Kubota Top Prospects - Feed https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:32:11 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Celebrity coaches and ticket information announced for 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/celebrity-coaches-and-ticket-information-announced-for-2023-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:08:08 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/celebrity-coaches-and-ticket-information-announced-for-2023-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Vancouver Giants ticket office, beginning at $75 plus applicable taxes and fees. Additionally, single game tickets beginning at $29.95 plus applicable taxes and fees are available online, by telephone at 604-882-8800, and in person at the Langley Events Centre ticket office (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and until the end of the first period on Giants game days). Behind the bench includes Vancouver Canucks legends Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin alongside fellow Canucks alumnus and New Westminster Bruins graduate Stan Smyl and Canucks amateur scout and Lethbridge Broncos graduate Ron Delorme. Also part of the coaching staffs for Teams Red and White includes Giants head coach Michael Dyck and Giants player development coach and former Chicago Blackhawks star Brent Seabrook. Support staff includes athletic trainers Mike Burnstein (Giants) and Scott Hoyer (Kelowna Rockets) and equipment managers Brodie St. Jacques (Giants) and Colin Robinson (Kamloops Blazers). Selected second overall by the Canucks in the 1999 NHL Draft, Daniel Sedin spent the entirety of his NHL career with the franchise, counting 17 seasons in which he amassed 1,041 points in 1,306 games. Sitting second all-time in franchise points and first in goals (393), Sedin’s career was highlighted by the 2010-11 season when he led the NHL with 104 points as its only triple-digit producer and was named a First Team All-Star and presented with the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player. The 2006 Olympic gold medalist with Sweden then returned to the Canucks in 2021, joining the club’s hockey operations department where he currently works in player development. Sedin was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022. The third-overall selection by Vancouver in the 1999 NHL Draft, Henrik Sedin played 17 seasons with the Canucks where through a franchise-leading 1,330 regular season appearances he remains the club’s all-time leader with 830 assists and 1,070 points, alongside 240 goals. A natural playmaker, Sedin led the NHL in assists for three consecutive seasons (2010-12), beginning with the 2009-10 campaign where he also led the league with 112 points to earn the Art Ross Trophy and later claim the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP. A two-time First Team All-Star (2010, 2011), Sedin was an invaluable presence both on and off the ice as on he twice (2016, 2018) earned the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in recognition for significant humanitarian contributions to his community. Sedin also saw success internationally, helping his native Sweden to a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Alongside his brother, Sedin returned to the Canucks in 2011 where he currently works in player development. In 2022, Sedin was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. A Canucks legend, Smyl spent the entirety of his playing career in Vancouver, counting 13 seasons in which he registered 262 goals and 411 assists for 673 points through 896 career contests. Smyl remains the franchise’s fifth all-time leading scorer. The Glendon, Alta., native then joined the Canucks’ hockey operations in 1991, beginning as an assistant coach, while the ensuing years saw him serve in various capacities with the organization including his current role as vice-president of hockey operations. In the junior ranks, Smyl competed with the Bruins for part of four seasons (1974-78) and helped the club win four consecutive Ed Chynoweth Cup championships. Smyl’s junior career was underscored by the 1977 and 1978 campaigns where he helped his team raise the Memorial Cup, the latter year which saw him lead all tournament participants with 14 points in only five games to claim the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as Memorial Cup MVP and earn a spot on the Memorial Cup All-Star Team. Chosen 40th overall by Vancouver in the 1978 NHL Draft, Smyl captained the club from 1982-90 and in 1991 his iconic jersey No. 12 became the first number retired by the Canucks. Spending three seasons (1973-76) with the Swift Current/Lethbridge Broncos, Delorme’s junior career counted 154 career contests in which he neared point-per-game production with 57 goals and 84 assists before later beginning a nine-year NHL career that counted more than 500 games with the Colorado Rockies and Vancouver Canucks. Returning to his junior hockey roots, the native of North Battleford, Sask., joined the Canucks in 1986 where he began a career in amateur scouting that has spanned more than 35 seasons including more than two decades as chief scout. A WHL graduate, Dyck spent part of four seasons (1985-89) in the junior circuit as a player, counting stops with the Calgary Wranglers, Brandon Wheat Kings, and Regina Pats where in 215 career contests he registered 15 goals and 48 assists for 63 points. In 1993, Dyck joined the Kamloops Blazers as a scout, helping to construct the team that claimed the 1994 Ed Chynoweth Cup and Memorial Cup titles before later shifting to coaching with the Medicine Hat Tigers. A native of Lethbridge, Alta., Dyck later joined his hometown Hurricanes as an assistant coach. In all, Dyck spent nine seasons in Lethbridge including four as head coach. Originally joining the Giants in 2002, Dyck held several roles with the organization prior to his appointment as head coach in 2018-19. As head coach of the Giants, Dyck’s first four seasons with the club have witnessed him post an impressive record of 116-88-12-4 highlighted by a trip to the WHL Championship Final in 2019. Dyck has also seen success on the international stage including gold-medal victories as an assistant coach with Team Canada at the 2021 World Championship and 2022 World Juniors. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Seabrook came on the hockey radar in part of five seasons (2000-05) with the Lethbridge Hurricanes where the then budding blue-liner impressed at both ends of the ice in collected 39 goals and 137 assists for 176 points in 264 career contests. Seabrook then captained the Hurricanes for his final two seasons and also participated in the 2003 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Chosen 14th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2003 NHL Draft, Seabrook helped the franchise capture the Stanley Cup on three occasions (2010, 2013, 2015). Over 15 seasons, Seabrook tallied 103 goals and 361 assists for 464 points, while today he remains third all-time in Blackhawks’ history with 1,114 games played and one of eight skaters to reach more than 1,000 games with the Original Six franchise. A native of Richmond, B.C., Seabrook has also enjoyed success internationally including gold-medal wins at the 2003 IIHF U18 World Championship, where he was named the tournament’s best defenceman, in addition to the 2005 World Juniors and 2010 Winter Olympics. In 2022, Seabrook returned to B.C. as the Giants’ player development coach. The 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game airs live from the Langley Events Centre on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App, and RDS on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at 7 p.m. Pacific. Media accreditation applications for the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be distributed in December. More information on the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game including team rosters will be announced at a later date.]]> Vancouver Giants to host 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/vancouver-giants-to-host-2023-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:25:03 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/vancouver-giants-to-host-2023-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game chl.ca/2023-top-prospects-information.]]> In Review – 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/in-review-2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:10:38 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/in-review-2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Recap and Highlights Shane Wright of the Kingston Frontenacs offered up early heroics for Team Red but it was Team White who claimed victory at the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

