You were named to Canada West All-Rookie team in your 1st year. When you reflect, what made the transition so smooth for you? Camryn: Compared to U18 AAA, U Sports is faster and more physical. I was told that Women’s hockey at the U Sport level was more physical, but I never really understood it until I played. To be completely …
At Dominate Hockey we talk about how each player’s path is unique to themselves. You got drafted to the NHL out of U18 AAA, which is very uncommon. Talk about that experience. Kieran: I was paying attention to the draft because I knew my buddy Brayden Tracey, was going to be selected. During my season, Montreal started communicating with me, and …
You are the skills and development coach for the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes. What does your job entail? Matt: I wear a bunch of different hats, but at the core, my position is to help our players improve in whatever area I can. The heavy lifting for me is skill development on the ice, but some days it might be helping our …
Europe is a great place to play hockey. You play fewer games, the travel is shorter, and the quality of hockey remains high, but packing up your life in a hockey bag and a couple of suitcases can seem like a big leap of faith. From my experience with proper research and signing with a quality team, it will be …
Talk about what it was like playing hockey growing up in Denmark. Mads: Growing up playing hockey in Denmark was fun. The thing is you don’t get noticed by scouts until you’re 18 or playing professionally somewhere. There is not a lot of national attention regarding junior or minor hockey in Denmark. At what age did you start thinking playing in …
How many times have you been asked if your dad is Hall of Famer Adam Oates? Adam: Basically, my whole life, whether it be at school or the rink, I’ve always been asked if I was related to him. But the truth is I’m not related to him, and it was just a coincidence that I was named Adam. You’ve been …
Dusty Nickel developed as a goalie with the Crowfoot Minor Hockey Association in Calgary. He split his junior career in the AJHL and SJHL. He went on to spend four years with the Mount Royal University Men’s hockey team. He’s been working with Top Prospects Goaltending for the past seven years. Currently, Dusty is the emergency back up for the …
I recently sat down with Blair Couchene, the founder of BAC Hockey, to talk with him about the Bantam Draft, transitioning to the next step in your hockey journey, and his thoughts on this unique offseason. He has over 10 years of coaching experience at the U15 AAA and U18 AAA level. He also has experience as a WHL scout …
Are you at the stage of your career where moving away from home is inevitable? This can be a difficult transition in your life. You’re leaving behind your family and friends as you pursue your hockey aspirations. This can be just as challenging on parents as well. In one sense, they are proud of you for reaching the next step …
I’ll start by saying I hope everyone and their families are healthy and keeping busy during this global pandemic. As hockey players, we are in unchartered territory, and the unknown can be tough. Some questions you might have asked yourself include: When is the start date for my next season? How does the pandemic affect contract negotiations? Is my team …