It didn't start very good but the first pre-season game of the 2016-17 Halifax Mooseheads year ended well. The Saint John Sea Dogs got on the board first just 38 seconds in to the match with a goal by Cedric Pare but that would be the only goal 2nd round draft pick Alexis Gravel would let in as the Mooseheads went on to win the game 4-1. For Halifax it was a mix of young veterans and rookies leading the way on the score sheet. 2016 second overall selection Jared McIsaac tied the game for the Herd early in the second period while sophomore Ilya Putintsev scored the go ahead goal less than a minute later. Sea Dogs goaltender Alex D'Orio played the whole game while Kirklin Allen came in for the third period for the Moose.
Halifax-Saint John Game at a Glance
FINAL: Halifax 4 at Saint John 1
Halifax scorers: Jared McIsaac, Ilya Putintsev, Ben Higgins, Raphael Lavoie
Saint John scorers: Cedric Pare
Powerplay: HFX - 0/6, SNB - 0/6
Shots: Mooseheads - 46, Sea Dogs - 16
Attendance: n/a
Friday, August 19, 2016
CAMP: Roster trimmed before rookie tournament
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| Photo - Mooseheads Twitter |
Cole McLaren G
Cedric Matte D
Griffin Roubos D
Peter Diliberatore D
Rocco Andreacchi F
Jordan McKenna F
Shawn Kennedy F
Andrew Martell F
Morgan Robinson F
Brandon Stone F
This leaves 27 players in training camp before the veterans arrive on Monday. The rest of the players will now head to Moncton for the first ever Hub City Showcase, with the Mooseheads opening up the tournament this afternoon at 4pm versus the Saint John Sea Dogs.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Red/Green rosters announced
Your Halifax Mooseheads announced today who will play in week 1's intrasquad games today. The roster includes 35 young gentlemen all born between 1998 and 2000. Some current Mooseheads are going to be participating in this week's camp while there is also a couple free agent invites. Halifax is anticipated to make their first cuts Sunday evening or Monday morning. The team announced that the official roster for the HubCity Showcase will be released later this week.
The intrasquad games are Wednesday evening 3-5pm and Thursday at 10am-noon and 4-6pm. It's important to note that seating is limited as the games will be played on the Scotia 2 ice surface in Cole Harbour Place. Practices and intrasquad games are free and open to the public.
Halifax's 2016 CHL import draft pick Nico Hischier will report to camp on August 21st while the rest of the veterans will arrive a day later.
The intrasquad games are Wednesday evening 3-5pm and Thursday at 10am-noon and 4-6pm. It's important to note that seating is limited as the games will be played on the Scotia 2 ice surface in Cole Harbour Place. Practices and intrasquad games are free and open to the public.
Halifax's 2016 CHL import draft pick Nico Hischier will report to camp on August 21st while the rest of the veterans will arrive a day later.
Monday, August 08, 2016
CAMP: Rookies to arrive Tuesday
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| Photo - Mooseheads Twitter |
Here's the schedule for the first 2 weeks:
August 16
3-5pm Player registration
August 17
10-10:50am Team Red practice
11-11:50am Team Green practice
3-5pm Red vs. Green intrasquad game
August 18
10am-noon Red vs. Green intrasquad game
4-6pm Red vs. Green intrasquad game
August 19-21
HubCity Showcase rookie tournament
August 22
10am-noon Practice
August 23
10--10:50am Team Red practice
11-11:50am Team Green practice
4-6pm Red vs. Green intrasquad game
August 24
7pm Pre-season game - Mooseheads @ Screaming Eagles
August 25 & 26
10am-noon Practice
4-6pm Practice
August 28
10-noon Practice
3pm Pre-season game - Islanders vs. Mooseheads (Halifax Forum)
All practices and intrasquad games are being held at Cole Harbour Place and are open to the public free of charge.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
NHL Releases Futures List
Four players with ties to your Halifax Mooseheads were named to the NHL Central Scouting's 2016-17 Futures List today.
Current Herd players Jocktan Chainey and Arnaud Durandeau as well as prospects Jack Rathbone and Nico Hischier all made the list. The futures list is made of players that are eligible for the 2017 NHL entry draft.
Nico Hischier is the biggest Mooseheads player on the list and is touted to go in the first round of next year's draft. Future Considerations ranked the 17 year old as the 20th best player for next year's draft. The Naters, Swiss native is set to arrive in Halifax on August 21 and is very likely to make the Moose out of training camp. Hischier had 11 goals and 28 points in 18 games for the Bern U20 team during the 2015-16 season.
Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings is projected to go first overall at the 2017 NHL Draft in Chicago, IL.
The National Hockey League will release another list in September grading their players to watch for the season so look back to see how the scouts continue to evaluate our 4 Moose boys.
Current Herd players Jocktan Chainey and Arnaud Durandeau as well as prospects Jack Rathbone and Nico Hischier all made the list. The futures list is made of players that are eligible for the 2017 NHL entry draft.
Nico Hischier is the biggest Mooseheads player on the list and is touted to go in the first round of next year's draft. Future Considerations ranked the 17 year old as the 20th best player for next year's draft. The Naters, Swiss native is set to arrive in Halifax on August 21 and is very likely to make the Moose out of training camp. Hischier had 11 goals and 28 points in 18 games for the Bern U20 team during the 2015-16 season.
Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings is projected to go first overall at the 2017 NHL Draft in Chicago, IL.
The National Hockey League will release another list in September grading their players to watch for the season so look back to see how the scouts continue to evaluate our 4 Moose boys.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Herd Word
HISCHIER
The Halifax Mooseheads announced the other day that 2016 Import draft pick Nico Hischier has committed to coming over to North America. The 17 year old will most likely make the team out of camp but won't arrive in Halifax until August 21. This means that Hischier will miss the rookie tournament in Moncton.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
A few former Herd players were in the city on Wednesday night for Phoenix House Champions for Change event. Zach Fucale, Jody Shelley, Joe DiPenta and Andrew Bodnarchuk were guests at the new annual event and discussed what has gotten them to be champions at different levels in hockey. The Moose also had some current players in attendance at the kid fun zone.
https://twitter.com/HFXMooseheads/status/755853756047077381
GRENIER
Herd alumni Alexandre Grenier has signed a 1-year two way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks on July 19. Read more here.
DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
National Hockey League development camps are now done but here is a full list of current and former Mooseheads that were on camp rosters.
Otto Somppi Tampa Bay Lightning
Danny Moynihan Vancouver Canucks
Eric Brassard Winnipeg Jets
Timo Meier San Jose Sharks
Max Fortier Montreal Canadiens
Zach Fucale Montreal Canadiens
Cody Donaghey Ottawa Senators
MEIER
Talking about former captain Timo Meier, it sounds like he impressed the San Jose Sharks brass during development camp a couple weeks ago. He also took over the team's Instagram account during the last day of camp. Below is a photo of Meier before scoring I'm assuming. The 19 year old had 3 goals in the scrimmage.
The Halifax Mooseheads announced the other day that 2016 Import draft pick Nico Hischier has committed to coming over to North America. The 17 year old will most likely make the team out of camp but won't arrive in Halifax until August 21. This means that Hischier will miss the rookie tournament in Moncton.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to have a player of Nico’s quality join the Mooseheads,” said General Manager Cam Russell. “He’s happy to be coming over to North America and is excited to play for the Mooseheads.”The Naters, Switzerland native has been called the Swiss Connor McDavid and is projected to be a top prospect in the 2017 NHL draft.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
A few former Herd players were in the city on Wednesday night for Phoenix House Champions for Change event. Zach Fucale, Jody Shelley, Joe DiPenta and Andrew Bodnarchuk were guests at the new annual event and discussed what has gotten them to be champions at different levels in hockey. The Moose also had some current players in attendance at the kid fun zone.
https://twitter.com/HFXMooseheads/status/755853756047077381
GRENIER
Herd alumni Alexandre Grenier has signed a 1-year two way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks on July 19. Read more here.
DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
National Hockey League development camps are now done but here is a full list of current and former Mooseheads that were on camp rosters.
Otto Somppi Tampa Bay Lightning
Danny Moynihan Vancouver Canucks
Eric Brassard Winnipeg Jets
Timo Meier San Jose Sharks
Max Fortier Montreal Canadiens
Zach Fucale Montreal Canadiens
Cody Donaghey Ottawa Senators
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| Photo - SJ Sharks Facebook |
MEIER
Talking about former captain Timo Meier, it sounds like he impressed the San Jose Sharks brass during development camp a couple weeks ago. He also took over the team's Instagram account during the last day of camp. Below is a photo of Meier before scoring I'm assuming. The 19 year old had 3 goals in the scrimmage.
Friday, July 08, 2016
MacKinnon receives extension
Big news came out of Colorado today as the Avalanche announced they have signed former Halifax Mooseheads forward Nathan MacKinnon to a 7 year contract extension. The contract will come into effect this season as the 20 year olds entry level contract finished at the end of the 2015-16 NHL season. According to TSN, Nathan is set to make 44.1 million dollars over the 7 years which is an average of $6.3 million a season.
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751530240040579072
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751541255432048642
In 218 regular season games, Kid Mack has 59 goals and 153 points to go with 80 penalty minutes. He's added 2 goals and 10 points in 7 playoff games during his first year as pro. The Halifax, NS native recorded his first NHL career hat trick in his second season on February 22, 2015 becoming the youngest player in Avalanche history to score a hatty.
Congrats to Nathan on signing a contract extension and good luck in Denver for the next 7 years, I'm sure the fans will see plenty of good games by this young man.
It was announced last Friday that another former Herd player signed a contract. Congratulations to Andrew Bodnarchuk on becoming a Dallas Star. Andrew split last season between AHL's Lake Erie Monsters and their NHL affiliate; the Columbus Blue Jackets before being claimed off waivers by the Avs. He became a free agent on July 1st.
https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/749017838854123520
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751530240040579072
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751541255432048642
In 218 regular season games, Kid Mack has 59 goals and 153 points to go with 80 penalty minutes. He's added 2 goals and 10 points in 7 playoff games during his first year as pro. The Halifax, NS native recorded his first NHL career hat trick in his second season on February 22, 2015 becoming the youngest player in Avalanche history to score a hatty.
Congrats to Nathan on signing a contract extension and good luck in Denver for the next 7 years, I'm sure the fans will see plenty of good games by this young man.
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| Photo - The Chronicle Herald |
https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/749017838854123520
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