2021 Season Is Right Around The Corner...
Texas Jr Brahmas Preview - World Junior Summer Showcase Report - New Youtube Video & More !
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Season Preview - Texas Jr Brahmas
Tier III Junior - NA3HL
Next up on our season preview series, are the Texas Jr Brahmas from the NA3HL ! Texas, the affiliate of the NAHL Lone Star Brahmas, have been the crown of the NA3HL South Division for the last 5 seasons. The 2019 Fraser Cup Champions were finalists in the 2021 Fraser Cup, and look to continue their reign over the South Division in 2021-2022.
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World Junior Summer Showcase
7.24.21 - 7.31.21 - Plymouth, Michigan
The 2021 World Junior Summer Showcase was a first glimpse of competitive hockey for the 2021-2022 season, and the boys from Sweden, Finland and the United States did not disappoint. The tournament was full of drafted players from the 2020 and 2021 drafts, and was an opportunity to leave an impression with the coaches for chance to crack the 2022 IIHF World Junior rosters.
Notable draft picks included Ottawa’s Jake Sanderson, New Jersey Devils’ Luke Hughes, Calgary Flames first rounder Matt Coronato, as well as a total of 51 players drafted in first 3 rounds. Check out over 40 prospect reviews, and video highlights !
Most Prospects By NHL Organization
Detroit Red Wings - 7
Carolina Hurricanes - 6
Chicago Blackhawks - 5
Tampa Bay Lightening - 4
St. Louis Blues - 4
Want to read about just junior hockey ? Or maybe you want to read just our combine and showcase reports? Check out our new collections tabs at the top of the TSA Scouting Journal !
2021 Women’s World Championship Begins Aug 20th
The 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship begins next week in Calgary, Alberta at WinSport Arena. The tournament was set for Nova Scotia in May 2021, but was moved due to COVID-19. The 2020 tournament was also cancelled, leaving the US the reigning champion after taking gold vs the Fins in 2019. Group A looks to be the group of death, including Canada, USA, Finland, Switzerland and Russia (competing as ROC). Group B consists of Japan, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, and Hungary.
Team USA Schedule
8.20.21 vs Switzerland 7:30 pm
8.22.21 vs Finland 7:30 pm
8.24.21 vs Russia 12:00 pm
8.26.21 vs Canada 4:00 pm
Morris Named Head Coach at Northwood School
Mark Morris has been named the new Head Coach of the Northwood School Hockey Program, ahead of their first season playing in the newly created Prep Hockey Conference. Morris brings both colligate and professional coaching experience, from Clarkson University where he spent 14 seasons winning over 300 games, to AHL organizations like Charlotte and Manchester. The Northwood alum is a 2 time ECAC coach of the year award winner
Panthers Add Jumbo Joe
Joe Thornton has signed a 1 year, league minimum $750,000 deal with the Florida Panthers, adding a great stabilizer in the locker room, as well as a hall of fame hockey brain. Thornton, now 42, put up 20 points with the Maple Leafs in 2020-2021, and showed to be a great mentor to young talent. Is this Jumbo’s last shot at a cup ?
Mic’d Up - Junior Goalie
Ever wonder what a goalie is thinking about during training ?
Heres your chance. Listen in to tier III junior goaltender Joe Hughes as he skates with some of the TSA Goalie coaching staff.
2021 NHL Draft Analysis
With the NHL season right around the corner, be sure to check out our complete 2021 NHL Draft Analysis including statistical breakdowns of every aspect of the draft, as well as complete coverage of all the top stories from the free agent signing period.
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