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Yahoo
13-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Lester Quinones with the nice feed
Canadiens Have Three Of The Top 10 Point Scorers Of The 2019 Draft The 2019 draft was a good one for the NHL and for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs had the 15th overall pick and couldn't believe their eyes when they saw that USNTDP's scorer Cole Caufield was sliding because of his small size. Fans watching the draft were telling themselves not to get too excited because, sure, his slide would stop before the 15th overall pick. Still, the Florida Panthers selected Spencer Knight, and the Philadelphia Flyers opted for Cam York, allowing Montreal to grab Caufield with the 15th overall pick. 2:52 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is Trevor Zegras? NHL playmaker joins Philadelphia Flyers in game-changing trade
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to acquire forward Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks. (Credit: Getty Images) In a highly anticipated move, the Flyers acquired 24-year-old Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks, and the trade package included forward Ryan Poehling. A 2025 second-round pick, reflecting the Flyers' belief in Zegras' potential despite a relatively modest cost. Zegras was drafted ninth overall by Anaheim in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and has become one of the league's most entertaining offensive forwards, he was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2022. 6/27 Media Availability: Trevor Zegras From Boston to the big leagues, Trevor Zegras' rise in hockey Born on March 20, 2001, in Bedford, New York, Trevor Zegras quickly emerged as a standout hockey talent; he developed through the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP). Before committing to Boston University, where he posted 36 points in 33 games during the 2019–20 NCAA season. Zegras transitioned to professional hockey with ease, starting with the AHL's San Diego Gulls in 2020–21, after just 17 games in the minors, he was promoted to the Anaheim Ducks. He made his NHL debut on February 5, 2021, against the Arizona Coyotes. By the 2021–22 season, Zegras had cemented his place in the league with 61 points in 75 games. This followed by 65 points in 81 games the next year, known for his elite puck handling and highlight-reel passes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Took 1 Teaspoon Before Bed – Her Belly Was Gone in a Week Hollywood News | USA Click Here Undo Zegras quickly became a fan favorite and even landed the EA Sports NHL 23 cover in 2023. Trevor Zegras Being A Magician For 8 Minutes Trevor Zegras' international success and personal spotlight Zegras has proudly represented Team USA multiple times. His most notable international achievement came at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he helped lead the U.S. to gold. He finished the tournament with 18 points in 7 games and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Off the ice, Zegras has built a reputation as a charismatic figure in the hockey community, with a marketable persona, And features like the EA Sports NHL 23 cover, he's become a face of the league's next generation, his social media presence, especially on Instagram, has drawn a large, loyal following. A new beginning for Trevor Zegras in Philadelphia Now joining the Flyers under head coach Rick Tocchet, Zegras is expected to fill a top-six role and inject energy into the team's offense. With the Flyers looking to rebuild around young talent, Zegras' arrival could mark the beginning of a new era in Philadelphia hockey. At just 24, Trevor Zegras has already accomplished more than many NHL players dream of, and he's only getting started. Also Read: Former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky destroys drunk man in wild viral golf course brawl For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Yanic Konan Niederhauser sends the shot away
Canadiens Have Three Of The Top 10 Point Scorers Of The 2019 Draft The 2019 draft was a good one for the NHL and for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs had the 15th overall pick and couldn't believe their eyes when they saw that USNTDP's scorer Cole Caufield was sliding because of his small size. Fans watching the draft were telling themselves not to get too excited because, sure, his slide would stop before the 15th overall pick. Still, the Florida Panthers selected Spencer Knight, and the Philadelphia Flyers opted for Cam York, allowing Montreal to grab Caufield with the 15th overall pick. 2:52 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
National Post
29-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
‘He's a bit of a throwback': Meet Calgary Flames third-round pick Mace'o Phillips
The Flames selected defenceman Mace'o Phillips, a product of the U.S. National Team Development Program, with the No. 80 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Rena Laverty, courtesy of USNTDP On Friday night, shortly after the Calgary Flames called his name in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Cullen Potter fielded several questions about his mom. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors An obvious angle, since Jenny won four Olympic medals during an illustrious hockey career. The following day, when the Flames welcomed Mace'o Phillips to the fold, the heavy-hitting blue-liner wanted to brag a bit about his own mother, Amy. 'She's kind of the reason I am who I am today,' Phillips said. 'She is the first person I hugged when I got picked. I can't thank her enough for all she's done for me.' Amy has been a pillar of strength for this defence prospect from Wayzata, Minn., raising Mace'o and his sister as a single parent. She was also a heck of an athlete in her own right. During the draft broadcast, they mentioned that Amy competed in gymnastics and soccer. According to her son, who has spent the past two seasons with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (USNTDP), there was another sport that they forgot to mention. 'Her eighth-grade year, she was out in the field at Apple Valley High School here in Minnesota and she was just kicking some field goals with her friends,' Phillips said. 'And the boys' football coach saw her kicking field goals and they asked her to be the kicker for the boys' football team in high school. 'So I definitely get some of that athleticism from her.' Potter and Phillips, two of the eight prospects selected by the Flames in the 2025 NHL Draft, are actually close friends. They both hail from Minnesota and were teammates with the USNTDP in 2023-24. Everything College Hockey recently filmed a day-in-the-life feature on Potter, who has already played his freshman season with the Arizona State Sun Devils, and Phillips makes a cameo as his pickleball partner. You can bet these buddies have been volleying back and forth about eventually becoming fan faves in Calgary. Just like Jenny was a speedster on skates, Cullen can absolutely fly. This potential pivot is now the fastest player in the Flames' pipeline and has the soft hands required to make offensive plays at high pace. While Mace'o moves well for his size, he is less dash and more smash. At 6-foot-6 and 233 pounds, he would also be an appealing football recruit. He plays an aggressive, imposing brand and led the USNTDP in penalty minutes this winter, with 103. There is a former NHL tough guy on the Flames' amateur scouting staff, and he can vouch for Phillips' grip strength.
