He was their best player on the whole. Gambling problem? Sept. 18 vs. Detroit: 5-2 W LW Jonatan Berggren (No. As far as free agent invites go, I thought he was excellent. He showed a little bit of everything through the three games at this tournament, and now a lot of hockey fans across the state of Michigan know his name. There are 41 former ECHL officials who are scheduled to work as part of the NHL officiating team in 2022-23 with referees Reid Anderson, Jake Brenk, Francis Charron, Tom Chmielewski, Mitch Dunning, Trevor Hanson, Beau Halkidis, Ghislain Hebert, Jean Hebert, Marc Joannette, Pierre Lambert, T.J. Luxmore, Peter MacDougall, Morgan MacPhee, Michael Markovic, Wes McCauley, Jon McIsaac, Dan ORourke, Brian Pochmara, Kevin Pollock, Kyle Rehman, Chris Rooney, Carter Sandlak, Graham Skilliter, Furman South, Justin St. Pierre and Ian Walsh and linesmen Steve Barton, Ryan Daisy, Julien Fournier, Brandon Gawryletz, Mitchell Hunt, Trent Knorr, Matt MacPherson, Jesse Marquis, Kilian McNamara, Bevin Mills, C.J. The way he can skate the puck up the ice is really impressive. More importantly, hes a bona fide prospect now. He was physically imposing and steady throughout. Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis: 5-2 L The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. He was probably No. Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. The Red Wingssaid McIsaac was awake and alert and was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. In motion. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. 197, 2021): Rysavy looked like he belonged. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Andrei Bakanov lead the way with a hat trick - which began with a successfully-converted penalty shot - in Friday's big win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. By Scott Wheeler. He dictated inside the offensive zone with his control of the puck and his ability to adjust to coverage and find lanes. It looked reallygood. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2022. Overwhelming power that you hear when it hits the mesh. You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. Lightning. So much of that stuff, the organizational status, is out of your control. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and defenseman Simon Nemec, chosen by the Devils with the No. He could be a regular on the power play and penalty kill for the Senators this season. St. Louis Blues prospects participated in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-18. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. After spending the first chapter of his career playing in his native Denmark, he made the switch to the OHL for the 2021-22 season and impressed with 43 points in 57 games. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. He started Thursdays opener vs. St. Louis and stopped 22 of 23 shots in a 7-1 win. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. Afterward, Kekalainen channeled his inner John Tortorella in describing his play: Ive liked him since Day 1 last year when he came to camp. His skating looked breezy and he has this knack for hanging onto the puck until his options open up, without hanging onto it too long and then passing around sticks and feet. Struch and Pats general manager John Paddock caught wind of Svozil a couple of years ago and spent a lot of time watching him on tape, asking around about him and then eventually recruiting him through the CHL Import Draft process, but when they drafted him they had no idea if hed come over. Theres some sloppiness to his touch (hell bobble some pucks) and Im not sure his eagerness is matched by his skill but he defended some good players one-on-one really well by taking away time and space. Our outlook on him as a player from what weve seen and heard is that hes going to become a 200-foot defenceman who can play on both sides of the special teams and be an important piece in the last minute of periods, Struch said. St. Louis Blues NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. His hands flashed throughout, though he got himself into some trouble trying to do too much with them because his skating is clearly a step behind. by Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. Among other players to watch include junior prospects Ty Voit and Brandon Lisowsky, and AHL goaltending hopeful Keith Petruzzelli. When he was on the ice, it tilted in favour of the Stars. If he saw the shot, he stopped it thats all you can ask of your goaltender. LHD Jacob Holmes (No. His 6-foot-8 frame wins a lot of 50/50 bumps to take possession, he was a lot to handle when he went to the net (which he did often) and he looked comfortable in control as a handler. LHD Artem Grushnikov (No. 169, 2018): Laferriere played physical and drove into bodies and space to go right at guys in control, but I was expecting a little more from him offensively. Sept. 16 vs. Toronto: 4-3 OTW He still found ways to keep pucks and make things happen on the wall and the interior, but thats going to get harder at higher levels if he doesnt get a little quicker in short bursts. On top of these three names, the Maple Leafs will have several players who are gunning to lock down spots with the Marlies, or perhaps throw their hats in the ring to be considered for call-ups in the event of injury. