Position: Center Shoots: Left Height: 6’0″ Weight: 194 lbs Birthdate: April 26, 1989 Age: 22 Hometown: Burketon, Ontario Acquired: Signed as free agent on March 4, 2010. 2005-2006 Pither’s Major Junior Hockey career begins with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL. It was a disappointing season for the former 4th overall pick from the OHL Priority Selection Draft. He ended the year with 13 points (4 g, 9 a) in 68 games. He also registered an assist in 6 playoff games that season. 2006-2007 Kingston decided to cut their ties and traded Pither to the Guelph Storm 5 games into …
Prospect Profiles: Michael Parks
Position: Forward Shoots: Right Height: 5’10″ Weight: 184 lbs Birthdate: February 15, 1992 Age: 19 Hometown: O’Fallon, Missouri Acquired: 5th round (149 overall) of 2010 entry draft “A strong two-way hockey player .. a fairly smooth skater with a wide, long stride .. able to use his speed to beat opponents wide and drive the net .. uses his agility to protect the puck along the half boards and create plays .. makes crisp, accurate passes.”- McKeen’s Hockey 2009-2010: Parks heads to the United States Hockey League to play junior hockey before he can begin his NCAA career with the …
Prospect Profiles: Tye McGinn
Position: Left Wing Shoots: Left Height: 6’3″ Weight: 207 lbs Birthdate: July 29, 1990 Age: 21 Hometown: Fergus, Ontario Acquired: 4th round (119th overall) of 2010 entry draft 2007-2008 McGinn’s Major Junior hockey career began with the Ottawa 67′s of the Ontario Hockey League. He spent most of the season playing on the 4th line. He finished with11 points (3G, 8A) in 59 games. It was his first season of eligibility, but he went unselected in the 2008 entry draft. 2008-2009 McGinn was cut from the Ottawa 67′s after training camp when he lost his spot to some incoming rookies. …
Prospect Profiles: Jonathon Kalinski
photo courtesy of theahl.com Position: Center Shoots: Left Height: 6’1″ Weight: 180 lbs Birthdate: May 25, 1987 Age: 24 Hometown: Bonnyville, Alberta Acquired: 6th round (152nd overall) of 2007 entry draft 2005-2006 After scoring 67 points (29 g, 38 a) in 110 games over two seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, the Bonnyville, Alberta native decided to continue his development in the NCAA. Kalinski scored 4 goals and assisted on 7 in 30 games as a freshman with Minnesota State University, Mankato. 2006-2007 Kalinski’s role increased for Minnesota during his sophomore season. He got to play alongside Minnesota’s leading …
Prospect Profiles: Brandon Manning
Position: Defense Shoots: Left Height: 6’1″ Weight: 195 lbs Birthdate: June 4 , 1990 Age: 21 Hometown: Prince George, British Columbia Acquired: Signed as free agent (11-23-10). “He’s pretty good in all areas. He puts points on the board, but he’s a guy you can have out in the last minute, too. He does a lot of things pretty well.” – Chilliwack coach Marc Habscheid. 2008-2009 Manning began his first full professional season with the Chilliwack Bruins of the Western Hockey League as an 18 year old rookie. He proved to be an astute pickup for the new franchise as …
Prospect Profiles: Nick Luukko
photo courtesy of flyers.nhl.com Position: Defense Shoots: Right Height: 6’2″ Weight: 183 lbs Birthdate: November 29, 1991 Age: 19 Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania Acquired: 6th round (179 overall) of 2010 entry draft “Nick possesses poise well beyond his years. He never panics and most always makes the right decision. This approach will allow him to find success at every level.” – The Gunnery Coach Craig Badger 2008-2009 Luukko began his first season with The Gunnery Highlanders, a prep school in Connecticut. He logged impressive minutes in his first year as he found himself in a top four role of the …
Prospect Profiles: Joonas Lehtivuori
photo courtesy of theahl.com Position: Defense Shoots: Right Height: 5’11″ Weight: 180 lbs. Birthdate: July 19, 1988 Age: 23 Hometown: Tampere, Finland Acquired: 4th round (101st overall) of 2006 entry draft Joonas Lehtivuori is an undersized defenseman known more for his offensive game. his play in his own end and his strength remain weaknesses. 2005-2006 Lehtivuori began his career with Ilves Tampere in Finland. As a 17 year old he was playing at the highest junior level in Finland for Ilves. He showed promise as an offensive defenseman by recording 9 goals and 16 assists in 35 …
Prospect Profiles: Oliver Lauridsen
Prospect Profiles: Tyler Hostetter
“He was a pleasant surprise from our end. He moves well and has some poise with the puck. There are a lot of things we like about him.” – Flyers Director of Hockey Operations, Chris Pryor Position: Defense Shoots: Right Height: 5’11″ Weight: 200 lbs Birthdate: January 30, 1991 Age: 20 Hometown: Lititz, Pennsylvania Acquired: Signed as free agent (9-22-09) Tyler Hostetter made his OHL debut in the 07-08 season with the Erie Otters. He had a modest 11 points (1 g, 10 a) in 57 games, playing in a smaller role with the Otters. The 08-09 season was Tyler …