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Jan 16th, 18:502026 NHL DraftInjury replacements Myles Brosnan, Tobias Trejbal seize opportunity in All-American Game
It was an exciting night of action at USA Hockey Arena.
2025-12-04, 15:21NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryan Rucinski outworks everyone
Through November, the USHL has seen huge performances from undrafted breakout stars, late-round selections, and draft-eligibles alike, with the dogged competitors seeing particular success.
2025-11-20, 15:372026 NHL Draft
Five top goaltenders to watch for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus takes as look at goaltenders you need to watch this season for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2025-10-09, 15:29NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Jack Hextall emerging as one of the smartest 2026 draft-eligible prospects
From hockey geniuses to dazzling handlers and relentless checkers, a wide variety of players have made their marks early in the USHL season.
2025-09-18, 00:04NHL ProspectsUSHL 2025-26 Season Preview: Can the Muskegon Lumberjacks be the first back-to-back champion in 30 years?
The puck is dropping on the USHL season, and we preview each team, highlight three key storylines, and lock in our awards predictions.
2024-11-06, 14:58USHLUSHL Stock Watch: Luka Radivojevič as advertised for Muskegon
Sebastian High goes through the risers and and fallers in the USHL as we enter early November.
2024-10-08, 14:52NHL ProspectsUSHL Stock Watch: Carter Amico turning heads early
Sebastian High brings us updates on the latest risers and fallers from the USHL early season action.
2024-08-08, 20:002025 NHL Draft"I want revenge": Adam Benák's quest for gold and the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft
Adam Benák is breaking records at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, but he's got his eyes set on revenge and a gold medal.
2024-04-11, 21:30NHLInto the Lab: How the best shutdown defenders dictate the game, with 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tory Pitner
Youngstown Phantoms defenceman and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tory Pitner goes in-depth on how the best defensive defencemen in the game go about their craft.
2024-04-01, 18:302024 NHL DraftMeet Tory Pitner, the 2024 NHL Draft's most interesting man
What makes Tory Pitner tick? Who does he model his game after, and why? What does his future hold? All that more in this exclusive Q&A.
2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio.
2023-08-03, 14:17NHL ProspectsCanadians prospect Jacob Fowler proving he belongs on Team USA at Summer Showcase
The goalie is vying for one of the three spots on the roster in Sweden. Sean Shapiro spoke with the goalie this week in Plymouth.
2023-06-20, 17:252023 NHL Entry DraftNorth Dakota commit Andrew Strathmann has strong second round vibes
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Youngstown Phantoms defenceman and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Andrew Strathmann on EP Rinkside.
2023-03-13, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Macklin Celebrini putting himself in the pole position for 2024 NHL Draft
This month's USHL Stock Watch looks at Macklin Celebrini, Jayden Perron, Jacob Fowler, Tanner Adams, Sam Rinzel, and Zack Sharp.
2023-02-06, 23:13NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft rankings
This Central European Stock Watch gives an update on David Reinbacher, Martin Mišiak, Jiří Felcman, Simon Meier, Aleš Čech
2023-02-02, 22:16NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Daimon Gardner healthy, hitting the scoresheet with Tri-City Storm
The USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on Quinn Finley, Daimon Gardner, Aram Minnetian, William Whitelaw, Oliver Moore, and Michael Hrabal.
2023-01-13, 13:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Nicholas Moldenhauer catching fire with Chicago Steel
Elite Prospects USHL regional scout Joey Padmanabhan looks at Cole Knuble, Jayden Perron, Nick Moldenhauer,
2022-12-20, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportStandout performances at the 2022 World Junior A Challenge
Every year at the World Junior A Challenge, the NHL brass amasses to watch players from the United States Hockey League and the Canadian Prairies, destined for productive NCAA careers,...
2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects December ranking of the top 32 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together their first draft ranking of the season for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with scouting reports on their top 32 players.
2022-12-05, 20:30NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Will Smith emerging as the USNTDP's best in this year's draft
Will Smith leads the way in our debut USHL Stock Watch, looking at who's trending up, who's trending down, and who's holding steady in that part of the scouting world.
2022-09-28, 17:592023 NHL Entry DraftStandout performances from the 2022 USHL Fall Classic
American regional scout Joey Padmanabhan was on the scene for the 2022 USHL Fall Classic, and he shares his standout performances from the tournament.
2022-06-03, 19:002022 NHL Entry DraftAdam Ingram could be second round gold
Russ Cohen has a look at Youngstown Phantoms forward Adam Ingram, talking to the 2022 NHL Draft hopeful about how he handled increased attention in a strong draft year.
2022-03-16, 18:112022 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects March ranking of the top 64 prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects team has ranked 64 players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with their second board of the season.
2021-12-01, 20:282022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside pre-World Juniors 2022 NHL Draft ranking
J.D. Burke and his team of scouts have come together to produce their first draft ranking of the year for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, a board that's 32 players long.
