cocky, or too down when things get tough.
Their is competition in every position and they still have room to add a 20 year old with Mckay going to school. They may look at bringing in a Dman with the forward group already quite packed.
With the mobility the Tigers have I'm certain their will be some tinkering. They may offload a prospect, they may offload a 19 year old. They may offload a goaltender. They may bring in a defense-man/overager. Their are a lot of options they could go with.
MH News Articles
Time To Get Aquainted
Well It's time to ramp up and get this blog going again as Tigers Camp starts with their retreat into Cypress Hills.
This upcoming season should be an exciting one to watch as the Tigers have quite a few draft eligible guys on the roster this season highlighted by Hunter Shinkaruk who is projected to be a first round pick as well as a potential candidate for the world juniors.
NHL Lockout
It is starting to feel like the beginning of the NHL season will not start on time. Recently Don Cherry among others have said they expect at least a 2 month lockout into the season. While I hope that doesn't happen, this could be the wrong year for a lockout to benefit the Tigers.
Tyler Bunz - Neither Dubnyk or Khabibulin are on 2 way contracts, which means they won't be sent down in case of a lockout. If their is a lockout their would still be a goalie slot open in Edmonton's System.
I think the ECHL would be a better than usual training ground, and I think the Oilers would want to put him in pro hockey for his development. I doubt he comes back.
Edit: Kale Kessy
I think lockout or no lockout he will be returned by phoenix. He had a disappointing season last year, plagued with suspensions and injuries. I expect to see the same work ethic this year as he brought in the first round of the playoffs against saskatoon, and help instill that confidence in the younger players.
Emerson Etem
I'm quite certain the Ducks will want him playing in the AHL. The ducks have a lot of forwards on 2 way contracts, and some unsigned guys from the previous season, so they will have a lot of depth in case of a lockout in the AHL.
Even though Anaheim's Farm Team (Syracuse) forward depth is packed, Etem is good enough that he will be on that team........The ducks however did send Etem back early 2 seasons in a row..... I think their is a really good chance he does not return either.
I would put Bunz as 95% not coming back, and Etem at 90% not coming back. Their is still always a chance if something funky happens with this looming NHL lockout.
Forward Group
The forward group will be slightly different to the group that ended last season. Less top heavy with the loss of Emerson Etem, but the core young guys are one year older and offense should be spread a little more evenly.
The potential loss of Etem will be a big hole. However the emergence of Curtis Valk and Boston Leier in the second half of last season and the acquisition of Miles Koules should really help spread out the goal scoring depth.
The Tigers should have an extremely dangerous top line, followed by a lot of depth and speed at forward. I expect Leier, Hart, Koules, Valk, Shinkaruk, Cox, to reach at least the 20 goal mark with maybe Dieno, Labelle, possibly Kessy sniffing close to that area as well barring big injuries.
To think that all of them are eligible to come back next year(minus kessy) is absolutely mouth watering. Cross your fingers now that the forward core will all be back after (next season 2013-2014 ) as the Tigers have potential to dress one of their strongest groups at forward since the memorial cup days next season.
Depth Purposes Only
Shinkaruk Bredo Koules
Hart Valk Leier
Kessy Cox Dieno
Doty Labelle Broadhead
penner
+ prospects
Defense
Losing Matt Konan, James Bettauer, Patrik Parkkonen...that's 3 important players in which their experience will be hard to replace. Fortunately the young crop of D-men looks like they will be a pretty talented group in 2-3 years, but that could mean slumps and tough times depending on how fast this group adapts.
Depth Purposes Only
Busenius Theriau(inj?)
Lewington Becker
Stanton Jensen
Hanson
+Prospects
The D group is mildly inexperienced with Theriau out of the lineup...but every single guy shows really good potential...They could start the season with Busenius and Lewington as the number 1 pair (with theriau's status unknown) and those 2 were sort of the #3 pairing at season end. These guys may takes some lumps early in the season if they don't adapt quickly and defense could be an issue if Theriau is out for a long time.
Import Pick Daniel Hanson skill level is unknown, and for predictions sake you gotta put him on a similar path to Patrik Parkkonen where the first year was a bit rough.