Jagger Firkus, Team White Player of the Game

With a goal and an assist, Moose Jaw forward Jagger Firkus was named Player of the Game for Team White.

Shane Wright, Team Red Player of the Game

With the first goal of the game and many chances to follow, Kingston Frontenacs centre Shane Wright was named Player of the Game for Team Red.

On-ice Testing

Forty of the Canadian Hockey League’s top prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft competed in on-ice testing Tuesday ahead of the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday in Kitchener. Here are some of our favourite shots from the on-ice testing ahead of the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

The Game: Episode 1

In Episode 1 of The Game, Team captains Shane Wright and Denton Mateychuk set the stage for the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

The Game: Episode 2

In Episode 2 of The Game, Team White's Tristan Luneau and Team Red's Luca Del Bel Belluz tell us about the busy day filled with tests and interviews.

The Game: Episode 3

In Episode 3 of The Game, Team White's Jagger Firkus and Team Red's Matthew Savoie set the stage for the first Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game since 2020.

The Game: Episode 4

In Episode 4 of The Game, Team White earns a 3-1 victory in the 26th Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. ]]> 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game – Digital Program https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game-digital-program Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:56:33 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game-digital-program ]]> 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects perform in Sport Testing Combine https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-perform-in-sport-testing-combine Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:40:56 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-perform-in-sport-testing-combine 30M Forward Skate: 1 - Noah Warren (Gatineau Olympiques) - 3.810 seconds 2 - Nathan Gaucher (Quebec Remparts) - 3.829 seconds 3 - Isaiah George (London Knights) - 3.848 seconds 4 - Matthew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) - 3.886 seconds 5 - Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) - 3.889 seconds 30M Forward Skate with Puck: 1 - Matthew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) - 3.422 seconds 2 - Maveric Lamoureux (Drummondville Voltigeurs) - 3.646 seconds 3 - Isaiah George (London Knights) - 3.903 seconds 4 - Jake Karabela (Guelph Storm) - 3.925 seconds 5 - Noah Warren (Gatineau Olympiques) - 3.944 seconds 30M Backward Skate: 1 - Isaiah George (London Knights) - 4.476 seconds 2 - Ty Nelson (North Bay Battalion) - 4.557 seconds 3 - Kevin Korchinski (Seattle Thunderbirds) - 4.586 seconds 4 - Owen Beck (Mississauga Steelheads) - 4.618 seconds 5 - Jordan Gustafson (Seattle Thunderbirds) - 4.619 seconds 30M Backward Skate with Puck: 1 - Isaiah George (London Knights) - 4.405 seconds 2 - Ty Nelson (North Bay Battalion) - 4.657 seconds 3 - Mats Lindgren (Kamloops Blazers) - 4.680 seconds 4 - Danny Zhilkin (Guelph Storm) - 4.714 seconds 5 - Paul Ludwinski (Kingston Frontenacs) - 4.723 seconds Weave Agility: 1 - Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) - 10.421 seconds 2 - Vinzenz Rohrer (Ottawa 67's) - 10.597 seconds 3 - Denton Mateychuk (Moose Jaw Warriors) - 10.729 seconds 4 - Danny Zhilkin (Guelph Storm) - 10.816 seconds 5 - Matthew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) - 10.883 seconds Weave Agility with Puck: 1 - Matthew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) - 11.036 seconds 2 - Vinzenz Rohrer (Ottawa 67's) - 11.083 seconds 3 - Luca Del Bel Belluz (Mississauga Steelheads) - 11.133 seconds 4 - Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) - 11.134 seconds 5 - David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) - 11.225 seconds Transition Agility: 1 - Matthew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) - 13.134 seconds 2 - Vinzenz Rohrer (Ottawa 67's) - 13.196 seconds 3 - Owen Beck (Mississauga Steelheads) - 13.427 seconds 4 - David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) - 13.485 seconds 5 - Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) - 13.502 seconds Transition Agility with Puck: 1 - Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) - 14.169 seconds 2 - Jorian Donovan (Hamilton Bulldogs) - 14.189 seconds 3 - Vinzenz Rohrer (Ottawa 67's) - 14.304 seconds 4 - David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) - 14.364 seconds 5 - Denton Mateychuk (Moose Jaw Warriors) - 13.382 seconds Reaction: 1 - Josh Filmon (Swift Current Broncos) - 9.184 seconds 2 - Kevin Korchinski (Seattle Thunderbirds) - 9.735 seconds 3 - David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) - 9.739 seconds 4 - Ty Nelson (North Bay Battalion) - 9.756 seconds 5 - Conor Geekie (Winnipeg ICE) - 9.807 seconds Reaction with Puck: 1 - Matthew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) - 9.455 seconds 2 - Danny Zhilkin (Guelph Storm) - 9.666 seconds 3 - Jorian Donovan (Hamilton Bulldogs) - 9.920 seconds 4 - Josh Filmon (Swift Current Broncos) - 9.935 seconds 5 - Ty Nelson (North Bay Battalion) - 9.948 seconds Overall: 1 - Mathew Savoie (Winnipeg ICE) 2 - Vinzenz Rohrer (Ottawa 67’s) 3 - David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) 4 - Isaiah George (London Knights) 5 - Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) Sport Testing scores provide valuable performance benchmarks to coaches and players at all levels of hockey with data collected at the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game shared with NHL Central Scouting and distributed to all 32 NHL teams.]]> Meet Team White https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/3432432122 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:27:53 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/3432432122 Forwards #92 | C | Owen Beck | Mississauga Steelheads 19th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Powerful skater that plays a highly effective two-way game ... smart, versatile, and utilized in all key situations ... has the ability and vision to create off the rush and the balance and strength on skates to operate and make plays in traffic ... handles and controls the puck well in all situations with poise and patience when required ... heavy shot that he can get off in top gear as well as in tight under pressure ... excellent play without the puck with strict attention to detail ... effective back-tracking and quickly sorts out defensive responsibilities ... wins 50/50 battles with consistency ... big asset on special teams ... does a multitude of the little, often underappreciated parts of the game very well and with consistency. #11 | C | Jagger Firkus | Moose Jaw Warriors 33rd ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Possesses a quick release and catches defenders off guard shooting on the fly ... displays very good vision and soft hands ... can be deceptive with his speed to create scoring chances for himself and his teammates ... plays a 200-foot