Quick Hits: August 9, 2019
1) It's time for the annual Flyers collegiate, junior and European league prospect directory blog, with links to the players' team websites and schedules as well as statistics from their league websites. It makes for a handy one-stop tool during the season.
NCAA Div. 1:
NCAA player stats for all divisions and teams.
Big 10
Bryce Brodzinski (RW, freshman):
Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Wyatt Kalynuk (D, junior):
Wisconsin Badgers.
Tanner Laczynsnki (RW, senior):
Ohio State Buckeyes.
Cam York (D, freshman):
Michigan Wolverines.
NCHC
Wade Allison (RW, senior):
Western Michigan Broncos.
Ronnie Attard (D, freshman):
Western Michigan Broncos.
Bobby Brink (RW, freshman):
Denver Pioneers.
Noah Cates (LW, sophomore):
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.
Gavin Hain (C, sophomore):
North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
Ivy League
Jack St. Ivany (D, sophomore):
Yale Bulldogs.
ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE:
OHL official site
Mason Millman (D):
Saginaw Spirit.
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE:
WHL official site
Roddy Ross (G):
Seattle Thunderbirds.
Wyatte Wylie (D):
Everett Silvertips.
Yegor Zamula (D):
Calgary Hitmen.
QUEBEC MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE:
QMJHL official site
Egor Serdyuk (RW):
Victoriaville Tigres.
BRITISH COLUMBIA HOCKEY LEAGUE:
BCHL official site
Jay O'Brien (C/W):
Penticon Vees (NCAA transfer -- joining Boston University for 2020-21 season).
SWEDISH HOCKEY LEAGUE:
SHL official site
David Berhardt (D):
Växjö Lakers.
Samuel Ersson (G):
Brynäs IF Gävle.
Adam Ginning (D):
Linköpings HC.
Linus Högberg (D):
Växjö Lakers.
Olle Lycksell (W/C):
Linköpings HC.
ALLSVENSKAN:
Schedule, standings and stats.
Marcus Westfält (C/LW):
Västerviks IK (on loan from Brynäs IF).
2) Heading into next season, Flyers captain Claude Giroux (762 career points) needs 87 points to catch Brian Propp (849) for third place on the franchise's all-time points list. If Giroux remains healthy, he could catch Bill Barber (883) for second some time during the 2020-21 season. With 526 assists, Giroux is already second in franchise history. Giroux's 236 goals rank 10th in team history. He would need a 28-goal season in 2019-20 to tie Simon Gagne (264) for 9th.
3) Thank you to TSN 1260 Edmonton, host Jason Strudwick and show producer Connor Halley for having me on a guest yesterday on the Jason Gregor Show. Struds and I talked about the the Flyers' offseason and keys to returning to the playoffs next season. To listen,
click here. On Monday, the new edition of Broadcasters' Roundtable -- featuring Tim Saunders, Jim Jackson, Chris Therien, Steve Coates, and me -- will be recorded for Flyers Radio 24/7.
4) Aug. 9 Flyers Alumni birthdays: Rod Brind'Amour (1970), Harvey Bennett (1952), Andy Brickley (1961).