Edmonton Journal
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
‘He's a bit of a throwback': Meet Calgary Flames third-round pick Mace'o Phillips
Article content On Friday night, shortly after the Calgary Flames called his name in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Cullen Potter fielded several questions about his mom. An obvious angle, since Jenny won four Olympic medals during an illustrious hockey career. Article content The following day, when the Flames welcomed Mace'o Phillips to the fold, the heavy-hitting blue-liner wanted to brag a bit about his own mother, Amy. Article content 'She's kind of the reason I am who I am today,' Phillips said. 'She is the first person I hugged when I got picked. I can't thank her enough for all she's done for me.' Amy has been a pillar of strength for this defence prospect from Wayzata, Minn., raising Mace'o and his sister as a single parent. She was also a heck of an athlete in her own right. During the draft broadcast, they mentioned that Amy competed in gymnastics and soccer. According to her son, who has spent the past two seasons with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (USNTDP), there was another sport that they forgot to mention. 'Her eighth-grade year, she was out in the field at Apple Valley High School here in Minnesota and she was just kicking some field goals with her friends,' Phillips said. 'And the boys' football coach saw her kicking field goals and they asked her to be the kicker for the boys' football team in high school. Article content 'So I definitely get some of that athleticism from her.' Potter and Phillips, two of the eight prospects selected by the Flames in the 2025 NHL Draft, are actually close friends. They both hail from Minnesota and were teammates with the USNTDP in 2023-24. Everything College Hockey recently filmed a day-in-the-life feature on Potter, who has already played his freshman season with the Arizona State Sun Devils, and Phillips makes a cameo as his pickleball partner. You can bet these buddies have been volleying back and forth about eventually becoming fan faves in Calgary. Just like Jenny was a speedster on skates, Cullen can absolutely fly. This potential pivot is now the fastest player in the Flames' pipeline and has the soft hands required to make offensive plays at high pace. While Mace'o moves well for his size, he is less dash and more smash. Article content At 6-foot-6 and 233 pounds, he would also be an appealing football recruit. He plays an aggressive, imposing brand and led the USNTDP in penalty minutes this winter, with 103. There is a former NHL tough guy on the Flames' amateur scouting staff, and he can vouch for Phillips' grip strength. 'I think he almost broke Jim Cummins' hand in the interview, and Jim is a big man too,' grinned general manager Craig Conroy. 'So I'm like, 'Oh, this is gonna be fun.' 'He's a bit of a throwback — big, heavy, hard,' Conroy added of Phillips. 'If the game gets going a certain way, I think he's going to be right in the middle of that game. As a player, I always liked having those guys on my team. When I think back, I guess everybody always thinks, 'Oh, you must have liked playing with all the skill.' But it's nice playing with people that you know they have your back and they're going to play hard, be physical and just make it miserable to play against. Article content 'It's something that we wanted to have. We wanted to get, I call it a throwback — a big, heavy, hard guy on the back-end. He fits that mould.' Patience will be required, but the Flames hope that Phillips can eventually add some brawn to a blue-line crew that is well-stocked with offensive danglers. He'll skate next season with either the WHL's Portland Winterhawks or the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers and then has committed to the University of Minnesota. As he chases his NHL dream, Phillips will need to show he can be counted on for a fast and accurate first pass. Although he totalled only two goals and six points in 60 games during his draft year, scouts will tell you he has a howitzer of a shot. 'I'd say I'm a physically dominant defenceman,' Phillips said. 'I take pride in being hard to play against. I just want to win a Stanley Cup for the Calgary Flames and shut down top lines and intimidate my opponents with my physicality and contribute offensively as well, at the right times. I play with a lot of compete and high energy, so I'm just super excited to showcase that. Article content 'Just my passion for the game and my will to win is why I play so hard. I'll also do anything for my teammates and team to win, so I think that's a part of it too. I always like to let my teammates know I have their back, on and off the ice.' On what turned out to be a special Saturday, he was reminded how many people have his back. Amy earns credit for another big assist on this one. 'My mom actually threw me a surprise draft party at a local restaurant, upstairs in a private room,' said Phillips, guesstimating there were about 70 people in attendance. 'When we saw my name, everybody got up and was screaming. I broke down in tears. I really didn't think I was going to cry, but I just immediately hugged my mom. 'I'm kind of at a loss for words, honestly. I'm just so thankful for the opportunity. I couldn't be more excited to be a Flame.' Latest National Stories