game and is a threat on the power play ... hard on pucks in all three zones with his tenacious forechecking ... can be a set-up man or a scoring threat ... uses the half wall to be effective ...creates his own time and space. #91 | C | Nathan Gaucher | Quebec Remparts 16th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Good size centre who brings a solid two-way game ... skilled player with good skating ability who can process the game well ... good puck skill and vision ... carries the puck well and dishes it out to open teammates ... unselfish game ... good compete level and brings a physical element ... will finish every check possible ... responsible/mature game with and without the puck ... good mix of playmaking and scoring ability ... good habits in his game that are transferable to the pro game ... great at bringing pucks to the net using his size and physical strength ... power move capability ... solid all-around prospect. #89 | RW | Ruslan Gazizov | London Knights 62nd ranked North American skater in NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Solid skater and a confident and skilled puck handler ... excellent agility, lateral movement, and body control with the puck on his stick ... does a good job protecting it and making nifty reads through traffic ... good balance and strength on his skates and is difficult to contain in the offensive zone ... short-area quickness to create space, crafty and elusive with the puck on his stick ... can make difficult and creative reads in traffic and off the rush ... good poise and patience with the ability to slow down the game and get the puck to teammates in scoring positions ... heavy shot with a quick release, has the abilities to change angles and create his own opportunities. #28 | C | Conor Geekie | Winnipeg ICE 4th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: A strong skater who plays with confidence ... once in motion after a few steps, displays deceptive speed ... hard to contain in all facets of the game ... very shifty in tight quarters ... excellent vision and playmaking abilities along with puck management ... does not panic when pressured ... can speed up or slow down a game ... can play any style when need be ... hard to contain with his high compete level ... very poised in most situations. #9 | C | Jake Karabela | Guelph Storm 61st ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Strong skater with the quickness to create separation and the dexterity to be elusive and dangerous in tight ... versatile and deployed in all situations ... effective on both special team units ... handles and distributes the puck well ... good creativity and vison ... makes quick reads in tight spaces and difficult ones off the rush ... good anticipation without the puck, jumps in lanes and creates steals and turnovers ... strong penalty killer that generates short-handed opportunities ... quickly jumps on loose offensive pucks and moves them to teammates in good spots. #19 | C | Paul Ludwinski | Kingston Frontenacs 29th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: High-end skater that quickly creates separation with the puck ... quick and agile with the ability to cut on a dime and rapidly shift directions ... creates his own shots and opens options and space for teammates ... demonstrates the ability beat defenders 1-on-1 with both nifty dangles under pressure and with speed off the rush ... has the top gear to back off and challenge wide ... slippery and difficult to contain in the offensive zone ... handles the puck well in traffic and moving with pace ... high motor player that plays a fearless style ... plays physical and delivers big, clean hits ... goes hard into contact areas and crashes the net ... willing to pay the price ... versatile player that can be used in all situations. #18 | C | Bryce McConnell-Barker | Soo Greyhounds 28th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Plays a competitive and intelligent two-way game ... powerful skater with the strength to protect the puck and fight through contact ... has the speed to challenge wide with a strong and accurate shot off the rush ... good use of stops, starts and quick cuts to create space while also maintaining puck control ... goes hard to the net with and without the puck ... good hands and body positioning in tight ... can hold off defenders and make plays in traffic ... reads play well without the puck, tracks and pressures it effectivity in all areas ... plays physical and finishes hits ... relentless forecheck to create turnovers and rushed plays ... backtracks and defensive zone break-ups to negate chances against ... smart defending angles ... well rounded and can be used in all situations. #23 | RW | Vinzenz Rohrer | Ottawa 67's 46th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Impressive skater with great agility and edge work ... has the quickness to create separation ... confident and efficient puck carrier ... consistently puts himself into scoring areas ... good shot with one-timing ability ... smart and creative puck movement in offensive zone play and off the rush ... plays bigger than size ... goes hard into battle areas ... plays physical, finishes hits with purpose, and is willing to take hits to make plays ... good anticipation without the puck ... creates turnovers and quickly turns them into opportunities the other way ... consistently provides energy and effort at both ends of the ice. #24 | C | Matyas Sapovaliv | Saginaw Spirit 13th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Impressive combination of size, skating, and puck skills ... fluid movement and body control in all directions ... deceptive top-end speed ... has a quick burst to create separation with the puck ... excellent hands and puck control ... ability to dice through traffic and make plays ... uses his big frame and long reach to protect the puck and make plays through contact ... demonstrates vison and creativity both moving with speed and in offensive zone traffic ... makes difficult reads under pressure ... plays a strong and impactful two-way game ... equally effective on both special team units and can be inserted into any situation and perform. #42 | LW | Reid Schaefer | Seattle Thunderbirds 85th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Big body type of winger that can play a power forward game ... much improved this year and is playing with a great deal of confidence ... showing that he can score in this league ... plays in all key situations and is a player the coaches trust ... can play both wings effectively ... good playmaker that shows vision and a good touch. #43 | LW | Antonin Verreault | Gatineau Olympiques 89th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Undersized player with good offensive instincts ... very good puck skill and ability to find the open space for scoring opportunities ... good skater that uses his quickness to generate offense ... good mix of passing skill and scoring ability ... smart and patient with the puck in the offensive zone ... sees the ice well and is a very good player below the dots offensively ... can be shifty and creative with the puck in the offensive zone.

