Tag: NHL
Carter George talks trade, David Bedkowski is ready to lead
Carter George had a busy summer, and questions he knew he’d need to answer weighed heavily on his mind. “I’ve been stressing over those ones,” he said after answering a few trade-related questions during training camp. It’s no secret. The Los Angeles Kings prospect and Team Canada goaltender is a coveted asset throughout the Ontario […]
Owen Sound Attack drop preseason opener in Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD — It was a blazing start in a losing effort for the Owen Sound Attack inside the Eddie Bush Memorial Centre Sunday afternoon. The final 40 minutes of a 4-3 loss to the North Bay Battalion were rather forgettable, perhaps. But not for head coach Scott Wray, who is working to evaluate his young […]
Goodbye to the Bayshore Bounce, rink upgrades modernize Owen Sound arena
The Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre got a facelift this summer. Say goodbye to the “Bayshore Bounce” and “clavicle killer” corners. The rink, known in Ontario Hockey League circles for being dark and somewhat cavernous with its low-slung ceiling and cement-hard boards, has undergone a $3.34 million refresh. The work involved replacing the ice surface, […]
Owen Sound Attack’s newest power forward has “hint of Tkachuk” to game
If Landon Jackman becomes a premier power forward for the Owen Sound Attack, he’ll have Matthew Tkachuk to thank. Born in Missouri near St. Louis, Jackman said the Tkachuk brothers often visited the city in the summers, where their father, Keith, once played for the Blues. He said Matthew’s “grit” is one thing he wants […]
Owen Sound Attack set to open camp with crowded crease, logjam up front
It will be a steep hill to climb for any Owen Sound Attack prospects who haven’t already been fitted with their team-branded Bauer gear. With training camp set to start at the Shallow Lake and District Community Centre on Monday, the Attack will have a deep pool of returning players. The Owen Sound Attack will […]