The explosiveness and speed the Tigers have up front should hopefully help them have greater success at getting the puck out of their zone once their forwards have puck possession.
Goaltending
Marek Langhammer
Kenny Cameron
Dawson MacAuley
Zac Robidoux
I don't really expect goaltending to be a concern even with the loss of Bunz. If Langhamer does indeed come over the Tigers will have 2-#1 goalies this year and that will make it hard for the young Zac Robidoux, and Dawson MacAuley to crack this team. Nonetheless the job for the goalie spot will be highly competitive and extremely interesting.
Overall
I love the mobility of the roster this year.
I think this team could be very competitive right off the bat and in the later half of the season, but their will be bumps and bruises along the way. They are a bit younger this year than usual, so hopefully they don't get too cocky, or too down when things get tough.
Their is competition in every position and they still have room to add a 20 year old with Mckay going to school. They may look at bringing in a Dman with the forward group already quite packed.
With the mobility the Tigers have I'm certain their will be some tinkering. They may offload a prospect, they may offload a 19 year old. They may offload a goaltender. They may bring in a defense-man/overager. Their are a lot of options they could go with.
MH News Articles
Time To Get Aquainted
Friday, August 17, 2012
Head Office Shifts Roles
http://www.tigershockey.com
Shaun Clouston is now the Head Coach and the General Manager.
Brad McEwen will take on an assistant GM role, and the Head Scout Role.
If you follow the comments on this blog their were a couple users suspecting that Brad would step down for a lesser role.
Shaun Clouston is now the Head Coach and the General Manager.
Brad McEwen will take on an assistant GM role, and the Head Scout Role.
If you follow the comments on this blog their were a couple users suspecting that Brad would step down for a lesser role.
Tiger Call Press Conference at 2 PM
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers have called a media conference for today Friday, August 17th at 2:00pm in the main lobby of The Arena.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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- I will be working at the Time and may not be able to provide updates until later in the day.
Goal-tending Situation Wide Open
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/goaltending-situation-wide-open-08172012.html
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- I will be working at the Time and may not be able to provide updates until later in the day.
Goal-tending Situation Wide Open
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/goaltending-situation-wide-open-08172012.html
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Mavericks Game Cancelled Tonight
Due to rain the Mavericks game has been cancelled tonight.
Tonight's playoff game vs. Regina is CANCELLED due to weather. Game is now scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday at 705pm
-From their Facebook Page
Tonight's playoff game vs. Regina is CANCELLED due to weather. Game is now scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday at 705pm
-From their Facebook Page
Monday, August 13, 2012
Grbavac Awarded Scholorship
StFX Athletics is pleased to announce their newest Danny Gallivan Memorial Scholarship recipient. Cole Grbavac from Calgary will be suiting up for the X-Men hockey team this coming fall and has been named the recipient of the prestigious award.
We are very pleased that Cole has received the prestigious Danny Gallivan award,” comments X-Men hockey head coach Brad Peddle. “He will be a great addition to StFX, to the X-Men hockey program and to the community overall.”
“Cole was a tremendous leader for his team in junior hockey; he was heavily involved in the community and was a very popular teammate. He possesses a strong work ethic both on the ice and in the classroom, is very strong academically and he will study business at StFX. Cole will be a welcomed addition to our program and we are very appreciative of the Gallivan family for their continued support of our StFX student-athletes,” continues Peddle.
http://boxscorenews.com/stfx-athletics-announces-gallivan-scholarship-recipient-p44110-68.htm
I guess this confirms that Cole Grbavac will be going the school route. I wish him the best of luck.
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Hunter Shinkaruk
1st Game (3-2 Win)
Shinkaruk centered a line with Ryan Strome(Niagra) and Lucas Lessio (Oshawa).
They were playing against the Russians top Line featuring the 1st overall pick in last years Draft Nail Yakupov in game 1. Russians top line only scored a 5 on 3 goal.
2nd Game (6-3 Loss)
Shinkaruk got a hooking penalty.
Third game
(Monday Night) Hunter Shinkaruk will be scratched
Overall No points for Shinkaruk, 2 penalty minutes, not sure of plus/minus.