Defence

#26 | D | Mats Lindgren | Kamloops Blazers 30th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Very good offensive defenceman ... elite skating and puck handling skill ... very elusive with the puck in all zones under pressure ... the type of player that can exit the defensive zone with his feet or a pass ... plays the top of the umbrella on one of the top power plays in the WHL and drives a lot of the offense for his team ... very good passer with vision and creativity ... good defender that uses his mobility and a good stick to take away time and space. #8 | D | Tristan Luneau | Gatineau Olympiques 10th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Skilled, mobile defenceman with elite hockey sense ... moves the puck with precision and authority ... good vision, processes the game well, and shows elusiveness with the puck ... smart puck game finding open options on zone exits ... defends very well, takes time and space away from opponents with good angling skill and is quick to transition plays ... can generate offense from the back end with smart activations ... plays all game situations for Gatineau. #5 | D | Denton Mateychuk | Moose Jaw Warriors 9th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Very strong skater who displays speed and agility along with quick feet ... can find another gear when need be ... a force from the back end ... will often lead or join the rush for scoring opportunities ... creates these chances with his ability to anticipate the play ... has a quick transition game ... likes to jump up in all areas and make a big hit ... a very versatile player ... solid on his skates ... excellent balance ... confident in his play ... excellent balance ... used in all situations. #10 | D | Pavel Mintyukov | Saginaw Spirit 5th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: A strong skater and a confident puck carrier ... can carry it up ice and out of defensive zone pressure, beating defenders with regularity ... quickness to create space and top gear to pull away and/or back off defenders ... puck control and high-end dangles to beat defenders 1-on-1 ... difficult and creative puck distribution in all zones ... active and always looking to push the pace, jumps into and often leads the attack ... excellent movement and puck control along the offensive blue line ... pinches down and makes plays in the offensive zone ... excellent shot (all types) with a heavy one-timer ... plays physical and is strong on his skates, steps up and delivers heavy and well-timed hits ... separates man from puck ... strength to win battles. #27 | D | Owen Pickering | Swift Current Broncos 21st ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: A very good skater with skill and speed ... uses his acceleration to provide offense through the middle of the ice ... displays a calm demeanor when defending ... quick feet to elude forecheckers ... not overly physical but uses his stick and smarts when defending and will finish checks without putting himself out of position ... picks his spots when playing at a high tempo ... good stick-handling skill with quick hands ... has developed into an offense threat during this season ... has not reached his potential yet ... drives the net well for a defenceman. #6 | D | Noah Warren | Gatineau Olympiques 49th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Good size defenceman with impressive skating skill ... smooth stride generating speed ... good agility and mobility shown for a player of his size ... physical presence ... tough to play against ... good defensive structure in his game ... smart positioning and understanding of team systems ... uses his stick reach to his advantage ... good offensive blue line work ... finds the shooting lanes and has a good shot from the point ... effective two-way game.

