His bottom-six role right now isn’t ideal from a fantasy perspective right now, but the Flames are surging and he’s finding ways to contribute, so he’s worth owning in some deeper leagues.
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Colonials, Schooley reach 200-win milestone
The Robert Morris Colonials earned the 200th win in program history and the 200th career win for head coach Derek Schooley in the team’s 4-1 win over the Bentley Falcons at John A. Ryan Skating Rink in Watertown, Massachusetts on Saturday.
U.S. Wins 3rd Straight World Sled Challenge
Goaltender Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.), named player of the game for the second consecutive World Sled Hockey Challenge championship game, made the initial save before Hickey tapped in the rebound.
Sledge hockey gold. . . again for Americans
“We just focused more and we had a good last five minutes of the first. We came out sluggish in the first,” said McKee. “Once we got that first goal, we got it going. The energy was there, the team was pumped.”
As he celebrates 19th birthday, Matthew Tkachuk already key piece for Flames
“I guess if you’re ready, you’re ready. It doesn’t matter how old or whatever,” Tkachuk shrugged prior to Saturday’s puck-drop. “I feel my mind is pretty mature for my age. I think I can think the game really well and kind of adapt to the NHL life, I guess.”
Meet A Maverick: Tyler Elbrecht
This week, we check out a veteran who is making some noise on the ice and has recently helped the Mavericks attain a .500 record. Defenseman Tyler Elbrecht is a fourth-year hockey pro who has spent the entire time playing in the ECHL.
Despite Challenges, U.S. Sled Team Continues to Dominate
“It’s definitely a special feeling to know that we’ve been at the pinnacle of our sport for so long,” said goaltender Steve Cash.
U.S. Edged in OT by Canada West, 6-5, in WJAC Pre-Tournament Game
“I think we showed great resolve throughout the game,” said Jay Varady, head coach of the 2016 U.S. Junior Select Team. “This was an excellent competitive environment to play in to open our trip. From here on out we will continue to build on this experience and get better every day.”
Jincy Dunne returns to USA Hockey
For the first time since returning to the ice in the fall, Ohio State University defenseman Jincy Dunne will rejoin USA Hockey. Dunne is among 37 invitees to the Women’s Winter Training Camp in preparation for a two-game series against Team Canada later this month.
Flames notebook: Homecoming for Matthew Tkachuk (sort of)
The 18-year-old was born in Scottsdale, Ariz., where his dad, Keith, played parts of five seasons with the Coyotes when they relocated to Phoenix ahead of the 1996-97 season. Matthew, of course, came along shortly after that.