Mavericks Fans
Free Stream of Game 4 between the Regina Red Sox and Medicine Hat Mavericks Tuesday Night
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/medicine-hat-mavericks
Regina is up 2-1 in the best of 5 Series.
We are very pleased that Cole has received the prestigious Danny Gallivan award,” comments X-Men hockey head coach Brad Peddle. “He will be a great addition to StFX, to the X-Men hockey program and to the community overall.”
“Cole was a tremendous leader for his team in junior hockey; he was heavily involved in the community and was a very popular teammate. He possesses a strong work ethic both on the ice and in the classroom, is very strong academically and he will study business at StFX. Cole will be a welcomed addition to our program and we are very appreciative of the Gallivan family for their continued support of our StFX student-athletes,” continues Peddle.
http://boxscorenews.com/stfx-athletics-announces-gallivan-scholarship-recipient-p44110-68.htm
I guess this confirms that Cole Grbavac will be going the school route. I wish him the best of luck.
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Hunter Shinkaruk
1st Game (3-2 Win)
Shinkaruk centered a line with Ryan Strome(Niagra) and Lucas Lessio (Oshawa).
They were playing against the Russians top Line featuring the 1st overall pick in last years Draft Nail Yakupov in game 1. Russians top line only scored a 5 on 3 goal.
2nd Game (6-3 Loss)
Shinkaruk got a hooking penalty.
Third game
(Monday Night) Hunter Shinkaruk will be scratched
Overall No points for Shinkaruk, 2 penalty minutes, not sure of plus/minus.
Mavericks Fans
Free Stream of Game 4 between the Regina Red Sox and Medicine Hat Mavericks Tuesday Night
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/medicine-hat-mavericks
Regina is up 2-1 in the best of 5 Series.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Hurley Joins the MJHL Dauphin Kings
The Dauphin Kings Hockey Club are pleased to announce the signing of 19-year-old power forward, Brendan Hurley. Hurley is a 6’1, 195lbs, forward who played four seasons in the WHL with the Kootenay Ice and the Medicine Hat Tigers. Hurley won a WHL Championship with the Kootenay Ice in 2010/2011.
http://www.dauphinkings.com/farticle.php?article_id=198
Nex season Hurley would have seen limited ice-time, with the Tigers having some pretty packed depth at forward. Nonetheless I wish Hurley all the best with the Kings. I wouldn't be suprised to see the Tigers keeping him on the 50 PPL for a couple months so another team can't grab him for free, because I wouldn't doubt another whl team with limited forward depth would love to have him.
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Updated Depth Charts
Forward
Shinkaruk Bredo(19) (18) Koules(18)
Leier(19) Valk(19) Hart(18)
Kessy(20) Cox(17) Dieno(19)
Labelle(17) Broadhead(17) Doty(19)
Blake Penner
xxx
xxx
+ Prospects
Defense
Theriau(20) Lewington(18)
Becker(18) Busenius(19)
Jenson(17) Daniel Hanson(17 euro)
Ty Stanton
+Prospects
Goalies
Marek Langhamer
Kenny Cameron
Zac Robideaux
Dawson MacAuley
http://www.dauphinkings.com/farticle.php?article_id=198
Nex season Hurley would have seen limited ice-time, with the Tigers having some pretty packed depth at forward. Nonetheless I wish Hurley all the best with the Kings. I wouldn't be suprised to see the Tigers keeping him on the 50 PPL for a couple months so another team can't grab him for free, because I wouldn't doubt another whl team with limited forward depth would love to have him.
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Updated Depth Charts
Forward
Shinkaruk Bredo(19) (18) Koules(18)
Leier(19) Valk(19) Hart(18)
Kessy(20) Cox(17) Dieno(19)
Labelle(17) Broadhead(17) Doty(19)
Blake Penner
xxx
xxx
+ Prospects
Defense
Theriau(20) Lewington(18)
Becker(18) Busenius(19)
Jenson(17) Daniel Hanson(17 euro)
Ty Stanton
+Prospects
Goalies
Marek Langhamer
Kenny Cameron
Zac Robideaux
Dawson MacAuley
Monday, July 9, 2012
NHL Prospect Camps
Small update on NHL Prospect Camps
Last Edit: July 16th 9:45 am (Added Philly Camp results)
Flyers Prospect Camp
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636334
Cole Grbavac will join Matt Konan who was a Free Agent Signing with Philly In April. Camp starts July 9th.