Goaltenders

#30 | G | Mason Beaupit | Spokane Chiefs 7th ranked North American goaltender on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Huge presence in the net ... when positioned properly, he does not leave many holes for shooters ... he gets his body in front of shots ... plays big even when in butterfly ... very good butterfly coverage, sealing the ice and five hole ... tough to beat in tight situations ... decent overall quickness ... does a good job of absorbing shots off the ice into his body ... smart reads on pass across and one-time attempts ... good strength in the crease (when players cut to the net and when players jam at the puck in the crease area) ... has been durable and consistent this season ... a lot to work with for a future pro career. #31 | G | Tyler Brennan | Prince George Cougars 1st ranked North American goaltender on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Very good pro size goalie ... very calm and relaxed approach (very composed in the net) ... smart reading pass across one-time plays ... good lateral quickness ... capable of making the big timely saves ... very good butterfly (seals the ice and five hole quickly) ... strong legs for lateral play ... quick reactions and quick back to his feet ... structure in his game is very sound ... good feet and well balanced in stance and when moving throughout the crease ... efficient post to post play ... good overall quickness and athleticism ... gets back to stop dump-ins well and moves the puck properly from behind his net area ... very good pro potential.]]> Meet Team Red https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/1109632122 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:39:19 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/1109632122 Forwards

#49 | RW | Maxim Barbashev | Moncton Wildcats

86th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Good size winger who brings a physical element to the game ... finishes his checks and provides a good forecheck game for his team ... good overall skating skill ... can generate deceiving speed ... at his best down low in the offensive zone ... good at protecting the puck and generating offense around the net ... good net drive game and tough to handle when he keeps his feet moving ... good puck skill and shooting ability ... quick release shot and has a good net front game, tipping pucks and picking up rebound opportunities ... type of player who can be used in all game situations ... power play and penalty killing. #73 | C | Luca Del Bel Belluz | Mississauga Steelheads 11th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: High-end offensive centreman ... responsible player that can be used in all situations ... good speed and skating ability ... excellent hands and puck skills ... elite puck protection and puck management ... strong hockey IQ ... elite vision and playmaking ability ... creative player ... attacks with the puck and has 1-vs-1 ability to flat-out beat defenders ... takes puck into high traffic areas in order to be dangerous ... high-pace player that drives the rush and can set up teammates for chances ... one of the biggest surprises this year that just gets better and better ... high-end upside and unlimited ceiling. #42 | RW | Josh Filmon | Swift Current Broncos 51st ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Displays quick speed especially in tight quarters ... good vision and playmaking abilities ... protects the puck well with good body positioning - a threat on 5-on-5 along with specialty team units ... responsible in his own end ... creates open space to use his quick release ... a good stutter step to elude defenders. #88 | C | David Goyette | Sudbury Wolves 35th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Excellent skater with high-end speed and strong edges ... uses his skating to his advantage ... attacking style player with the puck that can turn rushes into highlight reel worthy plays ... very slippery with the puck and hard to check ... great set of hands and puck skills ... high-end vision and playmaking ability ... executes high-end plays at high pace ... game breaking talent and ability. #7 | C | Jordan Gustafson | Seattle Thunderbirds 43rd ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Highly competitive player that plays a strong two-way game ... brings a strong skill game that allows him to play in all situations ... the type of player coaches rely on late in games to protect a lead or to try to tie things up ... good skating stride ... generates good speed and quickness to win races and pressure defenders ... a proven scorer and play-maker already in the WHL. #19 | C | Hunter Haight | Barrie Colts 47th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Excellent, fluid skater with a smooth stride and top gear ... good combination of skill and smarts ... two-way player that can be counted on in all situations ... strong puck carrier that can attack with speed and can be slippery to handle ... very good puck distributer and playmaking ability ... strong work ethic and motor ... good shot and accuracy ... he is a player that has pro upside written all over him. #16 | C | Fraser Minten | Kamloops Blazers 34th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Good size forward with a high hockey IQ ... can play both centre and the wing ... the type of player that can excel in all situations and that coaches will rely on heavily ... plays key minutes in all situations on a very strong Kamloops team ... very good skater with a strong stride ... plays a really strong possession type of game and can control the puck very well in traffic ... excellent playmaker with vision and strong passing skills ... quick release on his shot and has shown he can score. #14 | C | Matthew Poitras | Guelph Storm 23rd ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Determined player that has an impact every game ... excellent work ethic and motor ... strong skater with a relentless style of play ... impacts the game in all situations ... very good puck management ... attacks with the puck and has the playmaking ability and vision to make things happen at high pace ... very good hockey sense ... plays just as well away from the puck ... excellent stick and anticipation to create turnovers and giveaways ... he does a lot of subtle things that go unnoticed but contribute to team success ... his game will translate very well to the pro level. #93 | C | Matthew Savoie | Winnipeg ICE 3rd ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Very strong skater with a quick step along with exceptional acceleration ... creates separation in all areas with his speed ... displays excellent edges to elude the opposition ... very good offensive abilities ... good vision along with high-end playmaking abilities and soft hands ... has a quick release from either side ... difficult to contain ... can dominant a power play ... can be a game changer on most nights ... consistent in his overall game. #13 | RW | Matthew Seminoff | Kamloops Blazers 50th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Highly competitive winger that has really good hands ... a proven scorer in the WHL ... bigger and stronger this year and is even harder to handle below the dots ... quick on pucks ... quick hands ... fearless type of player that will go into traffic for a scoring chance or to pounce on a rebound ... very strong work ethic and a great motor ... plays in all key situations and is a leader on his team. #51 | C | Shane Wright | Kingston Frontenacs 1st ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Excellent all-around player ... contributes to all areas of the game ... team captain and leader ... plays heavy minutes in all situations and excels ... unselfish and makes his teammates better ... exceptional hockey IQ ... high-end offensive talent ... plays a two-way game with winning habits ... NHL shot and release ... the type of player you can build a team around ... Team Canada World Junior player ... potential to be a star in the NHL. #17 | C | Danny Zhilkin | Guelph Storm 27th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Exceptional skater that plays a strong two-way game ... can play and excel in all situations ... quickness to create space for himself ... agility and puck skills to beat defenders 1-on-1 ... strong shooter that can finish in multiple ways ... great release ... control, vison, and creativity with the puck ... strong attacking speed maneuvering through heavy offensive zone traffic ... can make plays at a high pace ... quick play ability ... strong pro upside.

