Antigonish, Nova Scotia’s Jacob Hudson might not be at the top of the all time list for points or games played for the Moncton Wildcats,
Author: Craig Eagles @Eags37
Craig Eagles majored in Kinesiology and Education at the University of New Brunswick. He once was head coach of the Moncton Purple Knights men’s AAA hockey program for four seasons, and head coach of the women’s program for another. He then made the jump to Junior “A” hockey as a video and practice coach with the Moncton Beavers. He returned to Moncton’s minor hockey level where he won a Provincial Championship and the Competitive Coach of the Year award in 2012. In December of 2016, Craig joined the QMJHL Central Scouting Agency as a regional scout for New Brunswick. On top of being a High School teacher, Eagles has been broadcasting hockey on Rogers TV since 2009 and has been a colour analyst for the QMJHL for the past five seasons before stepping away from that position in 2021.
He started the Co Coaches Corner Blog in 2012-2013 and has been writing about hockey and various other sports ever since.
A Memorial Cup to Remember
Two years ago today, I wrote a Memorial Cup all QMJHL Final Preview. Obviously, the last two years have been extremely difficult for the CHL
If You’re Not Watching You’re Not Learning
Does anyone watch the game anymore? Do young aspiring hockey players even watch NHL games? Do kids nowadays have the attention span to watch and
“The Two Twelves”
What’s in a number? Every number in the game of hockey means something to the player, team and fan base. It seems like every number
Gap Year
What if a very young promising player isn’t ready? Do you rush them or give them time? Do you expose them to harsh reality of
Observations From the Rink: Showcase and Promote
Showcase and Promote. Two words you hear a lot around the rinks these days, showcase and promote. Obviously, there’s a massive difference between the two.
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