Category : TJHN Originals
Lewiston Maine Withdraws NAHL Application
The much anticipated arrival of an NAHL franchise in Lewiston Maine is on hold for at least one more year. Citing a lack of time...
Soo Eagles Remain In The Soo Though NAHL Leaves
The Soo Eagles Organization is one of the most dedicated and committed organizations in all of Junior Hockey. This starts with Ownership setting the tone. Lavin...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – State Of Junior A Hockey In Ontario
I write today because the boss ask me to give my opinion on the condition of Junior A Hockey in Ontario. He ask me because...
The Death Pool – Show Me The Moneyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!
SHOOOOOOOOWWWWWW MEEEEEE THEEEEE MONEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! Oh hell yeah kids, its that time of year again. Its tryout time, quickly followed by contract signing time. Well guess...
Rules For Hiring An Adviser – The Difference Between Agent And Adviser
There is not a week that passes where I do not have to answer questions pertaining to the rules that control what a family adviser...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Truth Behind Picking Players
Yesterday, I spend the day working with the boss on the Pre Draft Combine rosters, and discussing the players. All the time his phone be...
The Death Pool – Two For The Price Of One
Happy Monday kids. I hope everyone had a great weekend, and enjoyed some junior and NHL playoff hockey. This is a great time of year...
Playing Buffalo Sabres GM For A Day – Publishers Opinion
Let me preface this piece by saying I am a life long Buffalo Sabres fan. I have bled Blue and Gold since 1970. I also...
The Death Pool – NHL Draft Lottery
Happy Monday morning kids! Hope you all had a great weekend like I did. So, lets get right to it, the NHL draft lottery is...
NHL Clearly Relying On NCAA Players More Each Year – Don’t believe? Look At The Numbers
The NCAA is quickly becoming THE place to develop NHL players. Now, I know there are a lot of people out there screaming that Major...
CCHL Adds Midget Hockey To Development Ladder
There is a revolution taking place in Canada’s Capitol City of Ottawa and the surrounding Ontario region. The Central Canadian Hockey League, recently added sixteen teams...
EOJHL Dumps Six Teams And Becomes CCHL Tier II
Back in February TJHN reported that CCHL And EOJHL Changing Junior Hockey Through Official Development Agreement As it turns out, it is a lot more...
Josh Racek Commits To Northland University
Joshua Racek of the NOJHL’s Cochrane Crunch has committed to play for the NCAA D-3 Northland College Lumberjacks in the NCHA Conference. Racek’s journey to...
RIP Mark Reeds
Hockey lost a very good man today. Mark Reeds passed away this morning after an extended battle with Cancer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mark...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – Congratulations On Being Drafted
To be sure, being drafted is an honor. Whether is be Major Junior, USHL, Tier II or Tier III, it is an honor, and something...
The Death Pool – Players Need To Wake Up When It Comes To Try Out Camp Selection
Happy Monday morning kids! I hope its as nice where you are as it is here. Spring is in the air, and I even got...
USHL Or Major Junior – NHL Central Scouting Final List Insight
Every year, we have the same old debate. Major Junior or the USHL to NCAA route for development. Which is best? There are plenty of...
The Death Pool – Special Report – Saskatchewan Coach Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges
Hey kids, welcome back for another special report on another sicko who is taking advantage of young children in our game. Oh and yeah, it...
McDavid And Eichel The Potential For Greatness – by Joseph Kolodziej
The race for the 2015 draft lottery is almost complete. Much has been said about teams “tanking” to have a chance at drafting either Connor...
Confessions Of A Junior Hockey Coach – My Own Analytics
Analytics, is the buzz hockey phrase of the day is it not? So many people talking about the numbers, and comparing it to money ball. ...