Defence

#5 | D | Michael Buchinger | Guelph Storm 36th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Consistent player that plays a solid two-way game every night ... excellent skater with speed and mobility in all directions ... competes hard and plays physical ... smart defender that uses positioning and a great stick to his advantage ... smart puck mover that is decisive and makes the right play quickly ... he has playmaking ability from the back end ... used on both special teams and can be relied on in all crucial game situations ... the type of defenceman you want on your team and know you are going to get a winning effort from every night. #75 | D | Jorian Donovan | Hamilton Bulldogs 39th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Excellent size, skill, skating combination on the back end ... strong skater and mobile player ... well-balanced player that impacts on both sides of the puck ... strong positional player ... good hockey IQ ... physical ability and competitor ... sees the ice and is calm to sort it out with the puck and find the right option ... good puck mover, good shot, and offensive instincts ... strong all-around game ... high ceiling. #4 | D | Isaiah George | London Knights 42nd ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Exceptional skater that makes it look effortless ... speed and edges are standout ... strong two-way, modern-day defenceman ... excellent retrievals and escape to pull away from checkers ... very good puck mover ... strong transition player ... ability to lead or jump up and create odd man rushes ... mobile on the point and has a good shot through to the net ... sound defensively ... special teams player that can be counted on in all situations. #15 | D | Kevin Korchinski | Seattle Thunderbirds 20th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: High-end offensive defenceman ... very skilled and can generate scoring chances in all situations ... excellent on the power play, creating time and space at the offensive blue line ... walks the line effectively to create passing and shooting lanes ... creative player with the puck that is difficult to defend ... good size combined with good mobility and quickness allows him to be a strong defender as well ... his game continues to grow and evolve with each outing ... he is the type of defenceman that can play big minutes in all situations #12 | D | Maveric Lamoureux | Drummondville Voltigeurs 15th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Solid all-around skater with a 6-foot-7 frame ... impressive fluidity with his skating for a player of his size ... good mobility with backward stride ... good defensive instincts and will play a physical-type game ... tough to play against ... good progress made with his puck management ... good, clean, hard passes ... he can generate chances from the back end with accurate puck movement ... solid defenceman with size and skating skill with a potential high ceiling once he reaches full maturity. #24 | D | Ty Nelson | North Bay Battalion 25th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: High-energy defenceman that plays a power game ... strong skater that has great acceleration which benefits his game in all areas of the ice ... exceptional special teams player ... puck mover that sees layers and can push the pace with hard tape-to-tape passes ... very good vision and puck skills ... excellent transition defenceman that can rush the puck or join the play as a trailing threat ... he has a cannon of a shot ... compete level is off the charts ... shows up every night and plays a consistent game

Goaltenders

#31 | G | Reid Dyck | Swift Current Broncos 26th ranked North American goaltender on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Big presence ... he plays a positional style ... when angled and positioned properly, there is not a lot of room for shooters ... he moves efficiently throughout the crease ... very good butterfly coverage (good leg extension while sealing the ice) ... smart reading the plays ... shows good lateral quickness ... does a good job of absorbing shots off the ice ... efficient and quick post-to-post play ... recovers quickly when down in butterfly ... does a good job of sealing the short side on bad angle attempts ... competes very hard (never gives up on a puck) ... solid goalie prospect with further development. #30 | G | Ivan Zhigalov | Sherbrooke Phoenix 2nd ranked North American goaltender on NHL Central Scouting's Midterms NHL Central Scouting: Big presence in the net ... very calm, confident presence ... not a lot of wasted movements in his game ... strong and powerful lateral pushes ... very smart at reading the play ... excellent butterfly style (very tough to beat down low) ... very good overall crease movements ... solid foot work and agility with control and quickness ... quick feet and pads ... quick reflexes and recovery skills ... he covers the post quick and efficiently ... very good battle and compete in his crease ... has very good pro potential.]]> Team Red & White rosters announced for 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/team-red-white-rosters-announced-for-2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:10:06 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/team-red-white-rosters-announced-for-2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game * NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Ranking (North Americans) noted in parenthesis

Team Red

Forwards (86) Maxim Barbashev – Moncton Wildcats (11) Luca Del Bel Belluz – Mississauga Steelheads (51) Josh Filmon – Swift Current Broncos (35) David Goyette – Sudbury Wolves (43) Jordan Gustafson – Seattle Thunderbirds (47) Hunter Haight – Barrie Colts (34) Fraser Minten – Kamloops Blazers (23) Matthew Poitras – Guelph Storm (3) Matthew Savoie – Winnipeg ICE (50) Matthew Seminoff – Kamloops Blazers (1) Shane Wright – Kingston Frontenacs (C) (27) Danny Zhilkin – Guelph Storm Defencemen (36) Michael Buchinger – Guelph Storm (39) Jorian Donovan – Hamilton Bulldogs (42) Isaiah George – London Knights (20) Kevin Korchinski – Seattle Thunderbirds (15) Maveric Lamoureux – Drummondville Voltigeurs (A) (25) Ty Nelson – North Bay Battalion (A) Goaltenders (26G) Reid Dyck – Swift Current Broncos (2G) Ivan Zhigalov – Sherbrooke Phoenix