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. Jordan Dumais scored the tying goal with 1:13 remaining in regulation the Jackets had their goaltender pulled for an extra attacker and Kirill Marchenko scored 3:23 into the extra period to end it. Accept all cookie used by us or third party partners for better performance, analytics, advertising. (Photo: Dave Reginek / Detroit Red Wings). You can see it. Thats what he has to be. Hes going to score some goals in the AHL in a more prominent role this year, Id guess. The Athletic spent the weekend in Traverse City to observe the top prospects, including three players who could possibly make the Blue Jackets roster out of training camp: forwards Kent Johnson and Marchenko, and defenseman David Jiricek. Were going to give him every opportunity to make mistakes, too. Sep 19, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Just like that, its hockey season. One year ago, Greaves came to Traverse City under an AHL contract. RHD Joseph Duszak (signed):Duszak looked like an offensive defenceman whod won AHA player of the year and had been named to the ECHL all-rookie team, but he also defended like one too! Further information on the ECHL is available on its website atECHL.comas well as onTwitterandFacebook. LW Pavel Gogolev (NHL deal): Gogolev didnt dominate but he played with pace in transition and I thought his stride looked really clean, which is a good sign for him. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. Now its time for the Red Wings main roster to follow suit and provide an entertaining training camp for observers up in Traverse City and across the state of Michigan. I also spoke to his offseason strength and conditioning coach, Justin Griffin, this week. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. 76, 2018): SDA got better with every game and thats after scoring in the opener. The Young Stars Classic will include the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, British Columbia, also from Friday through Monday. WebThe NHL Prospects Tournament features five teams at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan, also from Thursday through Monday: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Christian Kyrou, the brother of Blues' forward Jordan Kyrou, scored a goal for Dallas. Were expecting him to be hard to play against but also, when he has the opportunity, to create offence and make plays. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. pic.twitter.com/CTkyZ2jsKO, Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) September 20, 2021. It was a question about Marchenko that prompted Kekalainens comment on Zetterberg. C Dakota Joshua (signed): Joshua looked like a 25-year-old playing against kids. LHD Lleyton Moore (free-agent invite): I liked Moores mobility and patience with the puck. Its also worth noting that his linemate, 2022 sixth-round pick Landon Sim, finished among the tournament scoring leaders with five points (three goals and two assists) in three games. Stargazing, Episode 196: New Sponsor, Who Dis? He played with more confidence than he did in Calgary for Canadas camp earlier this summer, for sure. Yaroslav Askarov , G, Nashville Predators: The 20-year-old, chosen No. He kept getting more and more comfortable, Kekalainen said of his weekend. 212, 2019): Angle was the third-best player on Columbus top line but he fit in perfectly and made a lot of little plays through sticks and into space. Murray, Kory Nagy, Ben OQuinn and Bryan Pancich. He scored some goal-scorers goals. He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Whenever he was on the ice, he was attacking the middle, showing good touch on control and making something happen. The moon and the stars aligned this year, so I will be attending this years tournament. He showed good instincts on the PK. He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. As a 24-year-old who has accomplished what he has at the college level, thats not what you expect in a tournament like this. He only had one point to show for it in three games, but he was a pleasant surprise for a kid who I hadnt paid a ton of attention to pre-torunament due to the OHLs cancellation a year ago. He doesnt stand around and his activity out there had an impact. He wants to make plays, Kekalainen said. LW Brayden Guy (free-agent invite): Guy was involved in absolutely everything. TravelSports.com, Hockey RW Braedan Kressler (free-agent invite): Kressler was involved in everything. He had an assist, four penalty minutes and no shots on goal in this tournament. In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets. And while his forward skating stride still looks a little awkward on the pick-up, he had no trouble getting around out there to get his looks. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. The Maple Leafs have announced their roster for the upcoming 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. The Blue Jackets will spend the next month deciding where Jiricek should play this season. The 21-year-old (No. Edvinsson (6-4, 198) was a finalist for rookie of the year in the Swedish Hockey League last season and had a goal and an assist in six games for third-place Sweden at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton. There were some particularly athletic saves he made during the Red Wings game against the Dallas Stars, and the lone goal he allowed came off of a tip in front during their match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 23, 2021): Given how young he is and his relative lack of experience at a level like this, Johnston left one of the better impressions on the Stars. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. RW Alexey Toropchenko (No. LW Tyler Angle (No. I also had a really good chat with Regina Pats head coach and assistant general manager Dave Struch about Svozil just before the tournament started. He hustled to create some opportunities that didnt look like they were there. He is a very confident young man, and he likely views his experience at this tournament as a learning moment as well as a challenge to be better at next years tournament. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. Enter Search Term. 63, 2020): I wouldnt go quite as far as calling it a statement week for Sebrango, but it wasnt too far off one. Defense: Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). 184 overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft, led the club in scoring with three goals and two assists (five points), while 2021 first-round pick Zachary Bolduc finished second with two goals and two assists (four points). The Stars goalies were a big part of the reason why their record was what it was, though. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Minnesota Wild: The No. The 6-foot-6 goaltender allowed just one goal on 34 shots and, while he was never heavily-tested during the tournament, he did inspire confidence for the Red Wings in their own zone. View map, Check out these fun team activities while you're in town! He adjusted to pressure beautifully to evade checks, looked quick and made a lot of little plays. Im just going to play like I can play, my 100 percent, day after day.. He was great. The Red Wings and staff at Centre Ice make us feel right at home and always do a fantastic job running a top notch tournament.Our Officials take pride in showing up prepared for what is always a very competitive and highly skilled event, Thomson added. In Thursdays opener, St. Louis came out of the gates with an extremely physical style of play. 123, 2020): Stranges gonna Stranges. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. Sep 13, 2022. There is an opportunity here to see a few higher level prospects, especially Christian Kyrou. If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. At midseason, the Blue Jackets awarded him with a two-way NHL contract. Hes very professional and mature young man. His first point was a really lucky goal that never should have gone in but he was creating all tournament long, hit a post and a crossbar, was one of the best players on the ice in two of his games and really popped defensively with all of the little plays he made on stick lifts. There have been727 playerswho have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including29 who made their NHL debuts in the 2021-22 season. Will Cranley stopped nine of 10 shots faced after entering the net midway through the second period. Are you a business owner? We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. LW Jacob Peterson (No. With Cossa and Bedn lingering in the prospect pool and Victor Brattstrm set to return for his second season in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Red Wings future in the crease sure looks bright and thats without mentioning Alex Nedeljkovic and Ville Husso, who are both under the age of 28. Have the Stars gotten too accustomed to the idea that they can score their way out of anything? Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. C Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (No. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. You can see it in how he battles. He played through a lot of contact to hang onto the puck for extended sequences and pulled the trigger more aggressively (his 13 shots finished as the second-most on the team). This years event features five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blues killed four separate penalties in the first period alone, scored two power-play goals and sealed the win by killing a two-minute 5-on-3 disadvantage. We just kind of clicked. Training camp is next and, before you know it, well have preseason games to discuss. The prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. Sept. 19 vs. Columbus: 7-3 L Jiricek didnt look out of place, certainly, but he didnt play the authoritative game hes known for, either. 69, 2021): Svozil showed strong control of the puck going side-to-side, which he used to regularly side-step and attack. Given the logjam in Cedar Park, Poirier will likely head to Idaho to get his professional career going, but it will be interesting to get a look at him against professional level competition. 1. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. Sept. 20 vs. Toronto: 7-6 W He had 10 shots on goal. It seems Cossa did, in fact, use that tournament as an opportunity to learn because he was way more effective this time around. Mar 20, 2022 He got better in each game, but its not over. 17, 2021): Bolduc travelled with the team to Traverse City but didnt play due to injury. 54 - Francesco Arcuri37 - Oskar Back22 - Matej Blumel45 - Mavrik Bourque13 - Riley Damiani62 - Justin Ertel53 - Wyatt Johnston51 - Fredrik Karlstrom73 - Logan Morrison52 - Conner Roulette58 - Matthew Seminoff57 - Logan Stankoven71 - Antonio Stranges, 65 - Dawson Barteaux59 - Artem Grushnikov60 - Jacob Holmes81 - Michael Karow61 - Christian Kyrou67 - Jacob Murray74 - Gavin White. Other players participating include 2022 draft picks Landon Sim (No. Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. Hes a very skilled player, hes an excellent skater, hes got a really good shot, he moves the puck well, we felt he could play on our top line with Theo Rochette and Christopher Farmer and we were looking for a player who could play two years for us. And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. William Eklund , C, San Jose Sharks: Eklund (No. Landon Sim continued to shine, too, netting two goals and two assists to help power an elite performance on special teams. RW Hugh McGing (No. Somedashes with his hands. I thought his competitive level was good throughout the game. Though not overly aggressive offensively, Nemec has a high hockey IQ and is strong in transition. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. 137, 2018): Damiani played with a sureness about him that screamed I dont belong here. He was made plays in transition, found the trailer a few times when it looked like he wouldnt pick him up, skated well (his stride also looked half a step quicker) and executed some heady passes through layers. 47, 2021): Stankoven didnt find the scoresheet like he probably hoped he would (until he scored in the finale) but I dont think that took away from a really good showing. He played in the Olympics and the mens World Championships (for Slovakia), so its not like he hasnt played at a high level. At 24, that should be the bar, but he was great. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. Chinakov scored six goals on six clean shots. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. This year seems to be his opportunity to make a big jump if he has it in him. The man has more options than just about anybody in hockey. He imposed his will on the game physically, created chances, made a couple of high-end plays and mixed in a Gordie Howe hat trick. He played on the interior, pushed tempo, drove through coverage, finished his checks and galloped around the ice with that skating stride of his, trying to cut through every lane he could (though he often didnt make his way all the way through in possession). He wants to play with a certain presence out there. There are some years when the Blue Jackets need to invite six to eight free agents to this event just to give them a complete lineup and some depth. He missed most of the 2019-20 season because of COVID-19 and then being diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, after reporting to Wild training camp in early January. The 20-year-old (6-1, 203) returned to play the second half of the season with Bakersfield of the AHL and made his debut for the Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche. Heres hoping hes back at it in short order because he has been through enough for a career at this point. I was really impressed by not only the maneuverability he showed in possession but his management of the puck in control inside the offensive zone and on his cuts and choices in transition as well. All Rights Reserved. Heres what he said: Hes a great player. I was pumped when I heard the news. Knazko spent last season with Seattle of the WHL. 175, 2021): Arcuri sat the first game but he had the puck a lot in the second game and made some small area plays through and around bodies. Hisheel-to-heel looks great and opens him up but there was the usual lack of positive outcomes out of it. I connected with Roy early in the week for his early impressions of Bolduc and his decision to trade for him. Goalies: Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). Good enough for a mention here. Everythings new for me. They finished checks all over the ice but appeared to be fixated on putting bodies on Marchenko and Johnson. He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. LW Francesco Arcuri (No. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the No. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. Hes a character kid who works every day to become a better goalie, Kekalainen said. In last years takeaways piece, I wrote this: If theres a goaltending prospect that will have the right outlook on a performance like that,it is Cossa. About the ECHLBegan in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 28 teams in 20 states and two Canadian provinces for its 35th season in 2022-23. Greaves had a .929 save percentage in 4 1/2 periods of play. RW Jeremy McKenna (AHL deal): McKenna led the tournament in shots on goal with 19 and it showed. Sep 13, 2022 3:57 PM EDT The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their 27-man roster that will participate in the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. He continued that momentum in this years tournament, surrendering just one goal on 25 shots throughout the tournament. 132, 2016): Petersons snapper was noticeable but I thought he was on cruise control without the puck a little too much (which is surprising because thats not usually the case). Final record: 1-3. The right-handed shot, acquired in a trade with San Jose for forward Jonathan Dahlen on Feb. 25, 2019, is expected to begin his first season in North America with Abbotsford of the AHL. C Wyatt Johnston (No. But he needs to be more disciplined. He stole his fair share of puck. How swede it is.. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/VjK15ltp56, IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) September 16, 2021. The visual already looks like hes a man. Hes strong on his stick. But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). He was, for me, the only player through the first 40 minutes (on Sunday) who was not losing battles, Vogelbuber said. You can feel yourself getting closer (to the NHL dream) as a man and as a goalie. Debuting in 1988 with four teams, the NHL Prospects Tournament will feature five clubs this year Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. Once the competition gets better, the turnovers will be costly., That's our captain!#CBJ pic.twitter.com/EgN85ORV6M, Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 15, 2022. LW Nick Robertson (No. He played hard and physical, made some skill plays, got to the front of the net and drove the middle lane to make his presence felt. He didnt shy away physically between (or after) whistles. His skating, in particular, really grabbed my attention. 21, 2020): Well we know he can sling it! Linus Karlsson , F, Vancouver Canucks: The 22-year-old (6-1, 178), who can play center or wing, scored 26 goals with Skelleftea last season to surpass the SHL rookie goal record set by Canucks center Elias Pettersson (24 with Vaxjo in 2017-18). Johnson tries to make something happen every time he has the puck. Sept. 19 vs. Toronto: 7-3 L The Buffalo Sabres will host the Prospects Challenge with players from the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators at LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo from Thursday through Monday. My only nitpicks were that he pulled the trigger whenever there was an opportunity a little too eagerly and he tried too often to force things or be cute with his hands. Its September, and that means that hockey is back. Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. 200, 2018): Tucker found his way into the box too much for my liking and crossed the line repeatedly (if there was a shove to give or a face to grab, he did). He was efficient, which is what hes all about. If he continues to show well as he did during this years prospect tournament, he may very well surprise some people, myself included. If youre looking for something to do this weekend, the tournament should be an exciting one, and you never know who could make an impact this season after a strong performance in Traverse City. Svozil was teammates with Knazko over the weekend, but theyll be WHL foes this season. I always say to my staff that I remember (Red Wings legend Henrik) Zetterberg coming to this tournament when he was already a great player when he arrived in North America. LHD Jacob Christiansen (signed): I thought Christiansen played a smart, quick game that made the right decision a lot more often than not. Another year, another Traverse City Prospect Tournament in the books. Sourdif (No. He covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, World Juniors, and the NHL Entry Draft, and is also part of the Sticks in the 6ix Podcast, presented by THW. He was staying on top of pucks and imposing himself that way but he should have been a force in this setting. Even so, Vogelhuber had zero issues with how Johnson played. All Rights Reserved. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. LW/RW Logan Stankoven (No. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. Hes got balls and hes got poise and hes got hockey sense. 12, 2021): I thought Sillinger was arguably the best forward in the tournament. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. He activated early and often, both in joining the rush deep into the zone and looking to use his feet to attack off the line instead of catching into a standstill. You expect him to look like a star out there and he did. Ask Cole Sillinger. C/LW Jordan Kawaguchi (free-agent signing): I was disappointed by Kawaguchi, who wasnt noticeable. WebSeptember 15, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- The Detroit Red Wings are hosting the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City beginning Thursday, The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. 119, 2020): His pitch-fork skating stride slows him down out there. He made some crafty plays out of his crossovers and his control through some difficult skating patterns looked good (which is a big deal for him). This years Traverse City Tourney features five teams the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs and runs from September 15-19. Pretty good numbers, considering he was making a major adjustment all the while. Sept. 16 vs. Detroit: 5-4 L Dallas also got a hat trick from Matej Blumel in the win. C Riley Damiani (No. This, plus some big news on the sponsorship front, coming up. He had a goal and was plus-2 in this tournament. He finished the tournament with three goals, two assists, and a plus-4 rating. The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. 6 draft pick this summer, youd expected Jiricek to step right into this tournament and be a standout. After repeated Zooms throughout last season and text exchanges over WhatsApp to check in on him, they got a signed commitment and Svozil left for North America on Sept. 11. A similar statement could be issued about the Detroit Red Wings players heading to the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich. Sept. 16-20. He looks boxier out there, for sure. 6 min read TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. 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