Dakota Mermis has a thankless job with the London Knights this year.
There is no glory in being the designated shutdown defenceman on an inexperienced blue-line, especially for an over-ager trying to impress pro scouts for the last time.
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Category Archives: Junior
Kuster – USHL Honors – Week Six
Clark Kuster, D, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders: The defenseman dished out four assists and posted a plus-two rating in helping the RoughRiders to a pair of weekend victories, extending their win streak to six games. He assisted on both power play tallies in Friday’s 5-3 win against the Chicago Steel. His second assist was the 50th point of his USHL career.
Spits rookies Stanley, Brown to represent Canada
While most of the Ontario kids have crossed paths growing up, Brown, who is from Chestefield, Missouri, is actually more familiar with the National Development Team Program’s under-17 team, which will represent the United States.
Michigan’s Gorsuch shuts out Junior Blues
Michigan’s Alex Berardinelli scored at 12 minutes 58 seconds into the first period Saturday night, and Warriors goalkeeper Trevor Gorsuch went on to earn the shutout despite his team being outshot 25-13 over the final two periods.
Bross – SJHL Rookie of the Week
1996 F Zack Bross (Weldon Spring MO) scored a pair of second period goals 32 seconds apart on Wednesday night as the Hawks doubled up the La Ronge Ice Wolves.
Jay Varady Named By USA Hockey as Head Coach of U.S. Junior Select Team
USA Hockey today announced that Sioux City Musketeers head coach Jay Varady has been named the head coach of the U.S. Junior Select Team that will compete at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge in Kinderseley, Saskatchewan from December 14-20.
Chatham hat trick propels Plymouth Whalers
Well, they made the most of it with Saturday’s 8-4 thumping of visiting Peterborough to improve to 3-3-1-0 thus far in the young 2014-15 season.
Leading Plymouth was Connor Chatham, who netted a hat trick while five other players tallied single markers.
Saints Acquire Forward Trey Dodd
The Dubuque Fighting Saints made a trade today, acquiring forward Trey Dodd from the Austin Bruins of the NAHL for future considerations. Dodd has joined the team and is eligible to play this weekend. He will wear #16 for the Fighting Saints.
CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game: UW Recruits Brock Boeser, Luke Opilka to participate
Wisconsin hockey fans hoping to get a peek at the future will get their chance on Thursday, as recruits Brock Boeser and Luke Opilka will play on national TV at the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
Dakota Mermis is a keen mentor to a younger Knights team
Despite an 89-player training camp roster, the London Knights start Friday with just one certainty on their back end.
Dakota Mermis is going to play — a lot.