Team White

Forwards (19) Owen Beck – Mississauga Steelheads (33) Jagger Firkus – Moose Jaw Warriors (16) Nathan Gaucher – Quebec Remparts (62) Ruslan Gazizov – London Knights (4) Conor Geekie – Winnipeg ICE (61) Jake Karabela – Guelph Storm (A) (29) Paul Ludwinski – Kingston Frontenacs (28) Bryce McConnell-Barker – Soo Greyhounds (46) Vinzenz Rohrer – Ottawa 67’s (13) Matyas Sapovaliv – Saginaw Spirit (85) Reid Schaefer – Seattle Thunderbirds (89) Antonin Verreault – Gatineau Olympiques Defencemen (30) Mats Lindgren – Kamloops Blazers (10) Tristan Luneau – Gatineau Olympiques (A) (9) Denton Mateychuk – Moose Jaw Warriors (C) (5) Pavel Mintyukov – Saginaw Spirit (21) Owen Pickering – Swift Current Broncos (49) Noah Warren – Gatineau Olympiques Goaltenders (7G) Mason Beaupit – Spokane Chiefs (1G) Tyler Brennan – Prince George Cougars In all, the 40 players count 18 from the OHL, 15 from the WHL, and seven from the QMJHL. Additionally, 23 CHL clubs are represented by at least one player, led by the Guelph Storm with four and Gatineau Olympiques, Kamloops Blazers, Seattle Thunderbirds, and Swift Current Broncos each with three, while 11 teams have multiple player representatives. Behind the bench for Team White are TSN OverDrive’s Jeff “O-Dog” O’Neill alongside Al’s Brother, CHL legend Brian Kilrea, Ottawa 67’s hockey operations advisor Bert O’Brien, plus Guelph Storm head coach George Burnett as well as equipment manager Jake McKercher and athletic therapist Brie Donelson. Coaching Team Red are TSN OverDrive’s Jamie “Noodles” McLennan alongside OverDrive co-host Bryan Hayes, Kitchener Rangers alumnus and Memorial Cup champion Derek Roy, plus Rangers head coach Mike McKenzie as well as equipment manager Dan Lebold and athletic therapist Cory Birk. With a majority of tickets for the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game already sold and in anticipation of 100 percent seating capacity, fans are encouraged to get their tickets now online at kwtickets.ca, by telephone at 1-800-265-8977 or 519-578-1570, or at the box offices at the Centre In the Square at 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by telephone only, to arrange in-person purchases during these hours email boxoffice@centreinthesquare.com), and the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium at 400 East Ave., Kitchener (Game Days, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., or call 519-741-2699 to arrange in-person purchases during business hours on other weekdays). Digital tickets for the originally scheduled date will automatically update. Printed tickets will be honoured for the rescheduled game. The 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game airs live from the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN app, and RDS on Wednesday, Mar. 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern. For more information, visit kubotatopprospects.ca.]]> 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Media Accreditation https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game-media-accreditation Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:19:35 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game-media-accreditation March 14, 2022. Please note that any previously issued CHL, NHL, or team media/photo credentials will not be valid for this event. CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE MEDIA ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FORM Event Schedule:
Tuesday, March 22:
11:15am to 12:00pm
Off-Ice Testing/Heights & Weights
Team Red
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
11:50am to 12:10pm
General Media Availability
Team White
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
12:30pm to 2:00pm
On-Ice Testing/Practice
Team Red
Kinsmen Arena - The Aud
2:15pm to 3:00pm
Off-Ice Testing/Heights & Weights
Team White
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
2:30pm to 2:50pm
General Media Availability
Team Red
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
3:30pm to 5:00pm
On-Ice Testing/Practice
Team White
Kinsmen Arena - The Aud
 
