Cam Janssen is relishing the prospect of two “crazy” Christmas games against Sheffield Steelers – but insists it is essential Nottingham Panthers are successful over the whole festive period.
Ryan MacInnis named to Team USA for 2016 World Junior Championship

USA Hockey announced today the final 22-player roster for the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship, which includes Rangers forward Ryan MacInnis.
2016 WJC: Ryan Collins and Clayton Keller cut by Team USA

Team USA made its final two cuts before the 2016 World Juniors, sending University of Minnesota defenseman Ryan Collins and US U-18 forward Clayton Keller (a Boston University commit) home from Finland before the tournament begins December 26.
Merrimack’s Vogler Named Defensive Player of the Week After Debut

Making his first collegiate start on Sunday against Canisius, Merrimack goaltender Drew Vogler was named the Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week.
Pirates Goaltender Mike McKenna Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week

The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates goaltender Mike McKenna has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 20, 2015.
Team USA Outlook: Matthew Tkachuk carries family legacy into World Juniors

He’s not sure if it’s even allowed anymore, but from the time he was about five years old until he was around 10, Matthew Tkachuk got to practice with the St. Louis Blues.
Warning on track: Mallards success mirrors rookie’s growth

Sam Warning is known for his spectacular speed skating on an ice rink.
So there’s little surprise when the fastest of the Quad City Mallards quickly distances himself from the question.
Opilka remains sidelined at US Junior camp

For the third straight day, Kitchener Rangers’ goalie Luke Opilka was not on the ice at the US Junior Hockey selection camp in Boston.
St. Louis defenseman Rosa signs an NAHL tender

The St. Louis Selects, proud members of the NAPHL, are pleased to announce that 18U defenseman and team captain Joey Rosa has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the Brookings Blizzard. The Blizzard compete in the NAHL’s Central Division.
Ex-Flyers goalie Cal Heeter victimized in Germany when teammate bats puck in net

The helpless goalie who had been in position to play the flip-in was Cal Heeter, a cup-of-coffee NHL goalie for the 2013-14 Flyers.