Patrik Laine is expected to be the 1st or 2nd overall pick at the 2016 NHL draft in Buffalo, New York. Laine was outstanding this past season and helped lead his team, Tampere to the Finnish Elite League championship. Halifax native Stephen Dixon was one […]
Halifax native Stephen Dixon was a member of the Finnish Elite League champions, Tampere during the 2015/16 season. The 30 year old forward had an outstanding Quebec Major Junior Hockey League career with Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and was drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins. He eventually […]
Halifax Mooseheads centre Otto Somppi is a prospect for the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo, NY. The Finnish native was 2nd in team scoring in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Here is a profile with highlights and interviews with Somppi and coach Dom Ducharme.
Otto Somppi scores in 2nd minute of overtime as Mooseheads defeat Cape Breton 5-4 in QMJHL action at Scotiabank Centre. The goal caps off a comeback win as Mooseheads trailed 4-2 in 3rd.
Saint John Sea Dogs defenceman Oliver Felixson is eligible for the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York. The 6 foot 5 223 pound Finnish native made the decision to come to the CHL so he would be closer to someday playing pro hockey. Here […]