Edit: Flyers had two scrimmages. Reports say both games were pretty physical. Cole Grbavac managed to score a goal and got Into a scrap in Game 1 against Mitch Elliot. Elliot is listed as 6'5 212 lbs while Grbavac is 6'2 190lbs.
Here is the video. Grbavac landed some nasty punches. He is wearing Black #64.
Matt Konan scored during the 2nd scrimmage with a wrist shot from the slot.
Article On Matt Konan from Philly's Website.
Phoenix Development Camp
Kale Kessy and Miles Koules Participated in the Coyotes Prospect Camp at the end of June. Koules was a free agent invite. Kessy is drafted. Read a couple reports that said Koules scored some nifty goals during camp and was noticeable on the ice.
Newly Acquired Tiger via the Import Draft Marek Langhammer did not cross the pond for the camp.
Oilers Development Camp
Tyler Bunz participated in the Oilers Prospect Camp, fan reports out of their says he had a pretty good camp for himself and was one of the better goaltenders.
Anaheim Conditioning Camp
Fan reports say Emerson Etem looked good and ended the camp with a bang scoring 2 goals during the last scrimmage.
Last Edit: July 16th 9:45 am (Added Philly Camp results)
Flyers Prospect Camp
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636334
Cole Grbavac will join Matt Konan who was a Free Agent Signing with Philly In April. Camp starts July 9th.
Edit: Flyers had two scrimmages. Reports say both games were pretty physical. Cole Grbavac managed to score a goal and got Into a scrap in Game 1 against Mitch Elliot. Elliot is listed as 6'5 212 lbs while Grbavac is 6'2 190lbs.
Here is the video. Grbavac landed some nasty punches. He is wearing Black #64.
Matt Konan scored during the 2nd scrimmage with a wrist shot from the slot.
Article On Matt Konan from Philly's Website.
Phoenix Development Camp
Kale Kessy and Miles Koules Participated in the Coyotes Prospect Camp at the end of June. Koules was a free agent invite. Kessy is drafted. Read a couple reports that said Koules scored some nifty goals during camp and was noticeable on the ice.
Newly Acquired Tiger via the Import Draft Marek Langhammer did not cross the pond for the camp.
Oilers Development Camp
Tyler Bunz participated in the Oilers Prospect Camp, fan reports out of their says he had a pretty good camp for himself and was one of the better goaltenders.
Anaheim Conditioning Camp
Fan reports say Emerson Etem looked good and ended the camp with a bang scoring 2 goals during the last scrimmage.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
2012 Import Draft
Last Edit: 3:00 PM Wednesday (Added WHL Schedule Link)
Edit: 8:50 AM Thursday (Added MH News Link)
1st Round - 47th Selection
Marek Langhamer - Goalie - Czech Republic 6'1.75 181 lbs 1994 July 22nd - Pardubice
- Next season will be his 18 Yr Old Season.
- Elite Prospects Page
- Drafted 184th overall by Phoenix 7th round
- Photo In Action
-Scouting Report
Butterfly goalie with a quick glove and strong athletic ability. Has quick reflexes, fast legs, good lateral movement, solid rebound control, good positioning, and great recovery ability. Calm when the attack is strong and drives when taking shooters on. Very lean and had no formal goaltending coach until four seasons ago. Intriguing goalie prospect.
http://www.draftsite.com/nhl/player/marek-langhammer/17531/
- Apparently He suffered a Knee Injury during the Under 18's against the U.S.A and didn't return (same one Hunter Shinkaruk participated in) Was projected to go in the middle rounds of the NHL draft, but fell to the 7th. It is a little hard to believe he fell so late in the import draft, as I just saw a report from Phoenix after thier draft that said they expected him to play in the CHL this year.
