Bantam Draft Thread…

1st Round – #1 overall: Derrick Pouliot, D, Weyburn, SK- 5′11, 165
08-09: Weyburn Wings (SSMHL AA bantam) — 26gp-25g-38a-63pts-24pim
08-09: Moose Jaw Warriors (SMHL AAA midget) — 5gp-1g-1a-2pts-0pim
08-09: Moose Jaw Warriors (Macs Midget Tournament) — 4gp-3g-2a-5pts-2pim
08-09: Weyburn Wings (Saskatoon bantam tournament) — 3gp-3g-3a-6pts-2pim
08-09: Weyburn Wings (Western Bantam Championships) — 4gp-2g-2a-4pts-6pim
07-08: Weyburn Wings (SSMHL AA bantam) — [...]

New PWH Blog…

The staff of the Portland Winter Hawks have put together a new blog regarding the team and it can be found at:
http://portlandwinterhawks.wordpress.com
From there you can find links to their new Twitter and Flickr sites…
This blog will continue as well…and I’ll have updates on Thursday regarding the 2009 Bantam Draft that starts at 7:15 AM Portland [...]

Bantam Draft History…

I thought it would be interesting to see what notable names of WHL history were selected at the picks that Portland has this year in the 2009 Bantam Draft.
I already gave you the 1st rounders…here are some notable names that were picked where the Hawks will select this year:

#24 overall — Notables – Ty Wishart [...]

Bantam Draft on Thursday…

I’m back from a week on the East Coast…with the Bantam Draft coming up on Thursday in Edmonton, I thought that I would post where the Hawks will select for each round:
1st Round – #1 overall
Thanks to the victory in the WHL Bantam Draft Lottery, the Hawks will pick 1st overall.  I’m sure they are [...]

Canada to play for Bronze…

From www.hockeycanada.ca…

Canada 1 – United States 2 (Game Complete)

U.S. EDGES CANADA 2-1 IN WORLD UNDER-18 HOCKEY SEMIFINAL

FARGO, N.D. – The United States scored two third-period power-play goals and defeated Canada 2-1 in Friday’s semifinal action at the world under-18 hockey championship.
Jerry D’Amigo scored the winner with just under seven minutes remaining in regulation for the [...]

Johnston/Canada U18 Remain Unbeaten…Advance to Medal Round…

From www.hockeycanada.ca…

Canada 4 – Sweden 2

CANADA ADVANCES TO SEMIFINAL AT WORLD UNDER-18 HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

FARGO, N.D. – Tuesday’s win was worth plenty to Canada at the world under-18 hockey championship.
Joey Hishon of the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack scored twice, including the game winner, as the Canadians earned a berth in the semifinal with a 4-2 win [...]

Ponich Ranked By CSB…

For the first time, Winter Hawks defenseman Brett Ponich has cracked the Central Scouting NHL Draft Rankings.  He is ranked 151st among North American skaters.
The list can be found at:  http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=31411.

Canada Rallies For OT Win Over Czech…

From www.hockeycanada.ca…

Czech Republic 3 – Canada 4 (OT)

CANADA ESCAPES WITH OT WIN OVER CZECH REPUBLIC AT WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP

FARGO, N.D. – Canada faced its stiffest test Monday at the world under-18 hockey championship – and needed some late-game heroics to pull out the win.
Brett Connolly of the WHL’s Prince George Cougars scored 1:23 into overtime [...]

Canada 2-0 at U-18’s…

From www.hockeycanada.ca…

Canada 8 – Switzerland 1 (Final)

CANADA’S POWER PLAY ERUPTS AGAIN IN 8-1 WIN OVER SWISS AT WORLD UNDER 18S

FARGO, N.D. – Canada had plenty to work on heading into the world under-18 hockey championship.
It looks like the power play is functioning just fine.

IIHF Stats | Team Canada Photo Gallery

Ethan Werek and Joey Hishon each [...]

Canada/Johnston Rout Germany 11-2

From www.hockeycanada.ca:
Germany 2 – Canada 11

(A side note…Thomas Brandl for Germany is the younger brother of Max Brandl.)

CANADA OPENS UNDER-18 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 11-2 ROUT OF GERMANY

FARGO, N.D. – Canada only needed one dominant period to set the tone Thursday at the world under-18 hockey championship.
Bryan Froese of the WHL’s Everett Silvertips scored three [...]