Heinen gets brief taste of pro game in Providence after successful NCAA campaign Photo: Providence Bruins forward and Boston Bruins prospect Danton Heinen competed at the 2016 NCAA Frozen Four with the University of Denver, with the Pioneers dropping their semi-final game to eventual champion North Dakota (courtesy of Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images)
While it was only a short stay in the AHL for Boston Bruins forward prospect Danton Heinen, the first taste of pro hockey for the University of Denver standout could prove invaluable in his continued development. Read more» AHL Western Conference Notebook, April, 2016: Western, Midwest series include notable prospect performers Photo: Lake Erie Monsters goaltender and Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Joonas Korpisalo was a top performer for the Monsters in their opening round sweep of the Rockford IceHogs in the 2016 AHL playoffs (courtesy of Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire)
Four teams remain in the AHL Western Conference playoff race that kicks off Thursday in California and in Cleveland. The two matchups feature teams that met several times in the 2015-16 season, so both series could potentially go the full seven games. Read more» Barracuda’s Carpenter impressing on and off the ice Photo: San Jose Barracuda forward and San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Carpenter saw his first NHL action in the 2015-16 campaign, appearing in one game for the Sharks in December (courtesy of Don Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)
Ryan Carpenter is used to putting others first, both off the ice and on it. And the San Jose Barracuda forward and San Jose Sharks prospect has been honored for both contributions this season by the American Hockey League. Read more» On the Rush, April, 2016: Gostisbehere, Timashov amongst those leading the rush Photo: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere had a strong NHL rookie campaign, scoring 17 goals and 46 points in 64 games in 2015-16 (courtesy of Gavin Baker/Icon Sportswire)
It seems like just yesterday that we were talking about October/November, and the first On the Rush of the 2015-16 campaign was being put together. Alas, here we are in April with many teams and players done for the season. It has been another phenomenal year across the hockey world, and every year we are left with no shortage of players who surpass expectations and those that fall short. Read more» Guentzel, Blueger providing ample reinforcement for depleted Wilkes-Barre/Scranton lineup Photo: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Teddy Blueger (R) had his best NCAA season in his senior campaign, posting 11 goals and 35 points in 41 games in 2015-16 (courtesy of Nina Weiss/The Home News)
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have seen several prospects start the season on their roster, but a number of them have moved on to the NHL and are currently in the midst of a Stanley Cup Playoff run. Read more» |
