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The New York Rangers have announced their 2011 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features the Rangers first round draft picks from the past two years – Dylan McIlrath (2010) and J.T. Miller (2011). Also included is defenseman Tim Erixon who was Calgary’s first round pick in 2009 but was aquired this offseason in a minor trade. Other notables include Christian Thomas, the son of former Red Wing Steve Thomas and University of Michigan alum Carl Hagelin. In addition to the drafted/ contracted players there are four free … Continue Reading

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Nearly 200 NHL prospect tournament alumni have played at least one game in the NHL. A total of 110 players have seen at least 100 NHL games and just 12 players have played 500 or more games in the NHL. Below is the breakdown of those twelve players. Among the goalie alumni, the top five includes Kari Lehtonen (216), Pascal Leclaire (159), Steve Mason (119), Curtis Sanford (108), and Michael Leighton (103).

Player Name
Tournament participation
Games Played

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Since it’s inception in 1998, the NHL Prospect Tournament has helped launch the careers of many current NHL players. Nearly 300 former tournament players have gone on to play at least one NHL game and 12 players have already played in 500 or more NHL games.

Over it’s 12 year history, the tournament has been a place where fans, scouts and management can get the first glimpses of up and coming talent. Some big names have played in the tournament over the years and with the recent expansion to eight prospect teams more … Continue Reading

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The Dallas Stars have announced their 2011 roster for the NHL prospect tournament at Centre I.C.E. arena in Traverse City, MI. The team features the Stars first round draft picks from the past three years – Scott Glennie (2009), Jack Campbell (2010), and Jamie Oleksiak (2011). In addition to the drafted/ contract players there are seven free agents trying out for a contract with Dallas.

This year’s Tournament is scheduled from September 10 – 14 and will feature teams from Dallas, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Carolina, Minnesota, … Continue Reading

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Divisions
Howe                      Gretzky
Detroit                     St. Louis
Buffalo                     Dallas
Columbus              New York Rangers
Minnesota              Carolina

Saturday, September 10
Practice

8:30 – 9:15 am      Buffalo (David’s) / Minnesota (Huntington)
9:30 – 10:15 am    Carolina (David’s) / Dallas (Huntington)
10:30 – 11:15 am  NY Rangers (David’s) / St. Louis (Huntington)
11:30 – 12:15 pm  Columbus (David’s) / Detroit (Huntington)

Games
3:30 pm    Minnesota / Buffalo (David’s)
4:00 pm    Dallas / Carolina (Huntington)
7:00 pm    NY Rangers / St. Louis (David’s)
7:30 pm    Detroit / Columbus (Huntington)

Sunday, September 11
Practice
8:00 – 8:45 am      Buffalo (David’s) / Carolina (Huntington)
9:00 – … Continue Reading