Walsh looking to build on promising but injury-shortened season

by Richard Murray
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Dustin Walsh - Montreal Canadiens

Photo: Dartmouth forward and Montreal Canadiens prospect Dustin Walsh looked to be coming into his own in 2011-12 but ended up sidelined for most of the season due to injury (courtesy of Bob Fisher/NHLI via Getty Images)

After having his season shortened last year due to a nasty hip injury, Dustin Walsh is now healthy and is looking to impress.

The Dartmouth forward was on pace for a breakout season last year for the Big Green before he tore his labrum and needed surgery. Walsh was off to a hot start last season with 10 points through only his first eight games. It was the first time Walsh had averaged over a point per game (1.25). He averaged the most points per game for the season for Dartmouth and it would have also been good for fifth-best in the ECAC. Walsh’s previous career high point total was 20, so he was well on his way to breaking that.

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Moses looking to turn success in Finland into attention from NHL

by Tony Piscotta
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Steve Moses - Univeristy of New Hampshire

Photo: Jokerit forward Steve Moses, shown here playing for his alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, has produced some offense in his first year in Finland's top league (courtesy of Michael Tureski/Icon SMI)

Forward Steve Moses is in his first year of pro hockey with Jokerit in Finland's SM-Liiga. He is currently the second-leading scorer for Jokerit behind veteran Ilari Filppula. Moses played for the AHL's Connecticut Whale at the end of last season after completing his college career at the University of New Hampshire.

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NCAA college prospects notebook for November, 2012

by DJ Powers
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Eric Knodel - Univeristy of New Hampshire

Photo: University of New Hampshire defenseman and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Eric Knodel has been a contributor to the Wildcats' hot play of late (courtesy of Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI)

This edition of the Notebook takes a look some of the notable (and not so notable) prospect performances around college hockey in the month of November. Unless otherwise noted, all statsitics are current as of Nov. 30.

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Hulking Bigos becoming more than just a hitman

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Kyle Bigos - Merrimack College

Photo: Merrimack defenseman and Edmonton Oilers prospect Kyle Bigos has been a feared physical defender through much of his college career, but is now trying to become a more well-rounded player (courtesy of Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI)

After four seasons of playing college hockey for the Merrimack Warriors, Kyle Bigos has transformed into one of the most intimidating players in Hockey East.

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Healthy Winkler becoming offensive weapon for Colorado College

by Justin Felisko
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Scott Winkler - Colorado College

Photo: Colorado College forward and Dallas Stars prospect Scott Winkler's development was somewhat stunted in his first three NCAA seasons due to injuries, but he is off to a strong start in 2012-13 (courtesy of Casey B. Gibson)

Amidst a seesaw battle with Yale last weekend, Colorado College’s Scott Winkler sent Bulldog winger Anthony Day crumbling to the ice with a solid body check into the left corner boards at the World Arena. Instantaneously, Winkler set his sights on another Yale forward behind the Tigers net as he fiercely fought for possession of the puck in the defensive zone.

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