- Tigershockey.com Article
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2nd Round 77th Overall
(Traded Up With Lethbridge for a late round bantam draft pick)
- Daniel Hanson - Denmark - Defenseman - 5'10 150 lbs - Sonderjyske '95
Next season Will be his 17 Yr Old Season.
- Elite Prospects Page
- Tigershockey.com Article
I'll try to dig up some more info on this kid.
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This makes the battle for the Starters job more intense. It's never a bad thing to have more competition in camp. They also have a bit of variety with thier age group. You gotta think that a drafted goalie has a good chance to stick but he still has to prove he belongs. Cameron won the backup role last season, so he has some slight experience over MacAuley. Its incredibly tough to break into the league as a 16 yr old goaltender. It will be a good battle during camp.
Goalies
- Langhamer (18)
- Cameron (19)
- MacAuley(17)
- Robidoux(16)
WHL SCHEDULE
The WHL Released the full schedule today. Tigers start with a Home and Home against Lethbridge.
The Tigers start on the road in Lethbridge on Friday September 21st
Then come back to the Hat Saturday September 22nd for the Home Opener.
Tigers have a bundle of road games right off the bat as they take a 3 week trip into B.C/Central Alberta at the beggining of October.
http://whl.ca/uploads/assets/WHL_EN_SITE/2011_12_WHL_Season/WHL_Documents11_12/2012_13_WHL_Schedule_June_27_12.pdf
MH News Article on the Tigers Import Draft
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/a-stealat-47tigers-thrilled-to-get-nhl-drafted-goalie-with-first-pick-of-chlimport-draft-wednesday-06282012.html
Edit: 8:50 AM Thursday (Added MH News Link)
1st Round - 47th Selection
Marek Langhamer - Goalie - Czech Republic 6'1.75 181 lbs 1994 July 22nd - Pardubice
- Next season will be his 18 Yr Old Season.
- Elite Prospects Page
- Drafted 184th overall by Phoenix 7th round
- Photo In Action
-Scouting Report
Butterfly goalie with a quick glove and strong athletic ability. Has quick reflexes, fast legs, good lateral movement, solid rebound control, good positioning, and great recovery ability. Calm when the attack is strong and drives when taking shooters on. Very lean and had no formal goaltending coach until four seasons ago. Intriguing goalie prospect.
http://www.draftsite.com/nhl/player/marek-langhammer/17531/
- Apparently He suffered a Knee Injury during the Under 18's against the U.S.A and didn't return (same one Hunter Shinkaruk participated in) Was projected to go in the middle rounds of the NHL draft, but fell to the 7th. It is a little hard to believe he fell so late in the import draft, as I just saw a report from Phoenix after thier draft that said they expected him to play in the CHL this year.
- Tigershockey.com Article
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2nd Round 77th Overall
(Traded Up With Lethbridge for a late round bantam draft pick)
- Daniel Hanson - Denmark - Defenseman - 5'10 150 lbs - Sonderjyske '95
Next season Will be his 17 Yr Old Season.
- Elite Prospects Page
- Tigershockey.com Article
I'll try to dig up some more info on this kid.
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This makes the battle for the Starters job more intense. It's never a bad thing to have more competition in camp. They also have a bit of variety with thier age group. You gotta think that a drafted goalie has a good chance to stick but he still has to prove he belongs. Cameron won the backup role last season, so he has some slight experience over MacAuley. Its incredibly tough to break into the league as a 16 yr old goaltender. It will be a good battle during camp.
Goalies
- Langhamer (18)
- Cameron (19)
- MacAuley(17)
- Robidoux(16)
WHL SCHEDULE
The WHL Released the full schedule today. Tigers start with a Home and Home against Lethbridge.
The Tigers start on the road in Lethbridge on Friday September 21st
Then come back to the Hat Saturday September 22nd for the Home Opener.
