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Ryan Sproul is leading by example at the 2014 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, MI. The big defenseman notched the Red Wings game tying goal leading to the eventual 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Blues in the Wings opening game.

“I am an older guy now,” he said. “I think it’s my third or fourth camp now so I am definitely trying to be a leader out there. It’s just a learning process and I remember the older guys helping me when I was new, so now its my turn.”

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On September 13, 2014 Hall of Fame defenseman Mark Howe will sign his book Gordie Howe’s Son: A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey. The book signing will be held from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI. Books will be available onsite at a cost of $16 (unsigned) and $30 (signed) with a limit of two signed books per person. No other memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Mark Howe is a three-time NHL first-team All-Star defenseman and three-time Norris Trophy Finalist … Continue Reading

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The Buffalo Sabres have announced their 201 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features the second overall selection in the 2014 NHL draft in Sam Reinhart. Also participating are first round draft choices Joel Armia (2011),  Rasmus Ristolainen (2013) and Nikita Zadorov (2013).  The roster also features three players who have seen time in the NHL including Ristolainen (34 games), Zadorov (7 games), and  Jake McCabe (7 games for Minnesota).

This year’s Tournament is scheduled from September 12 – 16 and will feature teams from Dallas, Detroit, Columbus, … Continue Reading

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The St. Louis Blues have announced their 2014 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features Robby Fabbri  and Ivan Barbashev who were taken with the 21st and 33rd overall in 2014 draft. Also on the roster is Jaedon Descheneau who netted 98 points (44 goals and 54 assists) last season in the WHL. Ty Rattie, who was a late addition to the roster, was the 32nd overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft and has already seen two NHL games last season. This year’s Tournament … Continue Reading

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced their 2014 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features  the fourteenth overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft, Sonny Milano, as well as Blue Jacket’s first round picks in 2013, Kerby Rychel, Alexander Wennberg and Marko Dano.  Also on the roster is top goaltending prospect, Oscar Dansk. This year’s Tournament is scheduled from September 12 – 16 and will feature teams from Dallas, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Carolina, Minnesota, New York, and St. Louis. For details on the tournament and ticket information please … Continue Reading

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The Carolina Hurricanes have announced their 2014 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features  the seventh overall selection in the 2014 NHL draft, Haydn Fleury.  Also on the roster are Univeristy of Michigan standout Phil Di Giuseppe,  diminutive puck wizard Sergey Tolchinsky and former Red Wings Development Camp participant, Jake Chelios. This year’s Tournament is scheduled from September 12 – 16 and will feature teams from Dallas, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Carolina, Minnesota, New York, and St. Louis. For details on the tournament and … Continue Reading

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The Detroit Red Wings have invited seven free agents to the 2014 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City beginning September 12th. Among those auditioning are five players who attended the Red Wings 2014 Development Camp in July including defensive forward Darby Llewellyn, Joe Hicketts, Hayden Hodgson, Lucas Peressini and Blake Clarke. The Red Wings, who are always close to the 50 contract limit, have limited contracts to spare.

Following is a review of the invitees (listed alphabetically).

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The Detroit Red Wings have announced their 2014 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features top prospects Andreas Athanasiou, Anthony Mantha and Ryan Sproul. Also on the roster are Martin Frk, Zach Nastasiuk, 2014 draft selection Dominic Turgeon, and a pair of season ending free agent signing in Colin Campbell and Tomas Nosek . To round out their roster the Wings have invited seven free agent tryouts.

This year’s Tournament is scheduled from September 12 – 16 and will feature teams from Dallas, … Continue Reading