Wednesday, March 23:
11:00am to 12:00pm
Team Picture/Morning Skate
Team Red
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
12:10pm (following ice time)
Media Availability
Team Red
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
12:15pm to 1:15pm
Team Picture/Morning Skate
Team White
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
1:25pm (following ice time)
Media Availability
Team Red
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
8:00pm
Kubota Top Prospects Game
All Players
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
10:45pm
Post-Game Media Availability
All Players
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
All events will be hosted at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, with Tuesday’s on-ice testing taking place at the Kinsmen Arena Community Rink located at the Aud. The above schedule is subject to change with a final media schedule including details for accessing credentials to be circulated to approved media prior to the event. For more information, please contact CHL Media Relations mediarelations@chl.ca on inquiries regarding additional media availability opportunities. Host Hotel Information: Radisson Hotel Kitchener Waterloo 2960 King Street East, Kitchener Ontario Reserved media block available for booking – limited inventory available Special Rate ($119) – Promo Code: CHLPRO CROWNE PLAZA® | Kitchener Waterloo 105 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8 T - (519) 744 4141 | D - (519) 569 4594 crowneplaza.com/kitchenerdwtn Crowne Plaza - Code "TOP" - Booking Link for 2022 KTP]]> Canadian Hockey League announces celebrity coaches for 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/canadian-hockey-league-announces-celebrity-coaches-for-2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:11:58 +0000 https://chl.ca/kubota-top-prospects/article/canadian-hockey-league-announces-celebrity-coaches-for-2022-kubota-chlnhl-top-prospects-game Jeff “O-Dog” O’Neill alongside Al’s Brother, CHL legend Brian Kilrea, plus Guelph Storm head coach George Burnett as well as equipment manager Jake McKercher and athletic therapist Brie Donelson. Coaching the opposing team are TSN OverDrive’s Jamie “Noodles” McLennan alongside OverDrive co-host Bryan Hayes, Kitchener Rangers alumnus and Memorial Cup champion Derek Roy, plus Rangers head coach Mike McKenzie as well as equipment manager Dan Lebold and athletic therapist Cory Birk. O’Neill, the former NHLer turned hockey analyst, spent more than 800 career games with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes franchise as well as the Toronto Maple Leafs. Chosen first overall by the Storm in the 1992 OHL Priority Selection, O’Neill skated three seasons with the club, amassing 120 goals and 209 assists for 329 points in 188 games. In 1992-93, O’Neill was named the OHL Rookie of the Year after registering 79 points in 65 games, helping him to earn a spot on the CHL All-Rookie Team. The following season, the King City, Ont., native led the Storm in scoring with 126 points in 66 appearances and was recognized with the CHL’s Top Draft Prospect Award before being selected fifth overall by the Whalers in the 1994 NHL Draft. Returning to Guelph for 1994-95, O’Neill finished fourth in OHL scoring with 124 points in 57 games to earn a spot on the CHL Second All-Star Team. Al’s Brother, also known as Michael DiStefano, is a graduate of Western University and Centennial College and can be heard sharing his expertise of the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as NHL Draft prospects as part of the OverDrive crew and as co-host of TSN’s Leafs Lunch. Kilrea, the winningest coach in CHL history, spent more than 30 years in hockey operations roles with the Ottawa 67’s. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2003, Kilrea’s resume counts more than 2,100 regular season games, nearly 1,200 wins, two Memorial Cup titles, and five-time OHL Coach of the Year recognition. In 1996-97, the Ottawa native was also named the CHL Coach of the Year. The trophy was later rededicated as the Brian Kilrea Award. Burnett, a two-time OHL Coach of the Year, has spent nearly three decades behind the bench and is currently in his fourth season as general manager and head coach of the Storm. A native of Port Perry, Ont., Burnett’s coaching career beyond Guelph has counted stops with the Niagara Falls Thunder, Oshawa Generals, as well as the Belleville Bulls/Hamilton Bulldogs franchise. Burnett has twice guided the Storm to the J. Ross Robertson Cup. McLennan, the former longtime NHL goaltender, had a decorated career that counted more than 250 career appearances, underscored by the 1997-98 campaign when he was presented with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in recognition of dedication to hockey. Beginning his junior career with the Spokane Chiefs in 1988-89, McLennan later joined the Lethbridge Hurricanes, highlighted by his third season where he posted a 32-18-4 record alongside an .886 save percentage and 3.81 goals-against average to claim the Del Wilson Trophy as the WHL’s Goaltender of the Year. The 1990-91 season also saw McLennan named to the WHL’s Eastern Conference First All-Star Team after helping the Hurricanes advance to the WHL Championship Series. McLennan was selected 48th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1991 NHL Draft. Hayes, a veteran TSN personality and the longtime co-host of OverDrive, is a former junior hockey defenceman. Hayes spent part of two seasons with the Barrie Colts and Sarnia Sting from 2000-02, totaling 55 games. Roy, who skated four seasons with the Rangers from 1999-2003, registered 147 goals and 188 assists for 335 points over 242 career contests. Originally chosen 24th overall by Kitchener in the 1999 OHL Priority Selection, Roy debuted with the club that fall where through 66 appearances he notched 87 points to claim OHL Rookie of the Year honours and earn a spot on the CHL All-Rookie Team. The following season, Roy participated in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Calgary where he recorded one goal and one assist to be named Player of the Game for Team Cherry. Roy was later selected 32nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2001 NHL Draft. In 2002-03, Roy as captain led the Rangers to a Memorial Cup championship, beginning with a dominant playoff showing in which he tallied 32 points in 21 games to claim the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the OHL playoff MVP. Roy’s heroics were again shown at the Memorial Cup where he posted four points in as many games and was awarded the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as MVP in addition to a spot on the Memorial Cup All-Star Team. Roy later went on to a decorated professional career that counted more than 700 NHL games. McKenzie, serving in his second season as head coach of the Rangers, originally joined the franchise in 2012 as an assistant coach. After three seasons, he also assumed the assistant general manager duties and, in 2017, was appointed general manager. Originally chosen by the Saginaw Spirit in the 2002 OHL Priority Selection, McKenzie later went on to a professional career that counted more than 100 regular season games played in the AHL and ECHL. With a majority of tickets for the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game already sold and in anticipation of 100 percent seating capacity, fans are encouraged to get their tickets now online at kwtickets.ca, by telephone at 1-800-265-8977 or 519-578-1570, or at the box offices at the Centre In the Square at 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by telephone only, to arrange in-person purchases during these hours email boxoffice@centreinthesquare.com), and the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium at 400 East Ave., Kitchener (Game Days, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., or call 519-741-2699 to arrange in-person purchases during business hours on other weekdays). Digital tickets for the originally scheduled date will automatically update. Printed tickets will be honoured for the rescheduled game. The 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game airs live from the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN app, and RDS on Wednesday, Mar. 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern. For more information, visit kubotatopprospects.ca.]]>