Tigers have a bundle of road games right off the bat as they take a 3 week trip into B.C/Central Alberta at the beggining of October.
http://whl.ca/uploads/assets/WHL_EN_SITE/2011_12_WHL_Season/WHL_Documents11_12/2012_13_WHL_Schedule_June_27_12.pdf
MH News Article on the Tigers Import Draft
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/a-stealat-47tigers-thrilled-to-get-nhl-drafted-goalie-with-first-pick-of-chlimport-draft-wednesday-06282012.html
Thursday, June 21, 2012
WHL Release Exhibition Schedule (Edit:Friday)
It has been pretty quiet around here lately. I'm taking a good portion of the summer off from this blog, but I will try to post something If any major news comes out like the CHL Import Draft next Wednesday. I still want to try and post my Annual Arm-Chair GM scouting report before the NHL Draft Tomorow (which is not going to happen, this weekend sometimes.)
Tigers Exhibition Games
Saturday - 01/09/2012 - Medicine Hat vs Calgary - 3:00 (Edm Tourney)
Sunday - 02/09/2012 - P.G vs Medicine Hat - 11:00 (Edm Tourney)
Sunday - 09/09/2012 - Lethbridge @ Medicine Hat - 6:00 HOME GAME
Wednesday - 12/09/2012 - Medicine Hat @ Lethbridge - 7:00
Saturday - 15/09/2012 - Medicine Hat vs Red Deer - 7:30 (stettler)
Slightly Old News
Alex Theriau was not signed by the Dallas Stars so he will be eligible to go back into the draft on Friday.
Edit:Didn't get selected in the draft Alex Theriau is now a free agent. His chances of coming back to the Tigers just went up.
Willie Desjardins was moved to the Stars AHL Affiliate the Texas Stars as thier Head Coach.
Hunter Shinkaruk was selected for the 2012 Russia/Canada Challange. This event replaced the Team Canada Summer Development Camp for the world junoirs.
Darren Helm re-signed with Detroit (4 year 8.5 million dollar deal) I think 90% of the hockey world would consider that a steal.
Edit
Their have been a few comments that have been getting stuck in the spam filter, including a pretty newsworthy comment about Parkkonen.
Patrik Parkkonen
I completely missed this but Patrik Parkkonen has Signed with Porin Assat of the Finnish elite league. He signed a 2 year contract in early June. The Tigers blueline depth is now looking a little inexperienced with Parkkonen going overseas and Mckay heading off to school.
Defensive Depth Chart
Alex Theriau(20??) Busenius(19)
Becker(18) Lewington(18)
Jenson(17) xxx
xxx
This means the Tigers will be able to draft 2 new euros through the Euro Draft.
Tigers Exhibition Games
Saturday - 01/09/2012 - Medicine Hat vs Calgary - 3:00 (Edm Tourney)
Sunday - 02/09/2012 - P.G vs Medicine Hat - 11:00 (Edm Tourney)
Sunday - 09/09/2012 - Lethbridge @ Medicine Hat - 6:00 HOME GAME
Wednesday - 12/09/2012 - Medicine Hat @ Lethbridge - 7:00
Saturday - 15/09/2012 - Medicine Hat vs Red Deer - 7:30 (stettler)
Slightly Old News
Alex Theriau was not signed by the Dallas Stars so he will be eligible to go back into the draft on Friday.
Edit:Didn't get selected in the draft Alex Theriau is now a free agent. His chances of coming back to the Tigers just went up.
Willie Desjardins was moved to the Stars AHL Affiliate the Texas Stars as thier Head Coach.
Hunter Shinkaruk was selected for the 2012 Russia/Canada Challange. This event replaced the Team Canada Summer Development Camp for the world junoirs.
Darren Helm re-signed with Detroit (4 year 8.5 million dollar deal) I think 90% of the hockey world would consider that a steal.
Edit
Their have been a few comments that have been getting stuck in the spam filter, including a pretty newsworthy comment about Parkkonen.
Patrik Parkkonen
I completely missed this but Patrik Parkkonen has Signed with Porin Assat of the Finnish elite league. He signed a 2 year contract in early June. The Tigers blueline depth is now looking a little inexperienced with Parkkonen going overseas and Mckay heading off to school.
Defensive Depth Chart
Alex Theriau(20??) Busenius(19)
Becker(18) Lewington(18)
Jenson(17) xxx
xxx
This means the Tigers will be able to draft 2 new euros through the Euro Draft.
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